James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 23 May 2025

Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and dedicated nurse with experience in acute or emergency care. As a member of our dynamic team, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients in need of urgent attention.

As a Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department, you will:

*Deliver exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

*Work closely with a skilled team to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centred care.

*Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of clinical practices and patient outcomes.

*Manage and prioritise a range of clinical tasks, collaborating with colleagues to ensure the best possible care for each patient.

About You:

*You will be a passionate, proactive individual with a nursing qualification at degree level.

*You'll have a solid understanding of nursing practices and clinical systems is essential.

*You'll have strong communication skills, both with patients and your team, and a passion for providing compassionate care.

*A proactive attitude with a focus on professional development and continuous learning.

Main duties of the job

As a Staff Nurse working in the Emergency Department you will be a valued member of the team, providing high quality care to patients, in a professional, compassionate and competent manner. You will be able to contribute ideas and support clinical initiatives in order to provide evidence based patient care.

To assess basic and specialist care needs of patients and implement without direct supervision. Our nurses are expected to act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence to safeguard the interest of individual patients.

About us

We offer:

*Excellent clinical opportunities with strong support from our dedicated education team.

*A structured induction programme designed to support your development.

*Ongoing opportunities for training and professional growth.

*A welcoming, supportive team environment where you can thrive and develop your career.

*The chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Join us and be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact every day

For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description

The department is actively committed to looking at ways to improve the patient and staff experience, ensuring we create an environment where patients feel safe, cared for and confident in the treatment they receive, and our staff feel valued, listened to and supported.

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

177-EMER-7153711

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details or contact Rebecca Illsley-Bellingham or Emily Lowe for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details or contact Rebecca Illsley-Bellingham or Emily Lowe for further information.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
  • Degree in Nursing

Desirable

  • Assessor/Supervisor training
  • Emergency Nurse level one competency
  • Post qualification course in relevant subject

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Currently working in an Acute Trust

Desirable

  • Recent/Current ED experience

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure
  • Demonstrates caring attitude towards patients and colleagues

Desirable

  • Extended skills relevant to role
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
  • Degree in Nursing

Desirable

  • Assessor/Supervisor training
  • Emergency Nurse level one competency
  • Post qualification course in relevant subject

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Currently working in an Acute Trust

Desirable

  • Recent/Current ED experience

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure
  • Demonstrates caring attitude towards patients and colleagues

Desirable

  • Extended skills relevant to role

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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Emily Lowe

Emily.Lowe@jpaget.nhs.uk

01493452059

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

177-EMER-7153711

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA


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