Job 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 16-18 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 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.
Detailed Job Description And Main 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 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 (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. We have an ongoing commitment to improving the health and care services for the 900,000 people we serve across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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