Staff Nurse, Maple Ward

NHS; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chertsey is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join their team. This role involves supervising nursing care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing education to patients and their carers. The ideal candidate must have NMC registration along with at least 12 months of post-qualification experience, ensuring high standards of patient care. The position offers a salary range of £32,602 to £39,686 a year, with benefits such as a pension scheme, on-site nurseries, and career development support.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

On-site nurseries

On-site parking

Support in career development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months post qualification experience in an acute environment.
• Evidence of leadership and effective communication skills.
• Understanding of managing medically unwell patients.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the delivery of patient care in accordance with clinical policies.
• Accountable for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Promote health education for patients and their carers.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

NMC Registration

12 months post qualification experience

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking applications for Band 5 Staff Nurse that are compassionate, competent, highly motivated individuals and has passion in looking after patients and join our team.

Main duties of the job

• To work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care.
• In collaboration with the ward integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients.
• To contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment.
• To take charge of the Ward as appropriate to the area in the absence of the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse or their deputies on a shift basis and to supervise junior registered nurses and Health care assistants.
• Ensure effective communication between staff, patients, visitors and outside agencies.
• Work collaboratively as required to ensure effective and efficient provision of health care services.
• Educate patients and their carer(s) as required where a need has been identified.
• Participate in annual staff appraisal, staff development and in-service training activities in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

Benefits

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Job description – Responsibilities

• Practice and supervise nursing and the delivery of patient care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust/Department/Ward Policies and Procedures.
• Be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care needs for assigned patients, ensuring safe practice and maintaining high standards of care.
• Promote and provide health education for patients and their carers.
• Establish and maintain effective communication links with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers.
• Maintain up-to-date, comprehensive and accurate records of clinical care, the patients condition and other relevant information in accordance with the NMC Standards for Record Keeping.
• With the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and their deputies ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.
• Be aware of and contribute to the protection of vulnerable adults and children from abuse. Report any suspicions of abuse to the nurse in charge, the Deputy or Ward Sister, or in their absence Matron, Head of Nursing or Site Co-ordinator.
• Support the implementation of quality assurance initiatives which will improve patient care and the patients environment.
• Work effectively and efficiently as part of the ward team, and in accordance with the Hospital, Unit and Wards nursing philosophy.
• Be conversant with current emergency resuscitation techniques and fire regulations and procedures both in theory and practice.
• Ensure safe storage and administration of medicines in accordance with legislation and Trust policy and practice.
• Understand the need for effective ward budgetary control and be aware of the current cost of medical supplies and equipment.
• Monitor and maintain unit equipment in each area of care, reporting problems as appropriate.
• Share in the responsibility in achieving financial savings by continually examining department procedures and products used.
• Be proficient in the use of information technology utilised within the ward area.
• To report staff sickness/absence to the unit sister, and take prompt action to cover shortfalls if necessary.
• Monitor and report any deficiencies in services, such as department cleaning, catering, laundry, portering or administrative support.
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times, including appropriate appearance in accordance with the Trust Uniform and Dress Code Policies.
• Be conversant with the corporate goals in relation to service delivery.
• To maintain a visible presence in the ward /department, undertaking clinical work regularly.

Person Specification – Essential

• Must have passed through the post foundation gateway or have a minimum of 12 months post qualification experience, at least 6 months of which must be in an acute environment.
• NMC Registration
• Evidence of leadership and communication skills.
• Has an understanding on managing medically unwell patients.
• Has an understanding and knowledge about Discharge criteria.

Person Specification – Desirable

• Able to work shifts flexibly.
• Able to demonstrate Trust vision and values, strategic objectives and key work programmes.
• Must be able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable, trustworthy & treat people who use the services, and colleagues, with respect.
• Have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights.
• Passion in looking after Palliative patients.

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

St. Peter's Hospital, Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ

Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/

Job details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,602 to £39,686 a year PA inc HCAs

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 323-NM7165-GK

Job location: St. Peter's Hospital, Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ