Staff Nurse – Acute Frailty (Ward A5) | Flexible & Development

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join Ward A5 in our Acute Frailty Unit at St Helier Hospital. The role is suitable for newly qualified nurses and those looking to develop care for older people and frailty in a dynamic clinical setting.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, gain experience in acute frailty and geriatric assessment, and participate in a structured preceptorship to support transition to registered practice.

Qualifications

• Band 5 Staff Nurse role in Acute Frailty Unit Ward A5.
• Welcomes applications from newly qualified nurses.
• Experience in geriatric medicine or frailty is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate care to patients, including assessment, planning and delivery of treatments with safe and timely discharge.
• Administer medications, monitor patient progress, and respond to changes in condition.
• Support patients and families, work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, and contribute to quality improvement, audits, and mentoring of junior staff.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Newly qualified nurses welcome

Job description

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join Ward A5 in our Acute Frailty Unit at St Helier Hospital. The role is suitable for newly qualified nurses and those looking to develop care for older people and frailty in a dynamic clinical setting.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, gain experience in acute frailty and geriatric assessment, and participate in a structured preceptorship to support transition to registered practice.