Job Overview
Ward F8 is a 31 bedded surgical ward based at Frimley Park Hospital caring for patients under general Surgery.
The ward offers excellent support to new members of the team and you can complete various training to support your needs.
A full induction to the ward and the band 6 role will be given and ongoing personal development will be planned through the appraisal system.
There are opportunities to undertake leadership courses and the surgical acute care course.
Main duties of the job
To act as a credible role model.
To undertake operational duties to maintain efficiency and patient safety.
To deliver and audit the trust and national standards.
To support and provide leadership for the nursing team.
To act as a mentor and lead induction for new staff and students.
To participate in recruitment and selection of new staff.
To be aware of the complaints procedure and to deal with ward level complaints as necessary.
Please see full job description and person specification for more details.
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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Professional Clinical Role
Responsible for the assessment of patient care needs the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision.
To participate and assist in systematic monitoring and evaluation of nursing practice.
To participate and assist in setting standards of patient care based on sound evidence-based findings, implementing these into practice.
Ensure that the nursing practices of the area comply with the Trust's Nursing policies and procedures and maintain high standards of nursing practice.
To comply at all times with the NMC Code of Conduct
Communicate effectively and liaise with all health care staff as appropriate.
To encourage and maintain good relationship with Medical Staff and other members of the Primary care & Social Services teams in order to provide the best care.
To support the implementation and maintenance of Team Nursing within the clinical area, taking responsibility for a small case-load of patients. Within this system of case management, co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patients along their critical pathway, reporting any variance from the pathway. Take named responsibility for co-ordinating individual patient's discharge.
To participate in Quality Assurance initiatives within the unit.
Where appropriate, and competent, consolidate and extend own clinical skills in all aspects of nursing, furthering own professional knowledge in a rapidly changing environment.
To ensure that all issues relating to the implementation of clinical governance are addressed on the unit. This includes maintaining and reviewing the standards of care on a regular basis, participation in any changes which need to be implemented to improve the service where necessary following complaints, taking appropriate risk management action, and participating in the evaluation of the quality of care offered to patients.
Pro-actively respond to potential complaints, to prevent formal complaints from occurring. Supervisory role
As part of professional development, occasionally co-ordinate the shift as the 'nurse in charge' as per Trust Guidelines, under the direct supervision of a more senior member of staff. Within that responsibility; plan, organise and deploy staff according to competencies and workload in order to meet patient needs.
To assist the Ward Manager in: Induction of bank/agency and junior staff to the clinical area. Ward audit and quality assurance programmes. Ensuring adequate supply of equipment, linen and anything Else which is required in the absence of the Ward Manager? Education and Research Role
Act as a role model and mentor to students and junior staff.
To undertake the D grade competency programme.
Contribute towards the development of an effective learning environment within the clinical area. Personal Development
To maintain own personal & professional development, keeping PREP folders up to date.
GENERAL
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The post holder is, at all times, expected to carry out his/her duties in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunity Policy.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust operates a no-smoking policy. Staff smoking is not permitted on Trust premises.
You are required to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work and to ensure that statutory and departmental safety regulations are adhered to.
This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and can be altered in consultation with the post holder.
Supervisory role
As part of professional development, occasionally co-ordinate the shift as the 'nurse in charge' as per Trust Guidelines, under the direct supervision of a more senior member of staff. Within that responsibility, plan, organise and deploy staff according to competencies and workload in order to meet patient needs.
To assist the Ward Manager in: Induction of bank/agency and junior staff to the clinical area. Ward audit and quality assurance programmes. Ensuring adequate supply of equipment, linen and anything. Else which is required in the absence of the Ward Manager?
Education and Research Role
Act as a role model and mentor to students and junior staff.
To undertake the D grade competency programme.
Contribute towards the development of an effective learning environment within the clinical area
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
NMC Pin
Surgical Care Experience
Essential criteria
Minimum of 2 years experience on an acute surgical ward.
Desirable criteria
Recognised surgical care course.
Qualification
Essential criteria
Recent mentorship experience
Desirable criteria
Has a recognised mentorship qualification
Leadership experience
Essential criteria
Ability to be Nurse in Charge
Desirable criteria
Leadership course
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.
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