Job summary Looking for a new challenge newly qualified or experienced in nursing? Come and join our dynamic friendly team on G5. G5 is a 23 bedded endocrinology ward. We support patients with endocrinological problems, alongside diabetic complications. Alongside the diabetic nurses we support patients newly diagnosed with diabetes alongside other acute medical conditions. You will work with the team of medical doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, the patients and their relatives to ensure a safe and effective discharge for our patients. Our in house discharge coordinator helps nursing staff with the complex discharge processes. Main duties of the job As a staff nurse on G5 you are responsible to the Junior sisters and Senior sister. Your main duties on the ward Admit and discharge patients safely 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 using EPIC system. 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. To promote good working relationships and to support the ward manager to achieve high morale within the team. 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 05 November 2024 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 Reference number 151-KMU104 Job locations Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Camberley GU16 7UJ 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 oNMC registration Desirable oDegree level registration Experience Essential oExperience on a medical ward Desirable oExperience of working on an acute medical ward Skills & Knowledge Essential oCompetent in basic life support and IV administration oEffective communication skills (written and verbal) oAble to train and supervise junior staff oAble to manage a team in the absence of the team leader oWorking with EPR systems oEffective working with multidisciplinary teams Special Requirements Essential oTo work in other areas of the department when required Desirable oAble to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required Person Specification Qualifications Essential oNMC registration Desirable oDegree level registration Experience Essential oExperience on a medical ward Desirable oExperience of working on an acute medical ward Skills & Knowledge Essential oCompetent in basic life support and IV administration oEffective communication skills (written and verbal) oAble to train and supervise junior staff oAble to manage a team in the absence of the team leader oWorking with EPR systems oEffective working with multidisciplinary teams Special Requirements Essential oTo work in other areas of the department when required Desirable oAble 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 Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Camberley GU16 7UJ Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)