Registered Nurse – AMU: Sponsorship Available

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Job summary

AMUis a varied, fast paced, dynamic emergency assessment unit for unplanned care. We have a high turnover of patients as we take our own direct emergency admissions from GP’s, clinics, and A&E. We assess and admit patients from 9 medical specialities including general medicine, respiratory, cardiology, oncology, and gastroenterology. We are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our patients. AMU is divided into 4 parts: Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Clinic alongside 3 inpatient areas (AMUH, AMUI, AMUK).

This is an excellent opportunity to play a role in the realisation of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals’ vision of: ‘to provide every patient with care we want for those we love the most’.

This role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and highly skilled Team as we look forward to the future development of AMU

The successful applicant will benefit from a structured development plan and further educational opportunities.

Candidates need to have completed preceptorship post qualification.

Main duties of the job

To work with all members of the AMU team within the multi-disciplinary framework.

To work in all areas of the department.

Maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the Department Sister/Charge Nurse. To work in accordance with the principles laid down by the Nursing/Midwifery professional bodies and Trust Policies.

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 and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
  • Mentorship preparation programme or equivalent (or required to complete once in post) if applicable to clinical area
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and maintenance of a Personal, Professional Profile

Desirable

  • One of the following: ILS, ALS, EPLS, ATNC

Experience

Desirable

  • Recent experience of nursing in A&E or a critical care area

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of relevant speciality

Attitude, aptitude

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 8 November 2026

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