Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse - Mattishall
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2026 |
| Location: | Norwich, NR4 7UY |
| Company: | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7965283/234-25-H2129 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 25/4/27
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Endocrinology team as a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse.
Mattishall Ward is a 38 bedded ward, specialising in Diabetes &Endocrinology.
Endocrinology is an interesting specialty, offering opportunities to learn and develop nursing practice within a supported structure. Our Endocrinologists have experience in the management of a wide variety of endocrine diseases. We are currently seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated band 6 registered nurse to join our friendly and motivated team.
This role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and highly skilled multi- disciplinary team. We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills, who is confident working within a fast paced environment.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Interview date: 21stMay 2026
To be responsible for promoting and implementing practice conducive to the development of high-quality patient care, by providing professional, clinical and managerial leadership. To take charge of the Ward/Department in the absence of the Ward/Departmental Sister/Charge Nurse and provide support and guidance to all staff.
Staff members are expected to act as a positive role model for junior nursing colleagues, they are to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, significant others, the multi-disciplinary team and support services and to use leadership skills to create an environment that is safe, and supportive to ensure effective teamwork and a motivated, efficient workforce.
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, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
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
1. Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
2. Assist the Ward/Department manager in maintaining standards of nursing practice.
3. Carry out and advise/supervise junior staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of nursing care.
4. Carry out the daily personal care of patients.
5. To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward/Department Sister/ Charge Nurse.
6. To ensure the patient administration systems e.g. PAS are up-dated to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality.
7. To ensure the effective use of information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trust’s Cyber Code of Conduct.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2237 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role
This advert closes on Wednesday 6 May 2026
Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 25/4/27
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Endocrinology team as a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse.
Mattishall Ward is a 38 bedded ward, specialising in Diabetes &Endocrinology.
Endocrinology is an interesting specialty, offering opportunities to learn and develop nursing practice within a supported structure. Our Endocrinologists have experience in the management of a wide variety of endocrine diseases. We are currently seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated band 6 registered nurse to join our friendly and motivated team.
This role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and highly skilled multi- disciplinary team. We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills, who is confident working within a fast paced environment.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Interview date: 21stMay 2026
To be responsible for promoting and implementing practice conducive to the development of high-quality patient care, by providing professional, clinical and managerial leadership. To take charge of the Ward/Department in the absence of the Ward/Departmental Sister/Charge Nurse and provide support and guidance to all staff.
Staff members are expected to act as a positive role model for junior nursing colleagues, they are to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, significant others, the multi-disciplinary team and support services and to use leadership skills to create an environment that is safe, and supportive to ensure effective teamwork and a motivated, efficient workforce.
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, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
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
1. Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
2. Assist the Ward/Department manager in maintaining standards of nursing practice.
3. Carry out and advise/supervise junior staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of nursing care.
4. Carry out the daily personal care of patients.
5. To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward/Department Sister/ Charge Nurse.
6. To ensure the patient administration systems e.g. PAS are up-dated to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality.
7. To ensure the effective use of information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trust’s Cyber Code of Conduct.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2237 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role
This advert closes on Wednesday 6 May 2026