Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
ED Band 5 Registered Nurse We are seeking motivated Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our dynamic Emergency Department team. You will deliver high-qual...
- Provide safe, effective assessment, planning and delivery of care to patients with urgent and emergency needs.
- Triage and prioritise patients using clinical judgement and established ED protocols.
- Undertake timely clinical interventions, observations and treatments in line with trust policies.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, patient-centred care.
- Support, mentor and guide junior staff and students within the department.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous documentation and contribute to effective handovers.
- Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives and departmental training.
- Respond calmly and professionally to high-pressure, rapidly changing clinical situations.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
James Paget University Hospital is a friendly, forward-thinking trust committed to delivering safe, high-quality care to our local community. As part of the JPUH team, you will work in a supportive environment that values professional development, wellbeing and innovation.
Our Emergency Department is continuously evolving, with updated facilities and ongoing refurbishment work that supports improved patient flow and staff experience. Staff benefit from strong leadership, a positive team culture and access to extensive education and training opportunities.
Located close to the Norfolk and Suffolk coastline, JPUH offers an excellent work-life balance and a welcoming community, with a trust dedicated to helping you thrive in your role.
Education and Qualifications
Essential: - Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC); - Degree in Nursing (Adult)
Desirable: - Emergency Nurse level one competency or working towards; - Evidence of CPD relevent to emergency care
Experience and Knowledge
Essential: - Currently working in an Acute Trust
Desirable: - Currently working in an Emergency Department; - Demonstrated ability to work within Emergency Care pathways
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to recognise and manage deteriorating patients
- Competent in basic ED skills: Cannulation, Venepuncture, ECG recording and basic interpretation, wound care.
- Knowledge of safeguarding process, and key principles of Mental Capacity Act
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with conflicting priorities
Desirable
- Demonstrates clear, effective communication
- Demonstrates commitment to NHS values
- Willingness to develop and undertake further ED specific training
- Demonstrates compassion, kindness, and reflective practice
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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