About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Sister/charge nurse in gynaecology. This is a clinical and leadership role supporting safe, compassionate, specialist care across the speciality, including a 16 bedded ward with an emergency pathway, Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU), andoutpatient department.
The Band 6 Deputy provides senior clinical leadership, ensures high-quality patient care, and supports the day-to-day coordination of services across the gynaecology departments. The role blends hands-on clinical expertise with supervisory responsibilities, making it ideal for an experienced nurse ready to step into a more autonomous leadership position.
All staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrateNNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behavioursthat support and encourage an inclusive culture.
Main duties of the job
Clinical leadership -- Act as a visible, supportive senior nurse, leading shifts, coordinating patientflow, and ensuring safe staffing across all areas. Specialist gynaecology care -- Deliver and oversee evidence-based care for patients with acute and chronic gynaecological conditions, early pregnancy complications, and postoperative needs. EPAU expertise -- Support early pregnancy assessment, including triage, sensitive communication, and management of urgent presentations. Outpatient support -- Contribute to smooth clinic operations, patient education, and continuity of care across the outpatient pathway. Incorporating hands on clinical working in colposcopy andhysteroscopy. Team supervision -- Mentor junior staff, support induction, and contribute to ongoing professional development within the team. Quality & safety -- Participate in audits, incident reviews, and service improvement initiatives toenhance patient experience and clinical outcomes. Patient-centred communication -- Provide compassionate, sensitive support to patients and families,particularly during emotionally challenging situations such as pregnancy loss. Multidisciplinary collaboration -- Work closely with medical, sonography, and allied health teams to ensure seamless, coordinated care.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Full/part time hours available
Interview date: TBC
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
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area Evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of a personal professional file
Desirable
A1 Vocational Assessor's Qualification or equivalent e.g. D32 / D33
Skills Essential
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Desirable
Evidence of participation in clinical audit/patient review
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
Experience Essential
Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the speciality
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).
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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 Hospitals NHS Trust
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)