Day Procedure Unit
Our Day Procedure unit is fully integrated with its own wards, theatres and recovery area. Find out how you could join us in our modern, patient-focused Unit…
Why join us in Day Procedure?
No Two Days are the Same
Utilized by 14 different specialities, Day Procedures is one of the most varied and interesting career paths you could choose
Work with Patients of All Ages
With such a diverse patient demographic, our staff have excellent opportunities gaining competencies and skills in both paediatric and adult care.
An Innovative Opportunity for Nurses
The Trust has created a unique Nurse-led discharge process, supporting the Nursing team in the decision for patient suitability for discharge without further medical input
Learning and Development is Keenly Supported
We understand that delivering an excellent learning environment for staff is vital in maintaining their growth, and as such the Unit has its own training and development lead
The Unit
The Day Procedure Unit team at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is one of the major day surgery Units in East Anglia, treating approximately 14,000 patients a year for various day surgeries.
Simultaneously, the team continues to review and expand its services to more patients, with greater complexity of procedures.
The unit consists of seven operating theatres, a recovery area, six wards areas, a procedure room and a 12 roomed pre-operative clinic.
Our Staff
The Day Procedure Unit plays a vital role in education and training of nurses (both paediatric and general), operating department practitioners, and trainee anaesthetists in the speciality of day surgery.
Our Unit is also credited as one of the first student clinical areas to embrace the placement of CLIP students, following the pilot area.
We'd love you to join us!
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is one of the largest employers in Norfolk, our staff work together to provide care for our local population.
We have a huge variety of roles, with opportunity for development and career progression.
Thinking of joining us?
