Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Gastro Ward (open to Newly Qualified Nurses)

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North East England
Permanent
Registered Nurse/RN
GBP 33,677 - 40,996 per year

Posted 9 day(s) ago

Reference: 2362508


Job summary

Staff Nurses - Gastro Ward

Frimley Park Hospital | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Join Frimley Health's friendly and supportive nursing team on our Gastro Ward at Frimley Park Hospital. We are recruiting 2 Staff Nurses for 12-month fixed-term contracts or secondments.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced nurses seeking a new challenge and newly qualified nurses looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent surgical care and want to be part of a welcoming team that values compassion, teamwork and professional development, we would love to hear from you.

You will work alongside experienced nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, gaining valuable clinical experience while developing your confidence and expertise.

We are committed to supporting your learning, career progression and wellbeing. Whether you are starting your nursing career or looking to take the next step, you will be welcomed into a team where your contribution matters.

Apply now and become part of Frimley Health's dedicated nursing team.

Main duties of the job

Providing safe, effective and compassionate nursing care from admission through to discharge.

  • Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a positive patient experience.
  • Supporting the delivery of established, standardised care pathways that enable the successful same-day discharge of the majority of day-case patients.
  • Delivering pre-operative and post-operative care, including patient education and discharge planning.
  • Contributing to the continued success of the Surgical Hub by maintaining high standards of communication and teamwork across departments.
  • Ensuring accurate documentation using the Trust's Electronic Patient Record system and adhering to Trust policies, professional standards and best practice guidelines.
  • Supporting a culture of continuous improvement, helping the team maintain the excellent levels of patient satisfaction reflected in regular Friends and Family Test feedback.

Working as part of a friendly and dedicated team, you will help ensure every patient receives the highest standard of care and enjoys the best possible surgical experience.

About us

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.

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Details
Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-KMU548

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimey

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person spec for all relevant information appertaining to the job role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person spec for all relevant information appertaining to the job role.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Current (or pending) NMC registration
Desirable
  • Dementia course or study days
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of working in a hospital ward
Desirable
  • Experience in caring for elderly patients who have dementia
  • Previous experience managing patients with chronic medical conditions
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
  • Awareness of current professional nursing issues
  • Able to manage a team in the absence of the team leader
Special Requirements
Essential
  • To work in other areas of the department when required
  • Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Current (or pending) NMC registration
Desirable
  • Dementia course or study days
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of working in a hospital ward
Desirable
  • Experience in caring for elderly patients who have dementia
  • Previous experience managing patients with chronic medical conditions
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
  • Awareness of current professional nursing issues
  • Able to manage a team in the absence of the team leader
Special Requirements
Essential
  • To work in other areas of the department when required
  • Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimey

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimey

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)