Staff Nurse, Frailty SDEC

NHS; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chertsey is seeking enthusiastic nurses to join their urgent care team, offering a supportive environment and flexible working patterns. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care to elderly patients. Successful candidates will have NMC registration and excellent communication skills. Opportunities for continuous professional development are available.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Flexible working

Full induction programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to cannulate and take bloods, or willingness to gain this skill during employment.
• Must have a valid right to work document.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for patient care programmes.
• Deliver high-quality direct patient care and administer medications.

Skills

Effective communication

Compassion and empathy

IT skills

Ability to work in a team

Ability to assess patients

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC registration

Job description

Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic nurses who are keen to work within our Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (OPAU: Old persons assessment unit) in the Urgent and Emergency Care Division. The department provides bespoke care to elderly patients to prevent unnecessary hospital admission. You will join a friendly and supportive team at Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

You will work within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care, collaborating with the department's multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients and contribute towards developing and maintaining a stimulating learning environment. You will receive a full induction programme (and preceptorship if new to the NHS), continuous professional development, and opportunities to develop your career. Applications from new graduates and experienced nurses are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care.
• Collaborate with the department's multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate care programmes for patients.
• Contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment; supervise junior registered and non-registered staff.
• Deliver high-quality direct patient care; manage patient admission/transfer/discharge processes; maintain a safe environment.
• Administer medications and participate in care planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, patients, families and carers; ensure evidence-based practice and research is applied.
• Maintain competency according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies and procedures.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience – Please provide a brief overview of your experience and suitability for the role; experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Skills – Effective communication, IT skills, compassion and empathy, ability to work in a team; ability to assess patients, plan and provide care; knowledge of diversity and human rights as appropriate to the role.
• Clinical Skills – Ability to cannulate and take bloods, or willingness to gain this skill during employment.
• Qualifications – Registered Nurse with evidence of NMC registration (or pending registration).
• Other Requirements – Identify area of adult nursing you are applying for; valid right to work document; current UK professional registration.

About Us

Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. The Trust employs over 3,700 staff across two hospital sites (Ashford, Surrey and St Peter’s, Chertsey, Surrey) and runs community clinics and facilities. The Trust is committed to continuous professional development and flexible working to support patient care. This is an exciting time as theatres expand at Ashford Hospital and the centre develops as a dedicated elective centre.

Details

Date posted: 26 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change; Band 5; Salary £32,602 to £39,686 per year including HCAS; Contract: Permanent; Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working.

Location

Ashford & St Peters Hospital, Guilford Road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ

Contact/Notes

Adverts may close early; applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. Disclosure and Barring Service checks apply; UK registration with the NMC is required.