Staff Nurse (NHS AfC: Band 5) - Emergency - James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Staff Nurse to join their Emergency Care team. This role requires a registered nurse with prior experience in emergency settings. The position is aimed at improving patient flow and providing high-quality care in a supportive environment. The successful candidate should be prepared to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration is mandatory.
• Experience in emergency nursing is preferred.
• Broad clinical knowledge base essential.

Responsibilities

• Support patient flow and manage discharges.
• Deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Previous experience in an emergency setting

Education

Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Tools

Nursing skills

Job description

Employer James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site James Paget Hospital Town Great Yarmouth Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 17/10/2025 23:59

Staff Nurse

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

Exciting times in Emergency Care at the James Paget University Hospital - Do you want to be part of it?

We are looking for an enthusiastic trained nurse to join the friendly team here at the James Paget University Hospital and this post will be on AMU and SDEC.

Do you have the drive and passion for delivering high quality care in a demanding setting?

Willing to work days, nights and weekends?

Looking to gain a great learning experience?

If yes to all three questions we are looking for you to apply.

This post will appeal to candidates who seek a high quality of life combined with a practical clinical role within a secure and well run hospital distinguished by its supportive and friendly culture.

Main duties of the job

AMU and SDEC are fast paced units that aims to discharge patients with a wide variety of acute medical issues. The aim is to support patient flow and transfer and discharge acutely unwell patients within 72 hours on AMU and within 24 hours on SDEC.

Please see the Job Description for full responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

The hospital is an inspirational, innovative and forward thinking organisation where safe and effective patient care and efficient service delivery is central to everything we do. We aim to always deliver excellence in healthcare and all our remarkable staff make a difference to the experience patients have whilst in our care.

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

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Previous experience in an emergency setting

Experience

• Broad clinical knowledge base with the ability to demonstrate an understanding of emergency nursing

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England

Tier 2 Sponsorship: We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available.

Visa and Immigration: If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer), you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.

James Paget Hospitals uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process.

Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

For an informal discussion please contact Senior Sister Charlotte Skeet. Please contact me on 01493 453374 or email [emailprotected]