James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Ward 1

The closing date is 28 October 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered Staff Nurse to support the Ward 1 Stroke team. You will be required to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to support and provide care for patients that have suffered a stroke. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to develop their knowledge and skills in stroke care.

If you are a strong, caring and compassionate individual who wants to deliver quality care then please apply. This job is open to newly qualified or experienced nurses.

Main duties of the job

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.
To promote rehabilitation for the stroke patients.
Developing positive relationships with parents, families and carers.

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

16 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

177-EMER-7522675

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 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 (RN1) with current registration with the NMC
Relevant degree in health care related subject/or working towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Relevant experience in the last 12 months of looking after patients in healthcare setting

Desirable

Relevant experience in an acute stroke setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload
Ability to work under pressure with conflicting demands
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Ability to learn and develop new skills
Good organisational and team building skills

Desirable

Some knowledge base of stroke medicine and the stroke pathways

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse (RN1) with current registration with the NMC
Relevant degree in health care related subject/or working towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Relevant experience in the last 12 months of looking after patients in healthcare setting

Desirable

Relevant experience in an acute stroke setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload
Ability to work under pressure with conflicting demands
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Ability to learn and develop new skills
Good organisational and team building skills

Desirable

Some knowledge base of stroke medicine and the stroke pathways

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 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)