Job summary F7 is a vascular ward focusing on Vascular Surgery. We are looking for an enthusiastic band 5 who is interested in working in an exciting area providing a high level of specialist care. The vascular unit focuses on patients with specific vascular issues. You will have the opportunity to gain a great understanding in the care of the vascular patient. Key areas will include pre and post-operative care, meeting rehab needs, post-operative pain management and establishing working relationships with the multidisciplinary team. F7 Vascular is a great place to learn a whole new speciality as the unit features a completely specific patient dynamic. Because of this, you will build great working relationships within the vascular team. We also care for General Surgical specialities including Colorectal, Upper GI, Urology and Emergency Surgical patients. We are providing an excellent opportunity to develop assessment and prioritisation skills. We offer excellent support to new members of the team, with a dedicated practice development facilitator to enable you to develop your surgical knowledge and skills.A full induction to the ward will be given and ongoing personal development will be planned through the appraisal system and with the Practice Development Team. Main duties of the job To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care. To act in accordance with policies and nursing procedures as per Trust policy. To co-ordinate the team/ward in absence of the team leader or ward manager. To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of nursing documentation. To be aware of the complaints procedure and be able to apply it as needed. To escalate as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and ward/staff issues. To participate in ongoing clinical supervision. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire. As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area. We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough. Our three core values, and the behaviors that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical, and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum INCL HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-JLM369-A Job locations Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further role information and the full list of responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further role information and the full list of responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered general nurse Desirable Relevant specialist course Mentorship qualification Evidence of Further Academic Studies Skills Essential Able to manage a small group of patients Computer literate Able to manage conflicting priorities Experience Desirable Surgical experience Post registration Acute experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered general nurse Desirable Relevant specialist course Mentorship qualification Evidence of Further Academic Studies Skills Essential Able to manage a small group of patients Computer literate Able to manage conflicting priorities Experience Desirable Surgical experience Post registration Acute experience 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 Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)