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Job summary

Main area
Gastroenterology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
177-EMER-7531687
Employer
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
James Paget University Hospital
Town
Great Yarmouth
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/10/2025 23:59

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James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Staff Nurse - Ward 3

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

1x 37.5 hpw, full time - permanent position

1x 34.5 hpw, part time - permanent position

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurses to support the team to deliver excellent patient care on Ward 3, Gastroenterology. 

You will be required to confidently support your team and sharing your ideas to improve the care of patients. You will focus on engaging with colleagues and developing our service. If you are a strong inspirational, caring and compassionate individual whom works well under pressure and wants to deliver quality care to our patients then please apply.

Ward 3 is a 33 bedded Gastroenterology ward, looking after patients with a range of medical conditions.

As a Staff Nurse you will be expected to have a wide knowledge base on medical conditions and Gastroenterology. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the continuous development of the ward and advancement in patient-centred care, as well as keen to progress in their knowledge and skills. 

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 and the setting and monitoring of standards.

The post holder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care and will be designated to take charge of the ward on a regular basis.

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

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Broad knowledge base

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to lead and work effectively within a team

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may be closed early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Elle Rodrigues
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01493 452174
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