Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Elderly Care

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Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and compassionate nurse to join our Elderly Care Ward at Wexham Park Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and patient-centred team, committed to delivering high-quality care to our elderly patients.

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 supportive and multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide high-quality, patient-centred care to elderly patients.
  • Monitor patient health and respond to their changing needs.
  • Administer medications safely and effectively.
  • Ensure patient safety and well-being at all times.
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver efficient and holistic care.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of elderly patients, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated 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.

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Details

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

151-NM20-A

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Road, Slough

Slough

SL2 4HL


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Independently assess patient care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate care programs.
  • Assist in the systematic monitoring and evaluation of nursing practices.
  • Contribute to setting and implementing evidence-based patient care standards.
  • Ensure nursing practices align with Trust policies and maintain high standards.
  • Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct (2002) at all times.
  • Communicate effectively and collaborate with healthcare staff as needed

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

  • Independently assess patient care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate care programs.
  • Assist in the systematic monitoring and evaluation of nursing practices.
  • Contribute to setting and implementing evidence-based patient care standards.
  • Ensure nursing practices align with Trust policies and maintain high standards.
  • Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct (2002) at all times.
  • Communicate effectively and collaborate with healthcare staff as needed

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

  • Current NMC Registration (first or second level)

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of high standards of patient care.

Skills

Essential

  • Effective communication skills (written & verbal).

Desirable

  • Ability to adapt to change within working situations.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC Registration (first or second level)

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of high standards of patient care.

Skills

Essential

  • Effective communication skills (written & verbal).

Desirable

  • Ability to adapt to change within working situations.

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

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Road, Slough

Slough

SL2 4HL


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Road, Slough

Slough

SL2 4HL


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Ward Manager

Robert Daniel

robert.daniel1@nhs.net

03006153663

Details

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

151-NM20-A

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Road, Slough

Slough

SL2 4HL


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