Staff Nurse
The closing date is 28 January 2026
Job summary
ARE YOU A MOTIVATED STAFF NURSE WHO WANTS TO PARTICIPATE AND CONTRIBUTE TO ACHIEVING EXCELLENT STANDARDS OF CARE?
IF SO THE NEW ELECTIVE ORTHOPAEDIC HUB IS FOR YOU.
An opportunity has arisen to join our team on a minimum 6 month Fixed Term contract covering maternity leave
This is an exciting time to join our Orthopaedic team as we have relocated to the new purpose built elective Hub. This consists of 2 theatres and a 28 bedded in patient ward.
The in- patient ward was developed by teams including clinicians and involved patients groups, staff members and infection and prevention control. National and international research and best practice were also considered in its design. This has led to the development of an innovative environment using technology, with increased privacy and dignity for our patients due to the high number of side rooms.
Within the elective Hub we will be caring for a variety of elective joint procedures, including total hip and knee replacements as well as orthopaedic day case procedures.
The elective orthopaedic department has a reputation as a high performing ward, having received " good" ward accreditation, and a previous Paget ward of the year, where patients are first and foremost at the centre of all our care delivery.
Successful applicants will ideally have previous orthopaedic experience and a knowledge of enhanced recovery programmes for elective joint surgery.
Main duties of the job
As the new Hub is purpose build for elective Orthopaedic procedures, your role will include the safe management of patient's pre and post operatively. Working closely with members of the MDT in order to promote early mobilization, optimized analgesia and safe, early discharge home.
As a flexible employer we can offer part time and full time hours, with the requirement that unsocial and night shifts are covered.
We expect all applicants to be committed to providing a high standard of patient care which embraces the vision of Compassion in Practice and the 6c's.
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
14 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
177-ELEC-7667074-B
Job locations
James Paget Hospital
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
Employer details
Employer name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget Hospital
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
Employer's website
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