James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse Ward 5

The closing date is 24 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse You will be required to confidently to support surgical patients with a range of surgical conditions and needs . You will focus on engaging with colleagues, adapting and being flexible to the complex nature of Ward 5, 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.

You will be fully supported during your transition with supernumerary status and additional training tailored to meet the requirements of the ward for the delivery of safe and high quality care.

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 area are maintained.
Ensure that all Trust, Divisional, and Ward & 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.

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.

Date posted

11 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-7374265

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Diploma or degree in nursing
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

Undertaken Assessor training

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

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

Previous NHS experience in last 12 months
Previous experience Surgical/Medical specialities

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

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
IT skills

Behavioural qualities

Essential

Collaboration
Accountability
Respect
Empowerment
Support

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Diploma or degree in nursing
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

Undertaken Assessor training

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

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

Previous NHS experience in last 12 months
Previous experience Surgical/Medical specialities

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

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
IT skills

Behavioural qualities

Essential

Collaboration
Accountability
Respect
Empowerment
Support

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.

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

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 Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

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 Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)