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Staff Nurse - Christiansen Medical Unit

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must be a Registered General Nurse with NMC registration, have medical ward and EPIC experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage workloads and supervise junior staff.
  • You will provide evidence-based nursing care, assess and implement patient treatment, manage discharges, administer medications, monitor patient conditions, ensure documentation accuracy, and support team members.

Requirements

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Current (or pending) NMC Registration
  • Some medical ward experience
  • EPIC experience
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
  • Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
  • Able to train and supervise junior staff
  • To work in other areas of the department when required
  • Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to acutely unwell patients.
  • Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, ensuring individualised treatment for each patient.
  • Support safe and efficient discharge planning, working closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and discharge coordinators.
  • Administer medications safely and effectively, in accordance with hospital protocols.
  • Monitor and respond to deteriorating patients, escalating concerns as appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, supporting junior staff, students, and healthcare assistants.
  • Contribute to infection prevention, hygiene standards, and initiatives to improve patient experience on the ward.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Staff Nurse - Christiansen Medical Unit.

Where is the position located?

The position is located at Wexham Park Hospital in the Christiansen Medical Unit.

What type of patients will I be caring for?

You will be caring for male patients with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions.

What are the main duties of the Band 5 Staff Nurse?

Main duties include providing high-quality nursing care, assisting in patient assessment and planning, supporting discharge planning, administering medications, monitoring patients, maintaining clinical documentation, collaborating with colleagues, and contributing to infection prevention and patient experience initiatives.

What qualifications are required for this role?

You must be a Registered General Nurse with current (or pending) NMC Registration.

Is any experience required for this position?

Yes, some medical ward experience and EPIC experience are essential.

Are there any desirable qualifications for applicants?

Yes, a dementia course or relevant study days would be desirable.

What skills and knowledge are essential for this role?

Essential skills include effective communication, good interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritize workload, and the capability to train and supervise junior staff.

Will I be required to work flexible shifts?

Yes, the role requires the ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

What values does the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust emphasize?

The Trust emphasizes commitment to excellence, teamwork, and a forward-looking approach.

What opportunities for professional development are available?

The Trust provides first class development opportunities and a wide range of training in management, leadership, and clinical skills.

How many beds are in the Christiansen Medical Unit?

The Christiansen Medical Unit has 16-18 beds.

What is the focus of the care provided in this ward?

The focus is on high-quality care for acutely unwell patients, timely assessment, treatment, ongoing care, and effective discharge planning.

Are there any benefits for working at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

Yes, the Trust offers various benefits, including professional development opportunities and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

Science & Healthcare
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10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.