Job summary

Band 5 Staff NurseWexham Park HospitalChristiansen Medical UnitAre you a compassionate and motivated nurse looking for an exciting opportunity in general medicine? We are seeking Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our 16-18 bedded male medical ward, which provides high-quality care for patients with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions.Our ward admits patients directly from the Emergency Department (ED) and other acute pathways, ensuring timely assessment, treatment, and ongoing care. We also focus on discharge planning, ensuring safe and effective transitions for patients. If you are looking to develop your skills in acute medicine, discharge management, and holistic patient care, this role is for you!

"This role is open to newly qualified nurses"

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.

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

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

151-KMU560

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Road , Wexham

Slough

SL24HL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job 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.

Job description Job 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

• Registered General Nurse
• Current (or pending) NMC Registration

Desirable

• Dementia course or study days

Experience

Essential

• Some medical ward experience
• EPIC experience

Desirable

• Experience in caring for elderly patients who have dementia
• Previous experience managing patients with chronic medical conditions

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• 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

• To work in other areas of the department when required
• Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Current (or pending) NMC Registration Desirable Dementia course or study days Experience Essential Some medical ward experience EPIC experience Desirable Experience in caring for elderly patients who have dementia Previous experience managing patients with chronic medical conditions Skills & Knowledge Essential 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 To work in other areas of the department when required Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required

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 , Wexham

Slough

SL24HL

United Kingdom

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 , Wexham

Slough

SL24HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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