Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Gastroenterology
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Job Overview
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join Ward 3 Gastroenterology at Wexham Park Hospital. This role is ideal for a passionate nurse who is committed to delivering excellent patient care, getting the fundamentals of nursing right, and supporting colleagues to develop their skills and confidence.
Ward 3 is a 24-bedded medical ward caring for male and female patients with a range of acute medical conditions, with a specialist focus on gastroenterology. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and supporting the nursing team, maintaining high standards of safe, effective and compassionate care, and contributing to a positive patient experience.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop and enhance leadership and clinical skills within an acute hospital setting while gaining specialist gastroenterology knowledge. The Trust provides access to leadership development programmes and support to help you succeed in the role and progress your career.
If you are a dynamic, experienced nurse with a passion for leadership, teamwork and making a difference to patients and staff, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main Duties of the Job
- Responsible and accountable for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision.
- To lead and monitor the performance and standards of care within the Nursing Team.
- To take the lead on projects as appropriate.
- In conjunction with the senior sister and other Charge Nurses, facilitate the development of the service and personal development of all nursing staff within the clinical area of responsibility.
- To deputise for the Senior Sister in their absence, attending appropriate meetings, maintaining an organised and structured workforce.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience at Band 5 in an Acute setting
- Evidence of up-to-date standards of clinical practice
Desirable criteria
- Experience of staff development
- Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of evidence-based practice
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Interest in Primary/Named Nursing, Nursing Research and Health promotion
- Excellent leadership skills
- Good, effective interpersonal & communication skills (written & verbal)
- Evidence of effective change management skills
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of recent Continued Practice Development
Desirable criteria
- Nursing degree or working towards a degree
- Teaching certificate
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT)
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.
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Our New Organisational Strategy – FHFT 2030
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 helps 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, saving 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.
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