Staff Nurse - Respiratory/Rheumatology

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking dedicated staff nurses to join their team, focusing on Respiratory Medicine, Rheumatology, and General Medicine. Positions offer a supportive environment and a structured career pathway for personal and professional growth. Newly qualified nurses are especially encouraged to apply, with opportunities for mentorship and development. Flexibility in work hours is also supported.

Qualifications

• Recent experience within a medical nursing environment.
• Working as part of a team in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Maintain high standards of patient care.
• Complete administrative and nursing duties as delegated.

Skills

Effective communication skills (written and verbal)

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Awareness of current professional nursing issues

Education

Current (or pending) NMC Registration

Job description

Overview

Are you a nurse who is due to qualify, newly qualified, experienced or returning to practice and looking to develop, grow or change the direction of your career? Frimley Health Foundation Trust is your employer of choice. We are looking for staff nurses to join our team in our newly built wards encompassing Respiratory Medicine, Rheumatology and General Medicine. From day one we work hard to make sure you feel welcome, supported and valued. We create a tailored individual development plan so you can follow the path you choose – whether you pursue your current interests or branch into a new field. We offer a structured career pathway with full support to progress in your career and gain further qualifications. For newly qualified nurses, the Trust has a well-established preceptorship programme supported by competency-based learning on the ward. Our Nursing teams benefit from a strong support framework and a flexible working approach to help our staff achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please specify your preferred clinical area of interest/site location in the first line of your supporting statement.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care with minimal supervision.
• To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.
• To carry out all administrative and nursing duties as delegated by the team leader and senior sister.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff with a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. We support a healthy work/life balance and encourage applications from those who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean different patterns and hours. We strive to meet the needs of our staff and the service and its users.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Current (or pending) NMC Registration

Desirable criteria

• Dementia course or study days
• Respiratory course or study days

Experience

Essential criteria

• Recent experience within a medical nursing environment
• Working as part of a team in a demanding environment

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience managing patients with chronic medical conditions

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
• Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
• Awareness of current professional nursing issues

Special Requirements

Essential criteria

• To work in other areas of the department when required
• Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is proud of its strong reputation and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – aims to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Our values are Commitment to Excellence, Working Together, and Facing the Future. We are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a new hospital at Frimley Park, expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and continued transformation of services. We have delivered a brand-new £100m Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services. We are committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition, with environmentally responsible, energy-efficient developments and on-site renewables. We are embedding digital innovation and quality improvement, including our Epic electronic patient record launched in 2024 to enable safer, more connected, and more effective care. Everything we do is guided by our values as we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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