Job summary The post holder works as a skilled practitioner and is responsible for the delivery of patient-focused programmes of care, which address the complex and changing health and well-being needs of the client group in his/ her clinical area. The post holder ensures the smooth running of the ward / department in the absence of the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse and provides clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff. Main duties of the job Ward 8 has a vacancy for a dynamic, highly motivated and experienced nurse practitioner to join our department. Experience in participating or leading on improvement programmes is desirable with an interest in improving clinic efficiencies and exploring new ways of working and service transformation. You must possess good communication skills and be able to work well as part of a team. You must be flexible in your approach and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of an ever changing workload. 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. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 177-ELEC-6977552 Job locations James Paget University Hospital Lowestoft Road Great Yarmouth NR31 6LA Job description Job responsibilities To carry out responsibility for the department in the absence of the senior sister. To provide a clear focus for clinical leadership and to be responsible in ensuring the provision of high standard of holistic, patient-centered care. Support and promote the trust values and departmental objectives. You must be confident, hardworking and reliable with excellent communication skills. You must be a pro-active role model in supporting clinical and developmental supervision to all staff and students. Job description Job responsibilities To carry out responsibility for the department in the absence of the senior sister. To provide a clear focus for clinical leadership and to be responsible in ensuring the provision of high standard of holistic, patient-centered care. Support and promote the trust values and departmental objectives. You must be confident, hardworking and reliable with excellent communication skills. You must be a pro-active role model in supporting clinical and developmental supervision to all staff and students. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Ophthalmic experience Desirable Broad clinical knowledge base in ophthalmology Knowledge and Experience Essential Evidence of Leadership, management and speciality development Desirable Leadership course completed Skills and Knowledge Essential Excellent organizational ability Desirable Creative, resourceful and imaginative Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience in mentoring/facilitation/teaching/assessing/coaching Desirable Evidence of mentoring /facilitation/coaching courses completed Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Ophthalmic experience Desirable Broad clinical knowledge base in ophthalmology Knowledge and Experience Essential Evidence of Leadership, management and speciality development Desirable Leadership course completed Skills and Knowledge Essential Excellent organizational ability Desirable Creative, resourceful and imaginative Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience in mentoring/facilitation/teaching/assessing/coaching Desirable Evidence of mentoring /facilitation/coaching courses completed 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 University Hospital Lowestoft Road Great Yarmouth NR31 6LA Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)