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Staff Nurse - Rheumatology (Open to new qualified Nurses)


Location
Camberley, England
Salary
£33,677 - £40,996 per annum incl HCAS
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
30 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
23 Jul 2026
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Job overview

Band 5 Staff Nurse (2 Positions) Wexham Park Hospital Contract: Permanent  Speciality: Rheumatology (Medical Directorate)

We are recruiting compassionate and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurses to join the friendly and supportive team on Ward 6 at Wexham Park Hospital. Ward 6 is a 36-bed medical ward specialising in rheumatology, working within the wider Medical Directorate, which includes stroke, elderly care, gastroenterology, haematology, endocrinology, cardiology, and respiratory services.

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Your role will include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care, while ensuring patient safety and supporting recovery across a range of medical conditions. You will contribute to a positive team culture with a strong emphasis on collaboration, learning, and professional development.

These permanent roles are ideal for nurses seeking experience in a dynamic medical ward environment. Newly qualified nurses graduating from UK universities are welcome to apply. At FHFT, you will benefit from a comprehensive preceptorship programme, mentorship, and ongoing development to support your transition into practice. If you are committed, caring, and eager to grow, we would love to hear from you.

This role is open to newly qualified nurses graduating in September 2026

Main duties of the job

  • To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care with minimal supervision.
  • To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.
  • To carry out all administrative and nursing duties as delegated by the team leader and senior sister.
  • To organise and deploy staff according to their competence to meet patients needs. Director of Operations Associate Director Head of Nursing Senior Sister Junior Sister Band 6 Registered Nurse Band 5 Health Care Assistants Care Assistant
  • To demonstrate a sound knowledge of infection control standards and promote these within the ward environment
  • To refer to other disciplines utilising the Trusts electronic systems ie “patient centre” and “real time”.
  • To assist in promotion of health.
  • 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 senior sister.
  • To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of nursing

Detailed job description and main 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

Experience

Essential

  • Previous acute hospital experience

Desirable

  • Experience in caring for elderly patients who have dementia
  • Previous experience managing patients with chronic medical conditions

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN Level 1
  • Current NMC registration

Desirable

  • ENB 998 or mentorship training
  • Dementia course

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • 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
  • Able to manage a team in the absence of the team leader
  • Ability to manage change within the working environment

Special Requirements

Essential

  • To work in other areas of the department when required
  • Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required

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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Rheumatology (Open to new qualified Nurses) with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Camberley, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £33,677 - £40,996 per annum incl HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.

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