Staff Nurse - Ward 20

**Job Overview** **Band 5 Staff Nurse** **Ward 20, Wexham Park Hospital** Are you a compassionate and motivated nurse looking for an exciting opportunity in general medicine? We are seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our 18\-bedded female medical ward, dedicated to delivering high\-quality, patient\-centred care to individuals with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Ward 20 admits patients directly from the Emergency Department (ED) and other acute pathways, ensuring timely assessment, treatment, and ongoing management. The ward also places a strong emphasis on effective discharge planning, supporting safe and seamless transitions of care for patients. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is keen to develop their clinical skills in acute medicine, enhance their knowledge of discharge coordination, and provide holistic care within a supportive and dynamic team environment. Main duties of the job **As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, You Will** * Provide high\-quality, evidence\-based nursing care to acutely unwell patients. * Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, ensuring individualised treatment for each patient. * Support safe and efficient discharge planning, working closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and discharge coordinators. * Administer medications safely and effectively, in accordance with hospital protocols. * Monitor and respond to deteriorating patients, escalating concerns as appropriate. * Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. * Work collaboratively with colleagues, supporting junior staff, students, and healthcare assistants. * Contribute to infection prevention, hygiene standards, and initiatives to improve patient experience on the ward. 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 * Registered General Nurse * Current (or pending) NMC Registration Desirable criteria * Dementia course or study days **Experience** Essential criteria * Some medical ward experience * EPIC experience Desirable criteria * Experience in caring for elderly patients who have dementia * Previous experience managing patients with chronic medical conditions Skills \& Knowledge Essential criteria * Effective communication skills (written and verbal) * Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations * Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines * Able to train and supervise junior staff Special Requirements Essential criteria * To work in other areas of the department when required * Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required *Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.* *Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – **Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future** , and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.* *We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand\-new £100m state\-of\-the\-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.* *We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future\-proofed, featuring on\-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.* *Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.* *Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.* Apply online now