Job summary Are you an experienced Nurse looking for an opportunity to grow, develop, or take your career in a new direction? We are excited to offer a position within Ward 9 - Respiratory Medicine at Wexham Park Hospital, part of the Medicine Directorate. Ward 9 is a 16-bed unit specialising in the care of patients with respiratory conditions, including COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease (ILD), and more. Our team also provides expert care for patients with tracheostomies, laryngectomies, home NIV machines, and chest drains. At Wexham Park Hospital, we are committed to professional growth and development. With the support of our dedicated Practice Development Nurse, you will have access to ongoing training and skill enhancement through the nationally recognized Skills Competency Framework. If you are passionate about respiratory care and eager to advance your nursing career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you Main duties of the job o Provision of nursing care for patients with a variety of acute condition o Co-ordinating the care of patients across the multi-disciplinary team o Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual patient care with minimal supervision o To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that treatments are correctly carried out in accordance with given policy 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. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,469 to £38,308 a year Per annum incl HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 151-KMU159 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 NMC Registration Desirable Degree level registration ILS Acute care/critical care course Experience Essential Recent experience within an acute medical nursing environment Desirable Post qualification experience Skills & Knowledge Essential Competent in basic life support and IV administration Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines Effective communication skills (written and verbal) Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult/ stressful situations Effective working with multidisciplinary teams Special Requirements Essential Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required To work in other areas of the department when required Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registration Desirable Degree level registration ILS Acute care/critical care course Experience Essential Recent experience within an acute medical nursing environment Desirable Post qualification experience Skills & Knowledge Essential Competent in basic life support and IV administration Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines Effective communication skills (written and verbal) Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult/ stressful situations Effective working with multidisciplinary teams Special Requirements Essential Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required To work in other areas of the department when 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 Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)