Job summary To assess basic and specialist care needs of patients and implement without direct supervision. The nurse should at all times act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence to safeguard the interest of individual patients. 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/department area are maintained.Ensure that all Trust, Divisional, and Ward/Department Health & Safety Policies are adhered to. 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 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 177-CORP-7004970 Job locations James Paget University hospital Lowestoft Road Gorleston NR316LA Job description Job responsibilities Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors. Mentorship support of new staff. Mentorship/support of student nurses.To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training, e.g. IV drug administration, ECG recording.Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs, in accordance with Trust Policy. Job description Job responsibilities Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors. Mentorship support of new staff. Mentorship/support of student nurses.To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training, e.g. IV drug administration, ECG recording.Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs, in accordance with Trust Policy. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with the Nursing an Midwifery Council Diploma or degree in nursing Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Desirable Undertaken Assessor training Experience and Knowledge Essential 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 Desirable Previous NHS experience in last 12 months Previous experience Surgical/Medical specialities Skills Abilities and Competencies Essential Ability to work as part of a team Confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Compassionate Punctual and reliable Motivated and enthusiastic, shows initiative IT Skills Behavioural qualities Essential Collaboration Accountability Respect Empowerment Support Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with the Nursing an Midwifery Council Diploma or degree in nursing Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Desirable Undertaken Assessor training Experience and Knowledge Essential 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 Desirable Previous NHS experience in last 12 months Previous experience Surgical/Medical specialities Skills Abilities and Competencies Essential Ability to work as part of a team Confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Compassionate Punctual and reliable Motivated and enthusiastic, shows initiative IT Skills Behavioural qualities Essential Collaboration 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. 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 Gorleston NR316LA Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)