James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 27 July 2025

Job summary

To assess basic and specialist care needs of patients attending Community Diagnostic Centres at both the James Paget Hospital and Northgate CDC site and implement care without direct supervision. The Nurse should at all times act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence to safeguard the interest of individual patients.

Main duties of the job

To work with senior sister and the CDC team build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working .

To ensure the patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines

Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence

Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the department area are maintained.

Ensure that all Trust, Divisional, and Ward/Department Health & Safety Policies are adhered to.

Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors.

Mentorship and support of new staff and students in the department.

Ensure documentation for care is maintained.

To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training, e.g. IV drug administration, ILS and ALERT.

To have knowledge of and to adhere to Ionising Radiation Regulations.

To prepare examination rooms appropriately with required equipment for all procedures. To assist the Radiographers, cardiac and respiratory physiologist and clinical specialist with any process necessary for examination, investigation and treatment of patients.

About us

We are a friendly CDC team working closely with a multiple specialities to support our patients and family when they attend our services.

The James Paget University Hospital is a vibrant university hospital providing the best possible care to the people of east Norfolk and north Suffolk.We are situated on the coast with several beautiful beaches and the Broads National Park on the doorstep, and we are within commuting distance of Norwich city centre.

Personal and professional development is key within the James Paget University Hospital

Development of self: We will support you in achieving your career goals, through our well-structured supervision and appraisal system. The department actively encourages the utilisation of courses and training opportunities provided and signposted through our Operational Development and Wellbeing Service. Training opportunities range from clinical and non-clinical skills, through to leadership and the development of others. The department's links with the Education Department continue to grow with the use of CPD funding as available

Date posted

11 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-EMER-7302913

Job locations

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CDC Oulton Suite and CDC Northgate)

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work with senior sister and the CDC team build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working .

To ensure the patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines

Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence

Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the department area are maintained.

Ensure that all Trust, Divisional, and Ward/Department Health & Safety Policies are adhered to.

Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors.

Mentorship and support of new staff and students in the department.

Ensure documentation for care is maintained.

To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training, e.g. IV drug administration, ILS and ALERT.

To have knowledge of and to adhere to Ionising Radiation Regulations.

To prepare examination rooms appropriately with required equipment for all procedures. To assist the Radiographers, cardiac and respiratory physiologist and clinical specialist with any process necessary for examination, investigation and treatment of patients.

To participate in the management and documentation of referrals and patient care pre, peri and post procedure.

Maintain a safe clinical environment, recognising situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the patient.

Participate in department audits as required.

To ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances may affect safe competent practice.

To work with senior sister and in the induction programmes

To participate in nursing appraisal and multi professional research audit and to work with implement actions identified from quality initiatives.

ease refer to the attached job description regarding main duties,

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work with senior sister and the CDC team build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working .

To ensure the patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines

Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence

Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the department area are maintained.

Ensure that all Trust, Divisional, and Ward/Department Health & Safety Policies are adhered to.

Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors.

Mentorship and support of new staff and students in the department.

Ensure documentation for care is maintained.

To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training, e.g. IV drug administration, ILS and ALERT.

To have knowledge of and to adhere to Ionising Radiation Regulations.

To prepare examination rooms appropriately with required equipment for all procedures. To assist the Radiographers, cardiac and respiratory physiologist and clinical specialist with any process necessary for examination, investigation and treatment of patients.

To participate in the management and documentation of referrals and patient care pre, peri and post procedure.

Maintain a safe clinical environment, recognising situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the patient.

Participate in department audits as required.

To ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances may affect safe competent practice.

To work with senior sister and in the induction programmes

To participate in nursing appraisal and multi professional research audit and to work with implement actions identified from quality initiatives.

ease refer to the attached job description regarding main duties,

Person Specification

Education Qualification

Essential

NMC qualification

Desirable

worked in NHS environment

experience and knowledge

Essential

Experience in clinical outpatients

Desirable

broad clinical knowledge

skill abilites and competencies

Essential

excellent communication skills can demonstrate clinical skills

Person Specification

Education Qualification

Essential

NMC qualification

Desirable

worked in NHS environment

experience and knowledge

Essential

Experience in clinical outpatients

Desirable

broad clinical knowledge

skill abilites and competencies

Essential

excellent communication skills can demonstrate clinical skills

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 University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CDC Oulton Suite and CDC Northgate)

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 Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CDC Oulton Suite and CDC Northgate)

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

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