Band 5 Staff Nurse - Open to Newly Qualified Nurses
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Slough, SL2 4HLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£33,677 to £40,996
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Trauma and Orthopaedics team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. You will work as part of a dedicat...
- Deliver high-quality, safe and patient-centred care in line with Trust policies and professional standards.
- Support the day-to-day coordination of the ward and provide leadership in the absence of the Ward Manager or Team Leader.
- Maintain accurate nursing records and ensure patient confidentiality at all times.
- Manage concerns, complaints, incidents and risks appropriately, escalating when required.
- Identify and escalate staffing, operational and patient safety issues to support effective service delivery.
- Participate in clinical supervision, mandatory training, reflective practice and continuing professional development.
- Apply learning to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.
- Support the induction, supervision and development of student nurses, newly qualified nurses and new team members.
- Promote effective multidisciplinary working and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture.
- Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
- Use resources responsibly and efficiently to support the delivery of high-quality care.
- Undertake clinical, administrative and leadership duties as delegated.
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
Qualifications
Essential: - oRegistered general nurse; - oCurrent (or pending) NMC registration
Desirable: - oUndertaking or completed further academic study; - oRelevant specialist course; - oMentorship qualification
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- Computer literate
- Time management and delegation skills
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult/ stressful situations
Desirable: - oAble to train and supervise junior staff
FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Essential: - oEffective working with multidisciplinary teams; - oAware of current professional nursing issues
Desirable: - oPost registration Acute experience; - oExperience of caring for elderly patients with dementia
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
24 September 2026
Last checked
24 September 2026
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