Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Cardiology Ward

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-KMU356

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Road

Slough

SL2 4HL


Job description

Job 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.

Job description

Job 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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered general nurse
  • Current NMC registration

Desirable

  • Undertaking or completed further academic study
  • Relevant specialist course
  • Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Working with multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience in a hospital setting

Desirable

  • Some post registration experience
  • Acute experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Competent in basic life support
  • Computer literate
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
  • Able to train and supervise junior staff

Desirable

  • ILS
  • Confident in teaching
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered general nurse
  • Current NMC registration

Desirable

  • Undertaking or completed further academic study
  • Relevant specialist course
  • Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Working with multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience in a hospital setting

Desirable

  • Some post registration experience
  • Acute experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Competent in basic life support
  • Computer literate
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
  • Able to train and supervise junior staff

Desirable

  • ILS
  • Confident in teaching

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

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Road

Slough

SL2 4HL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Road

Slough

SL2 4HL


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

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o.ashiq@nhs.net

03006153304

Details

Date posted

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-KMU356

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Road

Slough

SL2 4HL


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