# Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Cardiology

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Charge nurse
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
- **Contract type:** 10 months (Fixed term/ secondment opportunity until 22/08/2027)
- **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 28.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-25T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-16T11:30:39.995Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Norfolk/Norwich/Norfolk_Norwich_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cardiology/Cardiology-v8366841
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8366841?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

An experienced individual is required to assist in the day to day management of the Cardiac Cath Labs. Main responsibilities include co-ordination of the cath labs, recovery space and day case area as well as providing support to staff and meeting department/service demands.

The Cath Labs consists of 5 labs, coupled with an 8 bedded recovery area, providing both elective and emergency services to our patients undergoing procedures. There is also a dedicated elective unit.

The area undertakes Angioplasty, Complex Device insertion and is rapidly expanding its provision of Electrophysiology services. It has recently taken ownership of completing elective cardioversions and Transesophageal Echocardiograms due to implications of the recent pandemic.

Regular general anesthetic lists are also performed in house.

This is an exciting time for the department with the development of services, and a rolling refurbishment program

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills and experience in Cath Labs to be able to maintain safety and high standards within this busy, expanding area. Being able to support and motivate new and existing staff is essential in order to develop them in the area and assess ongoing competence.

This is an excellent opportunity to further your clinical and managerial skills.

### Main duties of the job

- Co-ordinating the day to day running of the service
- Providing leadership and guidance in delivering a clinically effective service in adherence to national and trust policy.
- Lead on initiatives to effect improvements in the area
- Take ownership of a staffing group, completing appraisals and monitoring development.
- Providing support to new and existing staff.
- Contribute to creating and maintaining local policies in area

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Competency in advanced clinical skills including enhanced practice

### Attitude

**Essential**

- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of managing and leading a clinical area
- Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area

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