Job summary
Staff Nurse - Endocrine & Medical Ward (Ward 5)Wexham Park Hospital
Ward 5 is a busy 36-bedded Endocrine and Medical ward delivering high-quality, 24-hour nursing care. We are proud of our friendly and supportive team of nurses, healthcare assistants, consultants, doctors, housekeepers and ward hosts/hostesses who work together to provide safe, compassionate and patient-centred care.
As a Staff Nurse, you will assess, plan and deliver evidence-based care for patients with a range of endocrine and complex medical conditions. You will work collaboratively within a strong multi-disciplinary team and support patients and families throughout their hospital journey.
Our dedicated MDT includes a discharge coordinator, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitian and speech & language therapist. We also work closely with specialist teams including diabetes nursing, tissue viability, amputee rehabilitation, vascular and foot care services, ensuring holistic and comprehensive care.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills within a supportive environment that values teamwork, learning and professional growth.
Join Ward 5 and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without direct supervision. To work as part of a team of nurses, health care assistants, doctors and multi-disciplinary team e.g. diabetic specialist nurses, OT, PT, TVN, podiatry, etc and be responsible for the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating of nursing care of our patients.
About us
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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Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum incl HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
151-KMU404
Job locations
Wexham Park Hospital
Wexham street
Slough
SL2 4HL
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
* Current NMC Registration
Desirable
* Diabetes Course
* Mentorship course or similar
Experience
Essential
* Some post registration experience
* Experience of managing patients with chronic medical conditions
Desirable
* Experience in caring for Endocrine/Diabetic patients
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Self-motivated and uses own initiative
* Able to work as an effective team member
* Ability to manage change within the working environment
* Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
* Able to train and supervise Junior staff
Desirable
* Nurse in charge competency
* EPIC familiar or IT skills
Special Requirements
Essential
* To work in other areas of the department when required
* Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current NMC Registration
Desirable
* Diabetes Course
* Mentorship course or similar
Experience
Essential
* Some post registration experience
* Experience of managing patients with chronic medical conditions
Desirable
* Experience in caring for Endocrine/Diabetic patients
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Self-motivated and uses own initiative
* Able to work as an effective team member
* Ability to manage change within the working environment
* Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
* Able to train and supervise Junior staff
Desirable
* Nurse in charge competency
* EPIC familiar or IT skills
Special Requirements
Essential
* To work in other areas of the department when required
* Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required
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.
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.
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
Wexham Park Hospital
Wexham street
Slough
SL2 4HL
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Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wexham Park Hospital
Wexham street
Slough
SL2 4HL
Employer's website
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