Deputy Sister - Alysham Day Unit and OPAT

The Methodist Church in Britain; Aylsham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits

Flexible hours

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Employee assistance

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is seeking a Band 6 deputy sister to lead a nurse-led unit. The post involves senior clinical leadership, direct patient care for acute and chronic conditions, and oversight of transfusions, OPAT and ambulatory treatments.

The role emphasizes safe discharge, care coordination, and ongoing professional development within a nurse-led service aimed at keeping patients at home.

Qualifications

• Post-registration qualification relevant to the clinical area.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to develop knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership across the unit.
• Assess and manage patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, escalating deterioration.
• Safely give and oversee blood transfusions, intravenous iron, OPAT, venesection and other ambulatory treatments.
• Support day-case procedures, including pre- and post-procedure assessment and monitoring.
• Coordinate patient flow, treatment schedules and discharge to avoid unnecessary admissions.
• Advise, delegate to and supervise Band 5 nurses, HCSWs and students.
• Work with consultants, specialist teams and the wider MDT to ensure continuity of care.
• Promote safe discharge, patient education and self-management so patients can stay at home.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Decision making

Prioritisation

Advanced clinical skills

Leadership and delegation

Education

Post-registration qualification in clinical area

Job description

This Band 6 deputy sister post sits on the Aylsham Medical Day Unit, a nurse-led service within the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. The work combines senior clinical leadership with direct care of patients with acute and chronic conditions, including transfusions, intravenous iron and OPAT. Its aim is keeping patients at home, so flow and discharge planning matter as much as clinical skill. Candidates need NMC registration and a post-registration qualification in the clinical area.

What the job involves

• Provide senior clinical leadership across the unit
• Assess and manage patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, escalating deterioration
• Safely give and oversee blood transfusions, intravenous iron, OPAT, venesection and other ambulatory treatments
• Support day-case procedures, including pre- and post-procedure assessment and monitoring
• Coordinate patient flow, treatment schedules and discharge to avoid unnecessary admissions
• Advise, delegate to and supervise Band 5 nurses, HCSWs and students
• Work with consultants, specialist teams and the wider MDT to ensure continuity of care
• Promote safe discharge, patient education and self-management so patients can stay at home

What’s required

Qualifications

• Post-registration qualification relevant to the clinical area

Registration & licences

• Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register

Experience

• Significant experience as an RN, some in a position relevant to the specialty
• Experience of managing and leading a clinical area
• Experience of change management
• Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to develop knowledge and skills

Skills & knowledge

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Effective leadership and delegation skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage a busy, varied workload
• Competency in advanced clinical skills, including enhanced practice
• Leadership qualities

Other

• Role model for the NNUH PRIDE values: people focused, respect, integrity, dedication and excellence

Nice to have

• Health-related degree, or working towards one

What’s offered

• Full NHS benefits and discounts
• Flexible working hours
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream access to pay as you earn
• Free 24-hour confidential counselling
• Fast track staff physiotherapy service
• Support with career development
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including lease cars and Cycle to Work