Deputy Sister - Alysham Unit and OPAT

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.

• 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

• Post-registration qualification relevant to the clinical area

• Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register

• 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

• 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

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

• Health-related degree, or working towards one

• 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