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We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic nurse to support our team on Eldery Care - Ward 20.
We pride ourselves in delivering excellent care.
We are looking for a nurse 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 so then come and join our Elderly Care Ward Our dynamic and patient centred team are here to provide the quality care our patients deserve.
Wexham Park Hospital part of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) take pride in delivering excellent care to our patients by investing in our staff and providing a value based culture and learning environment that you can flourish in.
At FHFT we are committed to developing our staff. As a result you will be given the opportunity to enhance your career development via preceptorship and full induction, along with having a well-established practice development team including a specialist team to ensure our staff feels fully equipped and supported in their role.
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. Whether you use our services or are just visiting you can expect us to be committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
Working for our organisation
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 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.
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.
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)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of high standards of patient care.
Skills
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
Job Overview
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic nurse to support our team on Eldery Care - Ward 20.
We pride ourselves in delivering excellent care.
We are looking for a nurse 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 so then come and join our Elderly Care Ward Our dynamic and patient centred team are here to provide the quality care our patients deserve.
Wexham Park Hospital part of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) take pride in delivering excellent care to our patients by investing in our staff and providing a value based culture and learning environment that you can flourish in.
At FHFT we are committed to developing our staff. As a result you will be given the opportunity to enhance your career development via preceptorship and full induction, along with having a well-established practice development team including a specialist team to ensure our staff feels fully equipped and supported in their role.
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. Whether you use our services or are just visiting you can expect us to be committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
Working for our organisation
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 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.
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.
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
Experience
Essential criteria
Skills
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 Eldery Care - Ward 20.
We pride ourselves in delivering excellent care.
We are looking for a nurse 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 so then come and join our Elderly Care Ward Our dynamic and patient centred team are here to provide the quality care our patients deserve.
Wexham Park Hospital part of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) take pride in delivering excellent care to our patients by investing in our staff and providing a value based culture and learning environment that you can flourish in.
At FHFT we are committed to developing our staff. As a result you will be given the opportunity to enhance your career development via preceptorship and full induction, along with having a well-established practice development team including a specialist team to ensure our staff feels fully equipped and supported in their role.
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. Whether you use our services or are just visiting you can expect us to be committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
Working for our organisation
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 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.
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.
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)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of high standards of patient care.
Skills
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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