Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 14 April 2026

Job summary

At Treetops, we're proud to offer high-quality inpatient care in a welcoming, supportive environment. Our 22-bed unit specialises primarily in elective orthopaedics, while also providing expert care across urology, breast care, and plastics.

Our thoughtfully designed ward includes 14 private side rooms and 2 bays, allowing us to meet a wide range of patient needs with comfort and dignity at the heart of everything we do. We're open seven days a week, with procedures taking place Monday to Saturday, ensuring flexibility and convenience for our patients.

What truly sets Treetops apart is our dedicated multidisciplinary team. We are passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centred care, supporting not only excellent clinical outcomes but also the ongoing development of our staff and services.

Main duties of the job

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care working as a member of the teamunder the direction of the NIC.
To be responsible for the organising and co-ordination of nursing services in the department in the absence of senior staff on a regular basis.
Taking responsibility for the planning, practice and evaluation of nursing care ensuringthat the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.
To work with the clinical nurse specialists and wider MDT in developing and providingspecialised nursing care programmes to a diverse range of patients and to ensuresupport to carers.

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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Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-ZT010

Job locations

Heatherwood Hospital

Brook Avenue

Ascot

SL5 7GB

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of tasks and responsibilities associated with this role please refer to the job description/person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of tasks and responsibilities associated with this role please refer to the job description/person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Registered General Nurse (RGN)
Current NMC Registration

Desirable

Degree in nursing or other relevant field
Undertaking or completing further academic study
Post Registration qualification in speciality

Experience

Essential

At least 6 months of post -registration experience in an inpatient setting.
Assess, plan evaluate and implement care ensuring that current research
Prioritise tasks
Excellent written/ Communication skills

Desirable

Knowledge/ experience in coaching and mentoring
knowledge/ experience in quality improvement tools

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Assess, plan and implement high quality care
Able to evaluate nursing care
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Enthusiastic & motivated
Able to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

Problem solving skills

Special Requirements

Essential

Must be flexible to meet the needs of the service, working long days, Nights shifts, weekends & bank holidays
To work in other areas of the Trust when required

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Registered General Nurse (RGN)
Current NMC Registration

Desirable

Degree in nursing or other relevant field
Undertaking or completing further academic study
Post Registration qualification in speciality

Experience

Essential

At least 6 months of post -registration experience in an inpatient setting.
Assess, plan evaluate and implement care ensuring that current research
Prioritise tasks
Excellent written/ Communication skills

Desirable

Knowledge/ experience in coaching and mentoring
knowledge/ experience in quality improvement tools

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Assess, plan and implement high quality care
Able to evaluate nursing care
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Enthusiastic & motivated
Able to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

Problem solving skills

Special Requirements

Essential

Must be flexible to meet the needs of the service, working long days, Nights shifts, weekends & bank holidays
To work in other areas of the Trust when 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

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

Heatherwood Hospital

Brook Avenue

Ascot

SL5 7GB

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heatherwood Hospital

Brook Avenue

Ascot

SL5 7GB

Employer's website

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