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Job summary

Main area
Adult nursing
Grade
Band 5
Contract
12 months (2 fixed term contracts, one for 5 months and one for 12 months)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
151-KMU233
Employer
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wexham Park hospital
Town
Slough
Salary
£31,469 - £38,308 per annum incl HCAS (pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Staff Nurse - Rheumatology

Band 5

Job overview

Band 5 Staff Nurse (2 Positions)

Location: Ward 6, Wexham Park Hospital
Contract Type: Fixed Term – 2 Positions (12 months and 5 months)
Ward Size: 36 Beds
Speciality: Rheumatology (within Medical Directorate)

We are seeking two dedicated and compassionate Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our well-established and friendly team on Ward 6 at Wexham Park Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a medical ward environment that specializes in rheumatology, while also contributing to the wider Medical Directorate, which includes specialities such as stroke, elderly care, gastroenterology, haematology, endocrinology, cardiology, and respiratory care.

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will:

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of nurses, healthcare assistants, and care assistants.

Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality nursing care.

Play a key role in delivering safe and effective patient care and supporting the recovery journey of individuals with a range of medical conditions.

Benefit from a positive team environment with strong support, excellent teamwork, and opportunities for professional development.

These fixed-term contracts (one for 12 months, one for 5 months) are ideal for nurses looking to gain experience in a dynamic medical setting with a strong emphasis on patient-centred care.

 

Main duties of the job

· To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care with minimal supervision.

· To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.

· To carry out all administrative and nursing duties as delegated by the team leader and senior sister.

· To organise and deploy staff according to their competence to meet patients needs. Director of Operations Associate Director Head of Nursing Senior Sister Junior Sister Band 6 Registered Nurse Band 5 Health Care Assistants Care Assistant

· To demonstrate a sound knowledge of infection control standards and promote these within the ward environment

· To refer to other disciplines utilising the Trusts electronic systems ie “patient centre” and “real time”.

· To assist in promotion of health.

· To act in accordance with policies and nursing procedures as per Trust policy.

· To co-ordinate the team/ward in absence of the team leader or senior sister.

· To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of nursing

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. 

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RGN Level 1
  • Current NMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • ENB 998 or mentorship training
  • Dementia course

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous acute hospital experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in caring for elderly patients who have dementia
  • Previous experience managing patients with chronic medical conditions

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
  • Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
  • Able to train and supervise junior staff
  • Able to manage a team in the absence of the team leader
  • Ability to manage change within the working environment

Special Requirements

Essential criteria
  • To work in other areas of the department when required
  • Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWe Work Flexibly

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. We would advise that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Donna Evans
Job title
senior sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03006153120
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