Job summary We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse to support the team to deliver excellent patient care on Ward 12 and the frailty unit. 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 12 is a 38 bedded older person medicine ward and frailty unit, looking after patients with different medical conditions and dementia. As a Staff Nurse you will be expected to have a wide knowledge base on medical conditions. 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 thedevelopment, 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. 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 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 177-EMER-7087455 Job locations James Paget University Hospital Lowestoft Road Great Yarmouth NR31 6LA Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Desirable Undertaken Supervisor and Assessor training. Experience Essential. Experience and knowledge Essential Relevant experience in past 12 - 18 months of looking after patients in a healthcare environment. Desirable Broad clinical knowledge base Skills, abilities and competencies Essential Ability to work as part of a team Good interpersonal and communication skills Desirable N/A Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Desirable Undertaken Supervisor and Assessor training. Experience Essential. Experience and knowledge Essential Relevant experience in past 12 - 18 months of looking after patients in a healthcare environment. Desirable Broad clinical knowledge base Skills, abilities and competencies Essential Ability to work as part of a team Good interpersonal and communication skills Desirable N/A 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)