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Job summary

Main area
Neuroscience
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent: and Fixed Term
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Other
Full time and part time avaliable
Job ref
234-26-G2047-NQN-NEURO
Employer
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Town
Norwich
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/04/2026 23:59

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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Newly Qualified Nurse - Neuroscience

NHS AfC: Band 5

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is a 1,200-bedded teaching hospital with state-of-the-art facilities for modern patient care: 1100 beds in the PFI and 100 in Cromer Community Hospital.

The NNUH is part of Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group which includes the James Paget Hospital, in Great Yarmouth and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King Lynn.

We carry out nearly one million outpatient appointments, day case procedures and inpatient admissions annually. The population we serve is predominantly the people of Norfolk and north Suffolk, although some patients are referred from further afield especially to access specialist services available at this Trust.

Our staff of c10,000 care for and support patients who are referred to us by around 100 local GP practices and from other acute hospitals. We run more than 60 specialist services as a tertiary centre, including more than a dozen specialist cancer and radiotherapy treatments, and we are one of the biggest cancer centres in the country.

We provide complex spinal surgery services, specialist Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosciences services and specialist cardiac services. Our Trust runs specialist dermatology, rheumatology, endocrinology, adult congenital heart disease services, treatment of complex liver and pancreatic diseases in adults, cystic fibrosis services and intestinal failure services. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre. NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. 

At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare, and our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’. If this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team. 

Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:

People-focused

We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.

Respect

We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.

Integrity

We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.

Dedication

We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.

Excellence

We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital. 

Wish you were here? So do we.


We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be.  We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.


At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and long term conditions and people within the LGBT+ community.

Job 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 Neuroscience

Please apply if you are completing your adult nursing degree this summer and able to start work either as pre-PIN or as a RN (if you are receiving your NMC PIN  after June 2026)

The Unplanned Healthcare Group at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (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 UKs largest teaching hospitals NNUH is well equipped to support our new nurses as they begin their exciting new career path.

Choosing your speciality!

This is your chance to join our Neuroscience Team

Neuroscience manages the care of complex neurological conditions, including stroke requiring hyper acute management, head injury, Parkinson's, Multiple sclerosis, MND and many more. We also provide care for patients with Tracheostomy/Laryngectomy.

Heydon Ward works very closely with our Ingham Ward, with the more hyper acute care for stroke being managed on Heydon before moving through to Ingham. It is essential that the 2 areas work closely together to support the patient pathway and staffing model.

Main duties of the job

Work with all members of the Ward/Department clinical team within the multi- disciplinary framework. Maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse.

Please read the attached job description/person specification for more information. 

In Unplanned Healthcare Group our greatest asset is our people and the biggest investment we make as a healthcare group is in their education and development. We are committed for our staff to deepen their knowledge and stay abreast of latest scientific developments and technologies, supporting training and development time, regular supervision sessions, and making annual appraisals with career conversations valued.

The Unplanned Healthcare Group has many distinct services from Emergency Department, AMU,  Older People’s Medicine, Renal, Respiratory, and more.

All these departments offer huge scope for your professional development with possibility to rotate amongst specialties. 

As a Newly Qualified Nurse you will become fully integrated into the team and will be encouraged to continually develop your skills. 

Working for our organisation

At NNUH, we are pleased to offer a variety of services such as on-site childcare and a number of cafes and shops to support local businesses and charities. Our staff members have the opportunity to become ‘Freedom to Speak Up’ guardians. We support flexible working in order to encourage a healthy work/life balance. We have a number of teams across the hospital to support staff, such as Workplace Health and Wellbeing. Other benefits include our NHS pension scheme and annual leave allowance.

Our Hospital site is based just outside of Norwich, and sits amongst beautiful countryside, with the River Yare and UEA Broad close by, perfect for pre and post shift walking or running. Norfolk is perfectly located, providing that equal share of city life, countryside and coastline.

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, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

For more information/to arrange a visit to the ward/department please contact our Recruitment team on 01603 287578 / [email protected]

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details

Your preceptorship and beyond!

Our Practice Development and Education team will be there to support you during your preceptorship period and beyond. We are proud to offer and support all our Newly Qualified Nurses through a comprehensive Preceptorship scheme for a minimum of 12 months.  

When you start with us, you will be assigned an appropriately trained preceptor/mentor, who will support and work with you throughout your preceptorship.

We have a specialised two week supernumerary induction programme which will take place in September 2026 (date to be confirmed). This gives you an opportunity to meet the Clinical Educators, get to know the hospital, the NNUH team, attend workshops to facilitate your clinical skills and gives you time in your department. Further to this, there are opportunities to complete a transitional learning needs analysis, access to four bespoke sessions for your continuing professional development (CPD) as part of the Preceptorship Academy and you will have access to the clinical Skills programme with bespoke IV drug administration day for newly qualified nurses.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Completion of Pre-Registration training to diploma or degree level (final award to be confirmed)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Recent experience of nursing in an acute hospital environment
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge / experience of relevant speciality

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good communication and inter-personal skills
  • Ability to maintain high standards of care
  • Time management skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential criteria
  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesStonewall Health ChampionsMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerNHS Pastoral CareStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

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.

Application numbers

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jodie Baker
Job title
Ward Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Andrew Sexstone

Recruitment Advisor – Unplanned Healthcare Group

Central Recruitment Services

Ext: 3578

20 Rouen Road, Norwich, NR1 1QQ

General Enq: 01603 287578 or [email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
20 Rouen Road
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Norwich
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