Staff Nurse - Ward 2 SDEC

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse for their Same Day Emergency Care Ward. This part-time role offers flexibility and the chance to develop skills in a dynamic environment. Ideal for those passionate about surgical care, the position involves assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. The organization values professional growth and offers opportunities for continued education and mentorship. Join a supportive team committed to excellence in patient care and make a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits

Full Trust induction

Minimum 2 weeks of supernumerary support

On-the-job clinical guidance

Mentorship and career development planning

Opportunities for continued professional development

Qualifications

• NMC-registered Nurse (Band 5) with a strong interest in surgical care.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development and mentorship course.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and implement care programmes without supervision.
• Monitor nursing team performance and provide education as needed.

Skills

Ability to work without supervision

Teaching experience

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Current NMC Registration

Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development

Working towards gaining a mentorship course

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Job Overview

Part-Time Registered Nurse – Ward 2 SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care)

Band 5 | 22.5 hours/week | Monday to Friday (Flexible Days)

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed Registered Nurse with a background in surgery—or a strong interest in the surgical field—to join our dynamic and supportive team on Ward 2 SDEC. This part-time role is ideal for a nurse seeking flexibility while developing skills in a fast-paced, same-day emergency care environment.

Key Requirements

• NMC-registered Nurse (Band 5)
• Surgical experience preferred, but not essential
• A strong interest in surgical care
• Positive, proactive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Availability for flexible weekday shifts (3 x 7.5 hour days)

What We Offer

• Full Trust induction
• Minimum 2 weeks of supernumerary support
• On-the-job clinical guidance from the Surgical Practice Development Nurse
• Mentorship and career development planning
• Opportunities for continued professional development through:
• Study days
• In-house surgical training modules
• Accredited university courses

Join a team that values excellence in patient care and supports your professional growth every step of the way.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision.
• To assist in the monitoring of performance and work of the Nursing Team, providing education and support as appropriate.
• To regularly take charge of the shift, managing the shift as safely and effectively as possible.

The ward has a positive approach to flexible working in order to help our staff achieve a healthy work/life balance, an ethic that is strongly supported by the Trust. Consideration will be given to applicants looking for part-time working hours. As a department, we take pride in our staff, ensuring that your professional development is paramount. If you wish to broaden your professional skills and gain expert knowledge in a fantastic specialist field, then this opportunity is for you!

Working for our organisation

Working with us at Frimley Health will give you the chance to deliver care you can be proud of! We work closely as a Multi-disciplinary Team working alongside General Surgeons, Urologists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Advanced Clinical Practitioners, all striving to provide the highest standards of clinical excellence.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision.
• To participate and assist in systematic monitoring and evaluation of nursing practice.
• To participate and assist in setting standards of patient care based on sound evidence-based findings, implementing these into practice.
• Ensure that the nursing practices of the area comply with the Trust’s Nursing policies and procedures and maintain high standards of nursing practice.
• To comply at all times with the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Communicate effectively and liaise with all healthcare staff as appropriate.
• To encourage and maintain good relationships with Medical Staff and other members of the Primary care & Social Services teams to provide the best care.
• To support the implementation and maintenance of Team Nursing within the clinical area, taking responsibility for a caseload of patients. Within this system of case management, coordinate and monitor the progress of patients along their clinical pathway, reporting any variance from the pathway. Take named responsibility for coordinating individual patient discharge.
• To participate in Quality Assurance initiatives within the unit, implementing actions as a result of these initiatives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Current NMC Registration.
• Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development.
• Working towards gaining a mentorship course.

Desirable criteria

• Previous surgical experience.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to work without supervision.
• Teaching experience.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Desirable criteria

• Surgical module.

Interview

Essential criteria

• Previous experience.

Desirable criteria

• Surgical and/or urology experience.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As a well-performing, well-led, and ambitious Foundation Trust, we are committed to improving health and care services for the 900,000 people we serve across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and south Buckinghamshire.

We are proud of our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in health & wellbeing, delivering excellence for our communities.

We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit, a £49 million major new Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a new £100 million state-of-the-art hospital replacing the existing Heatherwood hospital. We are also planning further investments in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park.

Our investments extend to quality improvement and digital programs, including the new EPR – Epic – which went live in June, supporting our goal to provide the highest quality healthcare.

Our three core values—Committed to Excellence, Working Together, and Facing the Future—guide our actions and expectations for staff in their treatment of patients, visitors, and colleagues.

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