Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available within our respiratory ward. We are an award winning, friendly and dynamic area caring for a diverse group of patients with a special interest in Respiratory. We pride ourselves in providing excellent care to our patients who comprise primarily Respiratory patients. You will be responsible for coordinating and managing an acute ward on a daily basis. You will be expected to be involved in clinical audit, absence management as well as supporting staff well-being.

An element of your role will include overseeing education and support for new starters and learners. The daily safety of the ward is paramount and we would hope the successful candidate is able to have oversight of the smooth running of this busy clinical area, whilst striving for constant improvement and change.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will preferably have acute experience in Respiratory Medicine, drawing on previous skills and experience. The ability to empathize with patients and be a role model for others is a must. We are a close and hard-working team, and so the ability to be a team player and to strive for the highest standards is essential.

Please see attached job description for full details.

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 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

Job responsibilities

• Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
• Assist the Ward/Department manager in maintaining standards of nursing practice.
• Carry out and advise/supervise junior staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of nursing care.
• Carry out the daily personal care of patients.
• To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward/Department Sister/ Charge Nurse.

Please see attached job description for full range for duties and responsibilities

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

• Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience at Band 5 level or equivalent, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty
• Experience of managing and leading a clinical area
• Experience in change management

Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Competency in advanced clinical skills including enhanced practice
• Organisational and time management skills

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit/patient review

Aptitude
Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Leadership qualities

Additional information
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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).