Overview
Band 5 Staff Nurse — Wexham Park Hospital, Christiansen Medical Unit
Are you a compassionate and motivated nurse looking for an exciting opportunity in general medicine? We are seeking Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our 10 bedded male medical ward, which provides high-quality care for patients with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Our ward admits patients directly from the Emergency Department (ED) and other acute pathways, ensuring timely assessment, treatment, and ongoing care. We also focus on discharge planning, ensuring safe and effective transitions for patients. If you are looking to develop your skills in acute medicine, discharge management, and holistic patient care, this role is for you.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will
* Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to acutely unwell patients.
* Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, ensuring individualised treatment for each patient.
* Support safe and efficient discharge planning, working closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and discharge coordinators.
* Administer medications safely and effectively, in accordance with hospital protocols.
* Monitor and respond to deteriorating patients, escalating concerns as appropriate.
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, supporting junior staff, students, and healthcare assistants.
* Contribute to infection prevention, hygiene standards, and initiatives to improve patient experience on the ward.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer. The trust has been awarded Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first-class development opportunities for all staff and offer a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training. We support a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working patterns where possible to meet staff needs and service requirements.
Details about organisational strategy, facilities, and projects are provided in the attached job description and description of FHFT’s ambitions for the future and sustainability commitments.
Qualifications and experience
Essential criteria
* Registered General Nurse
* Current (or pending) NMC Registration
Desirable criteria
* Dementia course or study days
Experience
Essential criteria
* Some medical ward experience
* EPIC 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
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
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is proud of its strong reputation and commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to delivering high-quality care.
We are investing in services and facilities, including new hospital developments, diagnostics expansion, and digital improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, supports safer, connected care and efficient digitised pathways.
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.
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