Newly Qualified Nurse - Thoracic and Oesophagogastric Surgery
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 a 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 UKs largest teaching hospitals NNUH is well equipped to support our new nurses as they begin their exciting new career path.
About Dilham Ward (Thoracic and Oesophagogastric Unit)
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.
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.
As a registered nurse on the ward you will be responsible for a cohort of patients, providing bed side care. Working along side the management team to provide excellent patient care in a supportive environment. Teaching and coaching will be available at all times. We look forward to meeting you soon.
As a Newly Qualified Nurse you will become fully integrated into the team and will be encouraged to continually develop your skills.
About us
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
Job 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
* Completion of Pre-Registration training to diploma or degree level (final award to be confirmed)
* Registered nurse on the appropiate part of the NMC registrar
Experience
* Recent experience of nursing in an acute hospital environment
* Knowledge / experience of relevant speciality
Skills
* Good communication and inter-personal skills
* Ability to maintain high standards of care
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
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