James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 16 November 2025

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Day Care Unit & Urology Suite.

Do you have a positive and welcoming attitude? Are you polite, friendly and interested in people? Are you looking for a career progression? The unit has 21 trolley's with a fast high turnover of patients all undergoing day surgery. Plus the new urology suite, offering a variety of procedures.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individual with an interest in providing direct patient care to a high standard. Good communication skills are essential as is an ability to work well with others and independently. This is a busy, friendly environment where teams are required to have a pro-active approach to a rapidly changing service .You will have the opportunity to develop skills in all surgical day case specialities and Urology Care.

The successful applicant will join a dynamic team working in a friendly multi-disciplinary environment. The role will concentrate on tasks that directly support the needs of the day case patients and assist them in their journey, which includes nurse led discharge. You will be expected to deliver high quality individualised care to patients. The Urology suite is also a fast turnover area, for urology procedures.

You will work alongside the Unit Manager by providing leadership within your clinical role.

In return this post will give you the exposure and confidence to become a valued leader within our organisation enabling you to support and guide a team in providing a high level of care to our patients.

For more information on Shift patterns or any other information contact Senior Sister Beverley Gray, please apply via trac

About us

With c4000 staff, the James Paget University Hospital is a busy hospital situated on the East Coast in an area popular with tourists and locals alike.

We're proud of our hospital and the open and inclusive culture we've developed. Our workforce has a real family feel to it- based on the openness and honesty we encourage through our values.

We take a key role in the development of workforce initiatives across the Norfolk and Waveney system and believe our supportive approach and ability to innovate makes us an excellent employer and a good partner to other local health and care providers

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-7568929

Job locations

James Paget Hospital

Norfolk

NR31 6LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Youll find detailed job descriptions attached to this advert and we would invite anyone interested in the role to read through this and the person specifications in more detail.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Youll find detailed job descriptions attached to this advert and we would invite anyone interested in the role to read through this and the person specifications in more detail.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Registered nurse
  • Mentorship

Desirable

  • Management or team leader qualification
  • Knowledge of day care unit
  • Knowledge of Urology Suite

Experience and knowledge

Essential

  • Two years experience at senior staff nurse role.
  • competent experience in computor skills

Desirable

  • Management experience and/or experience of leading a team.

Skills ability and competencies

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate evidence of applying theory to practice
  • Good interpersonal skills which encourages effective relationships with staff
Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Registered nurse
  • Mentorship

Desirable

  • Management or team leader qualification
  • Knowledge of day care unit
  • Knowledge of Urology Suite

Experience and knowledge

Essential

  • Two years experience at senior staff nurse role.
  • competent experience in computor skills

Desirable

  • Management experience and/or experience of leading a team.

Skills ability and competencies

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate evidence of applying theory to practice
  • Good interpersonal skills which encourages effective relationships with staff

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget Hospital

Norfolk

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 Hospital

Norfolk

NR31 6LA


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:

Senior Sister

Jasmine Bedford

jasmine.bedford@jpaget.nhs.uk

01493453005

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-7568929

Job locations

James Paget Hospital

Norfolk

NR31 6LA


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