Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Gynaecology

Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Gynaecology

Company: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Sister/charge nurse in gynaecology. This is a clinical and leadership role supporting safe, compassionate, specialist care across the speciality, including a 16 bedded ward with an emergency pathway, Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU), andoutpatient department.

The Band 6 Deputy provides senior clinical leadership, ensures high-quality patient care, and supports the day-to-day coordination of services across the gynaecology departments. The role blends hands on clinical expertise with supervisory responsibilities, making it ideal for an experienced nurse ready to step into a more autonomous leadership position.

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 behavioursthat support and encourage an inclusive culture.

• Clinical leadership — Act as a visible, supportive senior nurse, leading shifts, coordinating patientflow, and ensuring safe staffing across all areas.
• Specialist gynaecology care — Deliver and oversee evidence-based care for patients with acute and chronic gynaecological conditions, early pregnancy complications, and postoperative needs.
• EPAU expertise — Support early pregnancy assessment, including triage, sensitive communication, and management of urgent presentations.
• Outpatient support — Contribute to smooth clinic operations, patient education, and continuity of care across the outpatient pathway. Incorporating hands on clinical working in colposcopy andhysteroscopy.
• Team supervision — Mentor junior staff, support induction, and contribute to ongoing professional development within the team.
• Quality & safety — Participate in audits, incident reviews, and service improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes.
• Patient-centred communication — Provide compassionate, sensitive support to patients and families,particularly during emotionally challenging situations such as pregnancy loss.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration — Work closely with medical, sonography, and allied health teams to ensure seamless, coordinated care.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Interview date: TBC

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
• 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 cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Sep 2026

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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