Staff Nurse - General Surgical (open to Newly Qualified Nurses)
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £33,677 - £40,996 per annum incl HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2026 |
| Location: | Frimley, GU16 7UJ |
| Company: | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8024646/151-ZT036 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Join Our Dynamic F8 Team – Band 5 Registered Nurse Opportunity
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 nurse to join our dedicated team in a rewarding and fast-paced specialist area, delivering high-quality care to a diverse patient population.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and clinical skills while caring for a wide range of acute surgical patients. You will gain valuable experience in:
• Pre- and post-operative patient care
• Supporting rehabilitation and recovery pathways
• Post-operative pain management
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding patient outcomes
Why Choose F8?
F8 provides a unique and supportive learning environment, with a distinct patient group that offers varied and rewarding clinical experiences. Whether you are looking to develop a new specialty or broaden your existing skills, you will be supported by an experienced and welcoming team committed to professional development.
The close-knit nature of the unit fosters strong working relationships across the multidisciplinary team, creating a positive and collaborative culture where every team member is valued.
If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care, eager to learn, and looking to develop your career in a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.
This role is open to newly qualified nurses graduating in September 2026.
• To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.
• To act in accordance with policies and nursing procedures as per Trust policy.
• To co-ordinate the team/ward in absence of the team leader or ward manager.
• To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of nursing documentation.
• To be aware of the complaints procedure and be able to apply it as needed.
• To escalate as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and ward/staff issues.
• To maintain own personal portfolio/profile and to take responsibility for annual updates on current legislative/hospital issues.
• To ensure all training undertaken is evaluated to determine its effectiveness in practice and to ensure all objectives have been met.
• To assist in teaching programmes for student nurses/new staff and newly qualified nurses and contribute towards a positive learning environment.
• The post holder will have a comprehensive knowledge of nursing and will be able to care for a patient from admission to discharge.
• To actively support in the promotion of health.
Demonstrate a sound knowledge of infection control standards and promote these within unit environment
• To use all resources efficiently and effectively maintaining an awareness of budgetary implications.
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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For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
This advert closes on Monday 8 Jun 2026
Join Our Dynamic F8 Team – Band 5 Registered Nurse Opportunity
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 nurse to join our dedicated team in a rewarding and fast-paced specialist area, delivering high-quality care to a diverse patient population.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and clinical skills while caring for a wide range of acute surgical patients. You will gain valuable experience in:
• Pre- and post-operative patient care
• Supporting rehabilitation and recovery pathways
• Post-operative pain management
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding patient outcomes
Why Choose F8?
F8 provides a unique and supportive learning environment, with a distinct patient group that offers varied and rewarding clinical experiences. Whether you are looking to develop a new specialty or broaden your existing skills, you will be supported by an experienced and welcoming team committed to professional development.
The close-knit nature of the unit fosters strong working relationships across the multidisciplinary team, creating a positive and collaborative culture where every team member is valued.
If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care, eager to learn, and looking to develop your career in a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.
This role is open to newly qualified nurses graduating in September 2026.
• To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.
• To act in accordance with policies and nursing procedures as per Trust policy.
• To co-ordinate the team/ward in absence of the team leader or ward manager.
• To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of nursing documentation.
• To be aware of the complaints procedure and be able to apply it as needed.
• To escalate as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and ward/staff issues.
• To maintain own personal portfolio/profile and to take responsibility for annual updates on current legislative/hospital issues.
• To ensure all training undertaken is evaluated to determine its effectiveness in practice and to ensure all objectives have been met.
• To assist in teaching programmes for student nurses/new staff and newly qualified nurses and contribute towards a positive learning environment.
• The post holder will have a comprehensive knowledge of nursing and will be able to care for a patient from admission to discharge.
• To actively support in the promotion of health.
Demonstrate a sound knowledge of infection control standards and promote these within unit environment
• To use all resources efficiently and effectively maintaining an awareness of budgetary implications.
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 Trust benefits on Vimeo
For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
This advert closes on Monday 8 Jun 2026