Staff Nurse - Trauma & Orthopaedics (Open to Newly Qualified Nurses)

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Slough is seeking a Staff Nurse in Trauma & Orthopaedics (open to newly qualified nurses). You will join a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and play a key role on the ward.

The role offers learning, professional development and career progression within a supportive speciality. You will contribute to clinical governance, participate in supervision, and support induction and development of junior staff while

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, safe and patient-centred care in line with Trust policies and professional standards.
• Support the day-to-day coordination of the ward and provide leadership in the absence of the Ward Manager or Team Leader.
• Maintain accurate nursing records and ensure patient confidentiality at all times.
• Manage concerns, complaints, incidents and risks appropriately, escalating when required.
• Identify and elevate staffing, operational and patient safety issues to support effective service delivery.
• Participate in clinical supervision, mandatory training, reflective practice and continuing professional development.
• Apply learning to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.
• Support the induction, supervision and development of student nurses, newly qualified nurses and new team members.
• Promote effective multidisciplinary working and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture.
• Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
• Use resources responsibly and efficiently to support the delivery of high-quality care.
• Undertake clinical, administrative and leadership duties as delegated.

Job description

Staff Nurse - Trauma & Orthopaedics (Open to Newly Qualified Nurses)

A Vacancy at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Trauma and Orthopaedics team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. You will work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, alongside Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orthogeriatricians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Trauma Nurse Practitioners, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

This role offers excellent opportunities for learning, professional development and career progression within a supportive and dynamic speciality committed to achieving the highest standards of care.

Open to Newly Qualified Nurses

• Deliver high-quality, safe and patient-centred care in line with Trust policies and professional standards.
• Support the day-to-day coordination of the ward and provide leadership in the absence of the Ward Manager or Team Leader.
• Maintain accurate nursing records and ensure patient confidentiality at all times.
• Manage concerns, complaints, incidents and risks appropriately, escalating when required.
• Identify and elevate staffing, operational and patient safety issues to support effective service delivery.
• Participate in clinical supervision, mandatory training, reflective practice and continuing professional development.
• Apply learning to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.
• Support the induction, supervision and development of student nurses, newly qualified nurses and new team members.
• Promote effective multidisciplinary working and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture.
• Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
• Use resources responsibly and efficiently to support the delivery of high-quality care.
• Undertake clinical, administrative and leadership duties as delegated.

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join Us

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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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 Wednesday 11 Nov 2026