James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 19 March 2026

Job summary

Permanent Full-Time Staff Nurse Opportunities at James Paget University Hospital

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a new challenge?

The James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking for enthusiastic, patient-focused individuals to join our nursing teams. Situated between popular holiday destinations in East Norfolk and North Suffolk, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and vibrant place to work

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible Working:We offer flexible working hours, including part-time and full-time opportunities to suit your lifestyle.
  • A Supportive Team:Work in an environment that values dignity, respect, and humanity.
  • Career Development:Opportunities to develop your skills across a range of specialties.
  • Community Focused:Be part of a trust providing essential care to our local community.

Main duties of the job

The Role

Provide direct, high-quality, compassionate nursing care.

Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring they are fully informed.

Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to optimize patient care and discharge.

Maintain a visible, professional presence on the ward.

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

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

177-CORPTrustwide-7821288

Job locations

James Paget University Hospitals

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 9AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

What We Are Looking For

Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration.

Highly motivated and caring individuals.

Strong communication skills and a team player.

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Please review attached Job Description for more details

Job description

Job responsibilities

What We Are Looking For

Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration.

Highly motivated and caring individuals.

Strong communication skills and a team player.

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Please review attached Job Description for more details

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with the Nursing an Midwifery Council
  • Diploma or degree in nursing
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
  • Undertaken Assessor training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience of looking after patients in a health care environment
  • Previous experience in acute Clinical setting
  • Broad Clinical Knowledge base

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience
  • Previous experience Surgical/Medical specialities

Skills and Knowledge

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
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with the Nursing an Midwifery Council
  • Diploma or degree in nursing
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
  • Undertaken Assessor training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience of looking after patients in a health care environment
  • Previous experience in acute Clinical setting
  • Broad Clinical Knowledge base

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience
  • Previous experience Surgical/Medical specialities

Skills and Knowledge

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 9AB


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

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 9AB


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:

Medical Staffing & Recruitment Assistant Manager

Candy Wadeson

candy.wadeson@jpaget.nhs.uk

01493452624

Details

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

177-CORPTrustwide-7821288

Job locations

James Paget University Hospitals

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 9AB


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