Staff Nurse Ward 5

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Gorleston-on-Sea is seeking a compassionate Staff Nurse for Ward 5. The role involves assessing patient care needs, maintaining nursing standards, and working collaboratively with a dedicated team. Ideal candidates should be registered nurses with recent NHS experience and demonstrate excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, with flexible long days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid license and recent experience.
• Experience in looking after patients in a healthcare environment in the last 12-18 months.
• Must have previous NHS experience in the past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' care needs and develop care programs.
• Maintain nursing practice standards within the ward.
• Support patients and team members effectively.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Confident and calm attitude

Motivated and enthusiastic

Punctual and reliable

Education

Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Diploma or degree in nursing

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Job description

Go back James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse Ward 5

The closing date is 30 October 2025

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.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

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

Experience and Knowledge

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

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Punctual and reliable
• Motivated and enthusiastic, shows initiative
• 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.

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum pro rata