Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Nelson Day Unit

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse for the Nelson Day Unit. This role involves providing clinical leadership within the Ophthalmology Team, overseeing patient care before and after procedures, and ensuring high standards of clinical practice. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, ophthalmic experience, and be committed to patient-centered care. Flexible working hours and comprehensive benefits are offered. Apply soon as the closing date is Sunday, 21 Dec 2025.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Multi Faith prayer room

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream - access to pay

Free Park & Ride service

Free confidential counselling support

On-site Nursery

On-site staff discount cafes

Career development support

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• NMC Code of Professional Conduct compliance required.
• Experience in managing nursing staff and evaluating care.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to the nursing team.
• Coordinate care for patients undergoing eye procedures.
• Ensure adherence to clinical standards and guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and patients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Management

Patient Care

Ophthalmic Experience

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The Nelson Day Unit at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is recruiting for a challenging, yet highly rewarding position of Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse.

Responsibilities

As the Nelson Day Unit Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse you will work part of the Ophthalmology Team providing care to those awaiting and recovering from surgical eye procedures. You will also form part of the Ophthalmology Leadership Team and support the Clinical Lead with managing the nursing team. You should therefore demonstrate a calm, composed and caring approach whilst working under pressure.

We are looking to recruit a motivated and dynamic leader who can bring enthusiasm and Ophthalmic experience to our busy Nelson Day Unit.

The successful post holder will support the Clinical Lead in the effective day-to-day management of the Nelson Day Unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality, and patient-centred ophthalmic care. They will provide clinical leadership and supervision to the nursing team, acting as a role model and promoting best practice in all aspects of patient care.

In addition they will assist in the coordination and delivery of care for patients undergoing ophthalmic surgical and diagnostic procedures, ensuring adherence to local and national guidelines. They will contribute to the monitoring and maintenance of clinical standards, infection prevention, and health and safety within the unit.

The successful candidate will be a main point of contact to the Nelson Day Unit and will deputise for the Clinical Lead as required, ensuring continuity of leadership and operational effectiveness within the unit.

Requirements

• Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
• Assist the 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.
• To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward/Department Sister/ Charge Nurse.
• To ensure the patient administration systems e.g. PAS are up‑dated to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality.
• To ensure the effective use of information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trust’s Cyber Code of Conduct.
• To ensure the confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic) is maintained, whilst being aware of the Freedom for Information Act.
• To co‑ordinate and monitor the progress of patients within their plan of care and to promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes in patient status to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Effectively communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to the multi-disciplinary team gaining their co-operation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, significant others, the multi-disciplinary team and support services.

Benefits

• 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

About the Employer

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.

How to Apply

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025.