Registered Nurse - AMU

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme and annual/le

Wagestream access

Free Park & Ride service

On-site nursery

On-site cafes with staff discounts

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, based in Norwich, invites applications for staff in the Acute Medical Unit (AMU). The role spans assessment, admission and care across multiple medical specialties, within a dynamic, high-turnover environment.

Successful applicants will join a supportive, professional team committed to high-quality, compassionate patient care and will follow the Trust’s PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• To work with all members of the AMU team within the multi-disciplinary framework.
• To work in all areas of the department and maintain high standards of patient care under the direction of the Department Sister/Charge Nurse.
• To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service and demonstrate NNUH's PRIDE values.

Job description

AMUis a varied, fast paced, dynamic emergency assessment unit for unplanned care. We have a high turnover of patients as we take our own direct emergency admissions from GP's, clinics, and A&E. We assess and admit patients from 9 medical specialities including general medicine, respiratory, cardiology, oncology, and gastroenterology. We are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our patients. AMU is divided into 4 parts: Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Clinic alongside 3 inpatient areas (AMUH, AMUI, AMUK). This is an excellent opportunity to play a role in the realisation of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals' vision of: 'to provide every patient with care we want for those we love the most'. This role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and highly skilled Team as we look forward to the future development of AMU The successful applicant will benefit from a structured development plan and further educational opportunities. Candidates need to have completed preceptorship post qualification.Main duties of the job To work with all members of the AMU team within the multi-disciplinary framework. To work in all areas of the department. Maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the Department Sister/Charge Nurse. To work in accordance with the principles laid down by the Nursing/Midwifery professional bodies and Trust Policies. To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

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