James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 11 July 2025

Job summary

The successful candidate will assess, plan, implement and review individualised care for all patients attending for emergency/elective endoscopic procedures.

To assist with all endoscopic procedures undertaken within the Endoscopy department and to participate in a multi-professional approach to care.

Main duties of the job

1. To be responsible for the assessment of individualised care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients attending for endoscopic and other related procedures.2. Assisting with endoscopic procedures.3. Help retain high standards of care.4. To be an active member of the multi disciplinary working team.5. Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the department are maintained.6. Ensure that all Trust and DOH, Health and safety and COSHH policies are adhered to.7. Preceptorship and support of new staff within the Department.8. Mentorship of nursing students.9. Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs.10. Participate in the multi- professional endoscopy user group meetings when required.11. To ensure that quality standards are met at all times.12. To undertake specific projects requested by the Department Manager.13. Assisting in the effective use of all departmental resources.14. To be flexible with working hours to meet the needs of the service.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Date posted

27 June 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

Reference number

177-EMER-7294892

Job locations

James Paget Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Relevant Nursing Degree level qualification - Registered with NMC
Minimum of 1 year post registration experience

Desirable

Mentoring qualification or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous experience working within an acute healthcare setting
Knowledge/experience in Endoscopy nursing

Desirable

Able to communicate at all levels
Able to demonstrate accurate documentation and attention to detail

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload
Empathetic and calm, good time keeping and accountability for own practice
Ability to work flexibly to meet the need of the service including participation in out of hours on call
Ability to deal with challenging situations

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Relevant Nursing Degree level qualification - Registered with NMC
Minimum of 1 year post registration experience

Desirable

Mentoring qualification or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous experience working within an acute healthcare setting
Knowledge/experience in Endoscopy nursing

Desirable

Able to communicate at all levels
Able to demonstrate accurate documentation and attention to detail

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload
Empathetic and calm, good time keeping and accountability for own practice
Ability to work flexibly to meet the need of the service including participation in out of hours on call
Ability to deal with challenging situations

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

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 Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

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 Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

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