Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic band 5 who is interested in working in an exciting area providing a high level of specialist care.
You will have the opportunity to gain a great understanding in the care of a variety of acute patients. Key areas will include pre and post-operative care, meeting rehab needs, post-operative pain management and establishing working relationships with the multidisciplinary team.
F8is a great place to learn a whole new speciality as the unit features a completely specific patient dynamic. Because of this, you will build great working relationships within the teams.
*Please note, this role is suitable for Newly Qualified Nurses, including those due to qualify in the coming months*
Main duties of the job
* To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.
* 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 ward manager.
* To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of nursing documentation.
* To be aware of the complaints procedure and be able to apply it as needed.
* To escalate as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and ward/staff issues.
* To maintain own personal portfolio/profile and to take responsibility for annual updates on current legislative/hospital issues.
* To ensure all training undertaken is evaluated to determine its effectiveness in practice and to ensure all objectives have been met.
* To assist in teaching programmes for student nurses/new staff and newly qualified nurses and contribute towards a positive learning environment.
* The post holder will have a comprehensive knowledge of nursing and will be able to care for a patient from admission to discharge
* To actively support in the promotion of health.
* Demonstrate a sound knowledge of infection control standards and promote these within unit environment
* To use all resources efficiently and effectively maintaining an awareness of budgetary implications.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.
Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum incl HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
151-ES123
Job locations
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley
GU16 7UJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered general nurse
Desirable
* Surgical Experience
* Mentorship
* Evidence of Further Academic Studies
Experience
Essential
* Manage Small group of patients
* Evidence of up-to-date standards of clinical practice.
Desirable
* Previous experience working in healthcare setting
* Post registration Acute experience
Clinical skills
Essential
* Able to work to deadlines to complete day to day task
* Able to manage conflicting priorities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered general nurse
Desirable
* Surgical Experience
* Mentorship
* Evidence of Further Academic Studies
Experience
Essential
* Manage Small group of patients
* Evidence of up-to-date standards of clinical practice.
Desirable
* Previous experience working in healthcare setting
* Post registration Acute experience
Clinical skills
Essential
* Able to work to deadlines to complete day to day task
* Able to manage conflicting priorities
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley
GU16 7UJ
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley
GU16 7UJ
Employer's website
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