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Job summary

Main area
Norwich
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Monday - Sunday)
Job ref
839-7296762-BM-A
Employer
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Alder Ward, Norwich Community Hospital
Town
Norwich
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/08/2025 23:59
Interview date
15/08/2025

Employer heading

NHS

Staff Nurse

Band 5

NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C’s “compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels”, the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.

Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.

We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.

Job overview

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our dedicated and highly professional team on Alder Ward at Norwich Community Hospital

Alder Ward is a 24 bedded, generalist rehabilitation ward providing rehabilitation to patients with varying complexities of need.  Nursing, therapy and medical staff specialise in supporting patients to achieve their goals, enabling them to return home.  Our patients come to us following medical, surgical or orthopaedic treatment in an acute environment, or where appropriate, directly from their own homes. 

Main duties of the job

 You will demonstrate a proactive philosophy to care, committed to a “whole patient” approach, ensuring holistic care of the patient and involvement of all parties. You will be someone who believes strong and effective communication is essential and who strives to ensure quality patient care is their highest priority.

To promote health and prevent ill health in patients and service users and contribute to integrated care

To monitor the condition and health needs of patients in partnership with colleagues, families and carers, referring to others for reassessment, when required

To actively contribute to an effective learning environment and support others in their learning

To coordinate on a shift and liase with colleagues regarding bed moves, admissions and discharges.

To adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within their scope of practice following the professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses, midwives and nursing associates and the standards of proficiency.

Working for our organisation

Achieving 'Outstanding' from CQC is a testament to the forward progressive nature of the Trust and our commitment to delivering high quality care in sometimes challenging environments.

The service offers a commitment to ongoing personal development and offers a supportive, friendly network of colleagues.   

Norfolk offers beautiful countryside, beaches and many towns and buildings of historic interest, as well as being within close proximity to the city of Norwich which offers many cultural and leisure amenities.

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

An ambition for NCH&C is to create a culture that embraces
flexibility in working wherever possible, and providing the tools to support this. If you are interested in this role though would need a flexible working pattern please don't let that put you off applying - we are willing to support applicants and meet their needs, taking into consideration individual work life balance. 

Please see attached job description for full list of responsibilities.

Person specification

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills appropriate to supporting team members
  • Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language

Personal/People development

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of relevant experience and development
  • Support junior staff
Desirable criteria
  • Willing to undertake appropriate training

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Self-awareness
  • Flexible/positive approach to work
  • Enthusiastic and able to work under pressure
  • Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Ability to identify with the Trust commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults
  • Value and respect the privacy and dignity for patients
  • Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Other

Essential criteria
  • Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle
  • The post holder will be required to work seven day a week
  • The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids and adaptations if necessary

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
Desirable criteria
  • Working towards degree

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience of working with patients with multiple pathologies and developing and delivering care plans designed to meet their needs
Desirable criteria
  • Appropriate short clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, catheter insertion

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
  • Experience of audits
  • Up to date knowledge of current clinical/professional issues
  • Understanding of resource management
  • Knowledge and understanding of learner needs
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of resource management
  • Experience of audit research

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Carers Friendly Tick award EmployersSunflower Hidden DisabilitiesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Care quality commission - OutstandingStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Stephany Barrett
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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