James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 17 October 2025

Job summary

Exciting times in Emergency Care at the James Paget University Hospital - Do you want to be part of it?

We are looking for an enthusiastic trained nurse to join the friendly team here at the James Paget University Hospital and this post will be on AMU and SDEC.

Do you have the drive and passion for delivering high quality care in a demanding setting?

Willing to work days, nights and weekends?

Looking to gain a great learning experience?

If yes to all three questions we are looking for you to apply.

This post will appeal to candidates who seek a high quality of life combined with a practical clinical role within a secure and well run hospital distinguished by its supportive and friendly culture.

Main duties of the job

AMU and SDEC are fast paced units that aims to discharge patients with a wide variety of acute medical issues. The aim is to support patient flow and transfer and discharge acutely unwell patients within 72 hours on AMU and within 24 hours on SDEC.

Please see the Job Description for full responsibilities.

About us

The hospital is an inspirational, innovative and forward thinking organisation where safe and effective patient care and efficient service delivery is central to everything we do. We aim to always deliver excellence in healthcare and all our remarkable staff make a difference to the experience patients have whilst in our care.

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

177-EMER-7510713

Job locations

James Paget Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

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

Qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Desirable

Undertaken mentorship

Skills

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

Previous experience in an emergency setting

Experience

Essential

Broad clinical knowledge base with the ability to demonstrate an understanding of emergency nursing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Desirable

Undertaken mentorship

Skills

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

Previous experience in an emergency setting

Experience

Essential

Broad clinical knowledge base with the ability to demonstrate an understanding of emergency nursing

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

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 Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

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