Role Overview: Band 5 Staff Nurse

Position: Staff Nurse – Elective Orthopaedics (Treetops Unit)
Location: Heatherwood Hospital, Ascot (Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust)
Salary: £33,677 – £40,996 per annum (inclusive of HCAS, pro-rata)
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term / Secondment (Full-Time, 37.5 hours/week)
Shift Pattern: Long days, night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays
Closing Date: 15/07/2026 @ 23:59 (Note: May close early if application volume is high!)

About the Unit & Trust

The Ward (Treetops): A modern, 22-bed inpatient unit (14 side rooms, 2 bays) primarily focusing on elective orthopaedics, alongside urology, breast care, and plastics. Operates 7 days a week.

The Trust Culture: Frimley Health is a highly rated, inclusive employer (Disability Confident & Armed Forces Gold Award). They utilize the modern Epic Electronic Patient Record system and emphasize a healthy work-life balance with flexible working patterns.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Heatherwood is a brand-new, £100m tech-forward, eco-friendly hospital dedicated to sustainability and NHS Net Zero goals.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Care: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care.

Shift Leadership: Act as Nurse-in-Charge (NIC) and coordinate the department in the absence of senior staff.

Professionalism: Maintain high clinical standards in strict accordance with the NMC Code.

Collaboration: Work alongside clinical nurse specialists and a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver specialized care programs.

Culture: Role model compassionate, inclusive leadership and use coaching to empower colleagues.

Candidate Requirements
Essential Criteria

Qualifications: Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current, valid NMC Registration.

Experience: Some post-registration experience in an inpatient setting.

Skills: Strong written/verbal communication, ability to evaluate care, and a collaborative team-player mindset.

Flexibility: Fully flexible to work a rotating shift pattern (nights/weekends) and cross-cover other Trust sites if required.

Vetting: Must pass a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Desirable Criteria (The Extras)
A Degree in Nursing or a post-registration qualification in orthopaedics/specialty care.

Knowledge or practical experience in coaching, mentoring, or Quality Improvement (QI) tools.

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