Staff Nurse

NHS; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Great Yarmouth is looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses to join their Critical Care team. The role offers opportunities for both full-time and part-time candidates within a supportive environment focused on high standards of care. Competitive salaries ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum are offered according to experience. Recent acute hospital experience and RGN registration are essential. Experience in ICU/HDU is desirable.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continued and recent academic and clinical development.
• Recent acute hospital experience.
• Basic understanding of ICU/HDU environment and patient group.

Responsibilities

• Join the team to work in the Intensive Care/High Dependency Unit.
• Participate in high standards of care and continued learning.
• Engage with staff and patients to provide excellent service.

Skills

Ability to work confidently and remain calm under stress

Good inter-personal skills

Accurate presentation and attention to detail

Education

RGN

Diploma/degree in nursing studies or working towards

Job description

Job summary

Enthusiastic and highly motivated nurses are required to join the existing team who can help shape the future of Critical Care within this Trust.

Main duties of the job

Our 12 bedded mixed Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency Unit has a commitment to high standards of care and continued learning and can offer the successful candidates a new challenge with tremendous job satisfaction in a friendly and well supported environment. There is an excellent induction package and training in a modern and upgraded intensive care/high dependency unit supported by a clinical information management system. The unit also operates a 12 hour shift system.

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.

Details

Date posted: 12 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-7644489

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LA

Job description responsibilities

We can offer either a full time position or part time position. For full details of the main responsibilities and duties for this position, please see the Job Description.

Person Specification Qualifications

• RGN
• Evidence of continued and recent academic and clinical development

Person Specification Desirable

• Diploma/degree in nursing studies or working towards
• Preparation for Mentorship (ENB 998 or equivalent)

Experience and Knowledge Essential

• Recent acute hospital experience

Experience and Knowledge Desirable

• Previous ICU and/or HDU experience

Skills and Abilities Essential

• Ability to work confidently and remain calm under stress
• Good inter-personal skills which engender effective relationships with staff
• Accurate presentation and attention to detail

Skills and Abilities Desirable

• Basic understanding of ICU/HDU environment and patient group

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.

Employer details

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Employer address

James Paget University Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LA

Employer's website

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