James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Ward 21

The closing date is 21 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse to support the peripatetic team. You will be required to confidently support the team. You will focus on engaging with colleagues, adapting and being flexible to the complex nature of Ward 21, where nursing standards could even made better. If you are a strong, caring and compassionate individual who works well under pressure and wants to deliver quality care then please apply.

This role covers long days, nights and weekends.

Ward 21 operates as a peripatetic team, where staff are required to work flexibly across various departments within the trust based on operational needs. You will be fully supported during your transition with supernumerary status and additional training tailored to meet the requirements of each specific clinical area to make the individual confident and prepared to deliver safe and high quality care across all assigned areas.

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
  • Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the ward/department area are maintained.
  • Ensure that all Trust, Divisional, and Ward/Department Health & Safety Policies are adhered to.
  • To be a team player supporting patients and the team.
  • To have a holistic approach to the delivery of nursing care.

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.

Details

Date posted

09 July 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-CORP-7291014

Job locations

James Paget University 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

  • Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
  • Diploma or degree in nursing
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

  • Undertaken Assessor training

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Relevant experience in past 12-18 months of looking after patients in a health care environment
  • Previous experience in acute Clinical setting
  • Broad clinical knowledge base

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience in last 12 months
  • Previous experience Surgical/Medical specialities

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Compassionate
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Motivated and enthusiastic, shows initiative
  • IT skills

Behavioural qualities

Essential

  • Collaboration
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Empowerment
  • Support
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
  • Diploma or degree in nursing
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

  • Undertaken Assessor training

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Relevant experience in past 12-18 months of looking after patients in a health care environment
  • Previous experience in acute Clinical setting
  • Broad clinical knowledge base

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience in last 12 months
  • Previous experience Surgical/Medical specialities

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Compassionate
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Motivated and enthusiastic, shows initiative
  • IT skills

Behavioural qualities

Essential

  • Collaboration
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Empowerment
  • Support

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

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 University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

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

Geeja Prize

geeja.prize@jpaget.nhs.uk

01493453173

Details

Date posted

09 July 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-CORP-7291014

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


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