A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Frailty Unit (Loddon Ward) at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital is a busy inpatient ward caring for frail patients over 65, including FSDEC (Frailty same day emergency care). We are recruiting for a Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse position.
We need a versatile individual to support the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare, acting as a role model in all aspects of work and consistently demonstrating NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and encouraging an inclusive culture.
Responsibilities
- Carry out the daily personal care of patients
- Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, significant others, the multi-disciplinary team and support services
- Minimise hazards in the working area and report any hazards to the line manager, adhering to all safe systems of work applicable to the area
- Assist in the facilitation of a system of clinical supervision
- Manage complaints in accordance with the Trust’s Complaints Procedure
- Conduct staff appraisal using constructive performance review and establish Personal Development Plans
- Actively assist with the identification of performance issues and initiate action, as required, in conjunction with the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse
- Participate in the recruitment and selection of nursing staff
- Monitor the clinical activities of the nursing team and support workers in the absence of the Ward/Department Sister / Charge Nurse
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week, spread across the week, including some nights and weekends.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- 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 Colney Lane site
- Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
- On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
This advert closes on Monday 18 May 2026.
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