Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Orthopaedic Directorate at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. We are thrilled to be expanding our team and are looking for Band 5 Staff Nurses to help shape and deliver outstanding care within our Elective Orthopaedic Unit. This purpose‑built 13‑bed department features self‑contained side rooms, offering an excellent environment for focused, high‑quality patient care. As a fast‑paced unit supporting a wide range of elective orthopaedic procedures, no two days will be the same. About We’re seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated nurses who are passionate about delivering exceptional, evidence‑based care. In this role, you will take an active lead in: Assessing, planning and implementing patient care Evaluating care outcomes and continuously improving standards Promoting GIRFT principles to support patient flow and maximise efficiency Collaborating with the wider MDT and working closely with the NIC/Senior Sister You’ll be a committed and compassionate nurse with strong communication and interpersonal skills—someone who thrives in a supportive, forward‑thinking team. Main duties of the job To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without direct supervision. We will invest in specialty‑specific training, continuous development, and skills updates to help you progress confidently in your orthopaedic nursing career. With multiple opportunities for career growth and development, now is the perfect time to join us and be part of something new, exciting, and genuinely rewarding. 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. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities For further information regarding tasks and responsibilities associated with the role please refer to the attached job description. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Adult Nurse Current NMC registration (valid PIN) Desirable criteria Undertaking or completed further academic study Relevant specialist course Mentorship/ SLIP qualification Specific Competencies Essential criteria Effective written & verbal communication skills Basic IT skills Desirable criteria Able to train and supervise junior staff Previous Orthopaedic nursing experience Professional Experience Essential criteria experience with working with multidisciplinary teams in fast paced work environment Desirable criteria Knowledge of GIRFT principles Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first. We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services. We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations. Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care. Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together. Apply online now