Mynd nôl James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse
The closing date is 27 July 2025
To assess basic and specialist care needs of patients attending Community Diagnostic Centres at both the James Paget Hospital and Northgate CDC site and implement care 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
To work with senior sister and the CDC team to build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.
To ensure the patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs, and doctrines.
Is wholly accountable for his/her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence.
Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the department area are maintained.
Ensure that all Trust, Divisional, and Ward/Department Health & Safety Policies are adhered to.
Maintain personal contact with patients, other healthcare disciplines, relatives, and visitors.
Mentorship and support of new staff and students in the department.
Ensure documentation for care is maintained.
To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training, e.g., IV drug administration, ILS, and ALERT.
To have knowledge of and to adhere to Ionising Radiation Regulations.
To prepare examination rooms appropriately with required equipment for all procedures. To assist the Radiographers, cardiac and respiratory physiologists, and clinical specialists with any process necessary for examination, investigation, and treatment of patients.
About us
We are a friendly CDC team working closely with multiple specialties to support our patients and families when they attend our services.
The James Paget University Hospital is a vibrant university hospital providing the best possible care to the people of east Norfolk and north Suffolk. We are situated on the coast with several beautiful beaches and the Broads National Park on the doorstep, and we are within commuting distance of Norwich city centre.
Personal and professional development is key within the James Paget University Hospital.
Development of self: We will support you in achieving your career goals through our well-structured supervision and appraisal system. The department actively encourages the utilization of courses and training opportunities provided and signposted through our Operational Development and Wellbeing Service. Training opportunities range from clinical and non-clinical skills to leadership and the development of others. The department's links with the Education Department continue to grow with the use of CPD funding as available.
Job responsibilities
To work with senior sister and the CDC team to build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.
To ensure the patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs, and doctrines.
Is wholly accountable for his/her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence.
Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the department area are maintained.
Ensure that all Trust, Divisional, and Ward/Department Health & Safety Policies are adhered to.
Maintain personal contact with patients, other healthcare disciplines, relatives, and visitors.
Mentorship and support of new staff and students in the department.
Ensure documentation for care is maintained.
To undertake appropriate enhanced roles, following the necessary training, e.g., IV drug administration, ILS, and ALERT.
To have knowledge of and to adhere to Ionising Radiation Regulations.
To prepare examination rooms appropriately with required equipment for all procedures. To assist the Radiographers, cardiac and respiratory physiologists, and clinical specialists with any process necessary for examination, investigation, and treatment of patients.
To participate in the management and documentation of referrals and patient care pre, peri, and post-procedure.
Maintain a safe clinical environment, recognizing situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the patient.
Please refer to the attached job description regarding main duties.
Person Specification
Education Qualification
* Worked in NHS environment
Experience and Knowledge
* Experience in clinical outpatients
* Broad clinical knowledge
Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
* Excellent communication skills; can demonstrate clinical skills
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
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James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CDC Oulton Suite and CDC Northgate)
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