Newly Qualified Nurse - Thoracic and Oesophagogastric Surgery

Overview

Current student nurses who are due to complete their adult nursing degree in Summer 2026. Start your career with us, as a Newly Qualified Nurse in Thoracic and Oesophagogastric Unit. Please apply if you are completing your adult nursing degree this summer and able to start work either as pre-PIN or as an RN (if you are receiving your NMC PIN after June 2026).

The Planned Healthcare Group at the NNUH is gearing up to welcome the next cohort of student nurses who will be completing their adult nursing degree this summer. We are proud to offer all newly qualified MSc and BSc students joining us a robust preceptorship programme supported by excellent, friendly and experienced Clinical Education teams. As one of the UK s largest teaching hospitals, NNUH is well equipped to support our new nurses as they begin their exciting new career path.

Are you a dynamic and motivated student Adult Nurse? Looking to learn lots of new skills working in a highly specialist supportive unit? If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you. We are seeking to recruit a Registered Band 5 Nurse to complement our team. As Thoracic and Oesophagogastric surgical unit we work very closely as a multidisciplinary team and have a dedicated and skilled nursing team as well as therapy and medical staff.

Dilham- TOGU is one of a few units across the country providing specialist support for Oesophagogastric and Thoracic patients.

• Work with all members of the Ward/Department clinical team within the multidisciplinary framework.
• Maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse.
• As a registered nurse on the ward you will be responsible for a cohort of patients, providing bedside care.
• Work with the management team to provide excellent patient care in a supportive environment.
• Teaching and coaching will be available at all times.
• As a Newly Qualified Nurse you will become fully integrated into the team and will be encouraged to continually develop your skills.

• Completion of adult nursing degree in Summer 2026 or equivalent.
• Ability to start work either pre-PIN or as an RN if NMC PIN is received after June 2026.
• Willingness to work in a Thoracic and Oesophagogastric unit and to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and to developing professional skills through the preceptorship programme.

• Robust preceptorship programme supported by Clinical Education teams.
• Flexible working to encourage a healthy work/life balance.
• On-site childcare, cafes and shops to support staff and local services.
• Opportunity to become a ‘Freedom to Speak Up’ guardian.
• NHS pension scheme and annual leave allowance.
• Staff support through Workplace Health and Wellbeing and other hospital teams.
• Norfolk location with access to countryside, riverside walks and nearby attractions.

All staff are expected to act as role models and demonstrate NNUH s PRIDE values:
People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.

For more information or to arrange a visit to the ward/department, please contact our Recruitment team at or  For informal visits contact:
Name:
Catherine Hainey, Ward Manager, Email:  Contact:
Andrew Sexstone, Recruitment Advisor – Unplanned Healthcare Group, Central Recruitment Services, Ext: 3578. General Enquiries: or