Staff Nurses

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Slough is seeking enthusiastic Staff Nurses to join the dynamic Cardiology team at Wexham Park Hospital. The role involves providing high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are newly qualified or experienced nurses who thrive on professional development. Join us to deliver exceptional care to cardiac patients and grow your expertise in this vital specialty. The organization values sustainability, staff well-being, and innovative care delivery.

Benefits

Comprehensive preceptorship programme

Mentorship opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Delivering high-quality nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Conducting assessments and evaluations for patient care.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate safe and effective patient care.
• Coordinate the team in the absence of the team leader.
• Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Clinical supervision

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Newly qualified from a UK university

Job description

Staff Nurse, Cardiology, Wexham Park Hospital

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Staff Nurses to join our dynamic Cardiology team at Wexham Park Hospital. Ward 4, our 20-bed Acute Cardiology Stepdown Unit, plays a vital role within our innovative Cardiac Unit. The ward works closely with our 10-bed Coronary Care Unit and two state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheter Laboratories, offering a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in cardiology nursing across the full spectrum of acute cardiac care.

We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses graduating from UK universities this year, as well as experienced nurses looking to advance their skills. At FHFT, you will benefit from a comprehensive preceptorship programme, mentorship, and ongoing professional development to help you thrive in your role. If you are compassionate, committed, and eager to learn, you will find a supportive, collaborative environment where professional growth is encouraged. Join us and help deliver high-quality care to cardiac patients while developing your expertise in this exciting specialty.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, healthcare assistants, and care assistants.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate safe and effective patient care.
• Maintain high standards of care in line with trust policies, clinical guidelines, and governance requirements.
• Coordinate the team in the absence of the team leader.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient records and maintain accurate nursing documentation.
• Handle complaints, incidents, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Participate in clinical supervision, audits, and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain personal professional portfolio and stay updated on legislation and hospital policies.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and contribute to staff and student nurse education.
• Promote positive working relationships within the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide specialist advice on cardiac procedures and support health promotion.
• Use resources efficiently with awareness of budgetary impact.
• Undertake extended clinical roles as required.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy - FHFT 2030 - sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values - Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation - we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helping us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates' investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.