2025 MSc Student Nurse Graduates - Surgery, Critical & Emergency Care

As a newly qualified Nurse at NNUH you will be part of one of the largest acute trusts in the UK, with the exceptional facilities, training and support that you would expect to go with that. The trust is proud of our modern, purpose built campus which we continue to invest in with numerous exciting projects in the pipeline. In particular the Surgery Critical and Emergency Care Division are developing services for recognition as a Major Trauma Centre, enhancing clinical education posts and growth of the brand new Norfolk & Norwich Orthopaedic Centre which opened this summer amongst other projects!
Being a registered nurse at NNUH means working closely as part of a collaborative team of over 8000 to provide the best quality in warm, understanding and people focused patient care as we welcome over a million patients annually from across Norfolk, Suffolk and further afield., + Assist in the management of patient case load under the direction of the
Registered Nurse
+ To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
+ Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care under the direction of a more senior member of staff
Communication
+ Communicate effectively within the nursing team, multi-disciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.
Professional Development
+ To commence the Trust's Preceptorship Programme, identifying learning objectives and beginning the preceptorship documentation using the KSF outline as a guide.
+ To complete Ward/Department and Trust induction and mandatory training as required.
We would be happy to discuss any areas further and talk about the career and training opportunities that we can offer and support with at NNUH as well as what it is like to work with our incredible team in Surgery.
If you are thinking about your career as a FPQ nurse in 2025 choose NNUH!
The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification., Visa and Immigration
If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer), you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.
Travelling to work
Staff parking is available onsite; however, this is limited during core working hours. We have more capacity in the evening and at weekends and can usually provide spaces during those hours.
We look to allocate these spaces fairly. Our Travel Office have a set of criteria that staff must meet in order to qualify. If you qualify for a space, you may be placed on a waiting list if we are at full capacity.
The NNUH is served by a number of public buses, and we offer generously discounted monthly passes with First Bus & Konect.
The Costessey Park and Ride runs regularly each day from 06:30 (from P&R) to 20:45 (from NNUH) and this service is free for NHS staff. There is a regular Thickthorn P&R service as well which is free. Applications to the Travel Office are required for this service. We also have a discounted service from the airport P&R if you purchase a bundle. Please see Konect website for further details.
The NNUH host multiple bicycle racks and a salary sacrifice scheme. We also benefit from a Beryl station onsite.
If you work at another Trust site, please discuss travel and parking arrangements at interview.
DBS
If this post involves working with children or adults the application form will ask for information regarding previous convictions as you will be required to undertake a Criminal Record and Barring Check known as a DBS check.
If you are a new employee or registering with the Staff Bank you will need to meet the cost of this unless your salary is less than point 9 of Afc
NHS Service
Should you be appointed to the post we will need to establish any previous NHS service via the ESR IAT and we will accept the submission of your application as your agreement to this.
UK Registration
You will need to have current UK professional registration where this is a requirement of the role.
Application
Following candidate feedback and to reduce our dependency on paper, all our communication with you regarding your application will be by email so could you please check your e-mails (and Spam) regularly.
We value equality in our team and recruit from all sections of the community. We recognise there is a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and if you meet the minimum criteria detailed in the person specification and have a disability, you may wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme by indicating this in the relevant section on your application.
We look forward to receiving your application and if you do not hear within the next four weeks this will usually mean that you have not been short-listed. However, if you wish to confirm this please contact the person indicated on the advert.
Flexibility
Whilst every effort will be made to recruit to the post as it is advertised, there may be occasions where we consider alternative working patterns, such as part time working, or contract types, such as secondments, depending on circumstances. Should you wish to work in a different working pattern to that stated in our advertisement, please indicate this in the supporting statement to your application.

At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to 'provide the best care for every patient', and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. 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.
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., Are you a student nurse thinking about starting a career in the NHS? It's never too early to think about your First Post Qualified Nursing job, and at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital we would love to welcome you to join our Surgical Critical and Emergency Care Division!, The Surgery Critical & Emergency Care Division represents the largest area of our amazing hospital team. With 29 theatres covering General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Emergency Surgery and Obstetrics our surgical wards welcome a huge variety of cases and patients. We operate with a strong cooperative approach working with interdisciplinary and inter-team collaboration being a regular feature. As such we value excellent team values, communication and interpersonal skills in all of our nursing team and would welcome and encourage rotational posts .
Outside of NNUH Norwich and Norfolk have a huge amount to offer and can cater to a diverse range of interests. From 90 miles of stunning coast line to the famous Norfolk Broads, the UK's largest protected wetlands, home to more than a quarter of the country's rarest animals and birds, the scenic Norfolk Countryside is packed with hidden gems to uncover. If you prefer city life Norwich is a unique city with a rich history and independent spirit leading to many fantastic independently owned shops, restaurants and cafes lining the picturesque cobbled streets neighbouring all the biggest brands and chains you could possibly want to find in a major city.