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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week)
Job ref
177-EMER-7302913
Employer
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CDC Oulton Suite and CDC Northgate)
Town
Gorleston
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/07/2025 23:59

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James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Staff Nurse

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

To assess basic and specialist care needs of patients attending Community Diagnostic Centres at both the James Paget Hospital and Northgate CDC site and implement care without direct supervision. The Nurse should at all times act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence to safeguard the interest of individual patients. 

Main duties of the job

  • To work with senior sister and the CDC team build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working . 

  • To ensure the patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines 

  • Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence 

  • Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the department area are maintained 

  • Ensure that all Trust, Divisional, and Ward/Department Health & Safety Policies are adhered to. 

  • Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors.  

  • Mentorship and support of new staff and students in the department. 

  • Ensure documentation for care is maintained. 

  • To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training, e.g. IV drug administration, ILS and ALERT. 

  • To have knowledge of and to adhere to Ionising Radiation Regulations. 

  • To prepare examination rooms appropriately with required equipment for all proceduresTo assist the Radiographers, cardiac and respiratory physiologist and clinical specialist with any process necessary for examination, investigation and treatment of patients.  

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Working for our organisation

We are a friendly CDC team working closely with a multiple specialities to support our patients and family when they attend our services.

The James Paget University Hospital is a vibrant university hospital providing the best possible care to the people of east Norfolk and north Suffolk. We are situated on the coast with several beautiful beaches and the Broads National Park on the doorstep, and we are within commuting distance of Norwich city centre.

Personal and professional development is key within the James Paget University Hospital

Development of self: We will support you in achieving your career goals, through our well-structured supervision and appraisal system. The department actively encourages the utilisation of courses and training opportunities provided and signposted through our Operational Development and Wellbeing Service. Training opportunities range from clinical and non-clinical skills, through to leadership and the development of others. The department's links with the Education Department continue to grow with the use of CPD funding as available

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • To work with senior sister and the CDC team build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working . 

  • To ensure the patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines 

  • Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence 

  • Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the department area are maintained 

  • Ensure that all Trust, Divisional, and Ward/Department Health & Safety Policies are adhered to. 

  • Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors.  

  • Mentorship and support of new staff and students in the department. 

  • Ensure documentation for care is maintained. 

  • To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training, e.g. IV drug administration, ILS and ALERT. 

  • To have knowledge of and to adhere to Ionising Radiation Regulations. 

  • To prepare examination rooms appropriately with required equipment for all proceduresTo assist the Radiographers, cardiac and respiratory physiologist and clinical specialist with any process necessary for examination, investigation and treatment of patients.  

  • To participate in the management and documentation of referrals and patient care pre, peri and post procedure. 

  • Maintain a safe clinical environment, recognising situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the patient.

  • please refer to the attached job description regarding main duties

 

Person specification

Education Qualification

Essential criteria
  • NMC qualification
Desirable criteria
  • worked in NHS environment

experience and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Experience in clinical outpatients
Desirable criteria
  • broad clinical knowledge

skill abilites and competencies

Essential criteria
  • excellent communication skills can demonstrate clinical skills

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Bincy Kuriakose
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01493 452701
Additional information

Josmi Shiju

 Matron 

Division Of Medicine 

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