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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Long days and Nights)
Job ref
177-CORP-7291014
Employer
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
James Paget University Hospital
Town
Gorleston
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/07/2025 23:59

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Staff Nurse - Ward 21

NHS AfC: Band 5

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas. The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children’s service. 
Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by: 
 
  • Putting patients first
  • Aiming to get it right 
  • Recognising that everybody counts
  • Doing everything openly and honestly

 
‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'

Job overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse to support the peripatetic team. You will be required to confidently support the team. You will focus on engaging with colleagues, adapting and being flexible to the complex nature of Ward 21, where nursing standards could even made better. If you are a strong, caring and compassionate individual who works well under pressure and wants to deliver quality care then please apply. 

This role covers long days, nights and weekends.

Ward 21 operates as a peripatetic team, where staff are required to work flexibly across various departments within the trust based on operational needs. You will  be fully supported during your transition with  supernumerary status and additional training tailored to meet the requirements of each specific clinical area to make the individual confident and prepared to deliver safe and high quality care across all assigned areas.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
  • 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

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

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Relevant experience in past 12-18 months of looking after patients in a health care environment
  • Previous experience in acute Clinical setting
  • Broad clinical knowledge base
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS experience in last 12 months
  • Previous experience Surgical/Medical specialities

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Essential criteria
  • 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
  • IT skills

Behavioural qualities

Essential criteria
  • Collaboration
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Empowerment
  • Support

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.CTP The Ministry of Defence partnering with Right ManagementCare Leaver CovenantCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Geeja Prize
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01493 453173
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