Job summary The Emergency Department at NNUH is seeking to recruit highly motivated and passionate individuals to join our team as a Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse. The NNUH hosts the busiest Emergency Department in the East of England seeing over 120,000 patients every year. This role is key in continuing our JourneytoOutstanding and ensuring that patients are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an individual with excellent communication skills who is capable of providing the highest possible standard of patient care.You'll work within a varied Multi-disciplinary Team, playing a vital part in ensuring a safe, timely and effective patient experience. The successful applicant will benefit from a structured development plan and further educational opportunities. Main duties of the job Maintain a high standard of research-based nursing practice delivering patient care under the direction of the Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse. To participate in the teaching programme of the department To act as leader in the clinical area in the absence of sister/charge nurse, taking charge of the department as required. To work as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner or be willing to undertake training. To work in accordance with the standards set by the Nursing / Midwifery Professional Bodies and Trust Nursing Policies and Guidelines. To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence. About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 234-24-S1969 Job locations Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Norwich NR4 7UY Job description Job responsibilities 1.Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.2. Assist the Ward/Department manager in maintaining standards of nursing practice. 3.Carry out and advise/supervise junior staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of nursing care.4.Carry out the daily personal care of patients.5.To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward/Department Sister/ Charge Nurse. If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported. Job description Job responsibilities 1.Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.2. Assist the Ward/Department manager in maintaining standards of nursing practice. 3.Carry out and advise/supervise junior staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of nursing care.4.Carry out the daily personal care of patients.5.To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward/Department Sister/ Charge Nurse. If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area eg Advance life support course Experience Essential Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty Experience of managing and leading a clinical area Skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Competency in advanced clinical skills including enhanced practice Attitude, aptitude Essential Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area eg Advance life support course Experience Essential Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty Experience of managing and leading a clinical area Skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Competency in advanced clinical skills including enhanced practice Attitude, aptitude Essential Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Address Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Norwich NR4 7UY Employer's website https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)