Staff Nurse - Cardiology Ward | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic healthcare provider in Slough is seeking dedicated Staff Nurses for its Cardiology team at Wexham Park Hospital. The role involves delivering high-quality nursing care, assessing patient needs, and coordinating care within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. Ideal candidates are compassionate, motivated, and either newly qualified or experienced. The organization values work-life balance and offers extensive professional development opportunities. This position is pivotal in enhancing the care for cardiac patients, ensuring effective collaboration and support in their recovery.

Benefits

Comprehensive preceptorship programme

Mentorship and ongoing professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated candidates.
• Experience or new graduates welcome.
• Ability to undertake extended clinical roles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care.
• Assess, plan, and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain standards in line with trust policies.
• Coordinate team in leader's absence.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient records.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Cardiac nursing expertise

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Training in cardiology

Job description

Staff Nurse, Cardiology, Wexham Park Hospital

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Staff Nurses to join our dynamic Cardiology team at Wexham Park Hospital.

Ward 4, our 20-bed Acute Cardiology Stepdown Unit, plays a vital role within our innovative Cardiac Unit. The ward works closely with our 10-bed Coronary Care Unit and two state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheter Laboratories, offering a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in cardiology nursing across the full spectrum of acute cardiac care.

We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses graduating from UK universities this year, as well as experienced nurses looking to advance their skills. At FHFT, you will benefit from a comprehensive preceptorship programme, mentorship, and ongoing professional development to help you thrive in your role.

If you are compassionate, committed, and eager to learn, you will find a supportive, collaborative environment where professional growth is encouraged. Join us and help deliver high-quality care to cardiac patients while developing your expertise in this exciting specialty.

• Deliver high-quality nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, healthcare assistants, and care assistants.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate safe and effective patient care.
• Maintain high standards of care in line with trust policies, clinical guidelines, and governance requirements.
• Coordinate the team in the absence of the team leader.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient records and maintain accurate nursing documentation.
• Handle complaints, incidents, and escalating issues appropriately.
• Participate in clinical supervision, audits, and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain personal professional portfolio and stay updated on legislation and hospital policies.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and contribute to staff and student nurse education.
• Promote positive working relationships within the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide specialist advice on cardiac procedures and support health promotion.
• Use resources efficiently with awareness of budgetary impact.
• Undertake extended clinical roles as required.

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.

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026