Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Department
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 177-EMER-7153711
- Employer
- James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- James Paget University Hospital
- Town
- Great Yarmouth
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/05/2025 08:00
Employer heading

Staff Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
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
Job overview
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and dedicated nurse with experience in acute or emergency care. As a member of our dynamic team, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients in need of urgent attention.
As a Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department, you will:
*Deliver exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
*Work closely with a skilled team to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centred care.
*Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of clinical practices and patient outcomes.
*Manage and prioritise a range of clinical tasks, collaborating with colleagues to ensure the best possible care for each patient.
About You:
*You will be a passionate, proactive individual with a nursing qualification at degree level.
*You'll have a solid understanding of nursing practices and clinical systems is essential.
*You'll have strong communication skills, both with patients and your team, and a passion for providing compassionate care.
*A proactive attitude with a focus on professional development and continuous learning.
Main duties of the job
As a Staff Nurse working in the Emergency Department you will be a valued member of the team, providing high quality care to patients, in a professional, compassionate and competent manner. You will be able to contribute ideas and support clinical initiatives in order to provide evidence based patient care.
To assess basic and specialist care needs of patients and implement without direct supervision. Our nurses are expected to act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence to safeguard the interest of individual patients.
Working for our organisation
We offer:
*Excellent clinical opportunities with strong support from our dedicated education team.
*A structured induction programme designed to support your development.
*Ongoing opportunities for training and professional growth.
*A welcoming, supportive team environment where you can thrive and develop your career.
*The chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Join us and be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact every day
For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description
The department is actively committed to looking at ways to improve the patient and staff experience, ensuring we create an environment where patients feel safe, cared for and confident in the treatment they receive, and our staff feel valued, listened to and supported.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details or contact Rebecca Illsley-Bellingham or Emily Lowe for further information.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Degree in Nursing
Desirable criteria
- Assessor/Supervisor training
- Emergency Nurse level one competency
- Post qualification course in relevant subject
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Currently working in an Acute Trust
Desirable criteria
- Recent/Current ED experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrates caring attitude towards patients and colleagues
Desirable criteria
- Extended skills relevant to role
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emily Lowe
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01493 452059
- Additional information
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