Opportunity to provide compassionate and quality care to elderly patients, making a real difference in their lives.
Access to extensive professional development opportunities, including management, leadership, and clinical skills training.
Supportive and inclusive work environment committed to employee well-being and a healthy work-life balance.
Flexibility in work patterns to accommodate the diverse needs of staff and the community served.
Membership in a reputable and ambitious Foundation Trust recognized for its high standards and investment in healthcare services.
Engagement in a dynamic and patient-centered team that values adaptability and effective communication.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Staff Nurse for its Elderly Care team, specifically for Ward 7, Ward 8, and the Acute Frailty Unit at Wexham Park Hospital in Slough. The role is ideal for both experienced and newly qualified nurses who are passionate about providing high-quality care to elderly patients in a busy ward environment. Candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills and a commitment to high standards of patient care while being adaptable to change.
The Trust emphasises inclusivity and offers flexible working patterns to meet both staff and service needs. It is committed to ongoing professional development, providing various training opportunities, and strives to foster a healthy work-life balance. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is recognized for its achievements and aims to enhance healthcare services across the region, making it an exciting time for prospective employees to join an ambitious and supportive organisation.
The Trust emphasises inclusivity and offers flexible working patterns to meet both staff and service needs. It is committed to ongoing professional development, providing various training opportunities, and strives to foster a healthy work-life balance. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is recognized for its achievements and aims to enhance healthcare services across the region, making it an exciting time for prospective employees to join an ambitious and supportive organisation.
Job Overview
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic nurse to support our team on Older Persons Medicine - Ward 7, Ward 8, and Acute Frailty Unit.
We pride ourselves in delivering excellent care and quality care.
We are looking for nurses who can think on their feet and tolerate working in a busy ward environment and know how to priorities their delivery of care.
Main duties of the job
Exciting opportunities have arisen at Frimley Health Elderly Care ward, at Wexham Park Hospital.
Our Elderly Care ward is looking to invest in you!
Are you an experienced or newly qualified nurse with an interest and passion in looking after Elderly Patients?
If yes, then come and join our Older Persons Medicine. Our dynamic and patient centred team are here to provide the quality care our patients deserve.
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, 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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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
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in health & wellbeing, delivering excellence for our communities.
We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park.
We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment .
Our three core values , and the behaviours 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 .
Apply online now
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic nurse to support our team on Older Persons Medicine - Ward 7, Ward 8, and Acute Frailty Unit.
We pride ourselves in delivering excellent care and quality care.
We are looking for nurses who can think on their feet and tolerate working in a busy ward environment and know how to priorities their delivery of care.
Main duties of the job
Exciting opportunities have arisen at Frimley Health Elderly Care ward, at Wexham Park Hospital.
Our Elderly Care ward is looking to invest in you!
Are you an experienced or newly qualified nurse with an interest and passion in looking after Elderly Patients?
If yes, then come and join our Older Persons Medicine. Our dynamic and patient centred team are here to provide the quality care our patients deserve.
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, 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
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
- Current NMC Registration (first or second level)
Essential criteria
- Evidence of high standards of patient care.
Essential criteria
- Effective communication skills (written & verbal).
- Ability to adapt to change within working situations.
We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in health & wellbeing, delivering excellence for our communities.
We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park.
We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment .
Our three core values , and the behaviours 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 .
Apply online now
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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.
Clinical Skills:
1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.
2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.
3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.
4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.
6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).
Soft Skills:
1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.
5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills:
1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.
3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).
Continuing Professional Development:
1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.
Employment Considerations:
1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.
2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.
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