Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Gynaecology
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich, NR4 7UY
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Sister/charge nurse in gynaecology. This is a clinical and leadership role supporting safe, compassionat...
- 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
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
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
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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