Job summaryTreetops is a 22-bed inpatient unit specialising primarily in elective orthopaedics, with additional services in urology, breast care, and plastics. The unit comprises 14 side rooms and 2 bays, operating seven days a week, with procedures offered Monday to Saturday.
Our dedicated team is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centred care, ensuring the best possible outcomes and experiences for every patient. We also focus on professional development and clinical excellence, fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment.
There are two positions available, each offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity for internal candidates (subject to line manager approval).
Main duties of the job- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care working as a member of the team under 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.
- To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- To be responsible for all nursing care standards and to maintain high clinical standards.
- To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which engages, enables, and empowers others.
- Uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.
- To be accountable as a prominent role model, leading by example, demonstrating diverse expert clinical skills, clear professional and organisational values while overseeing the department.
- Taking responsibility for the planning, practice and evaluation of nursing care ensuring that the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.
- To work with the clinical nurse specialists and wider MDT in developing and providing specialised nursing care programmes to a diverse range of patients and to ensure support to carers.
- Ensure the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.
About usFrimley 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.
Job responsibilitiesFor further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Some post-registration experience in an inpatient setting
- Assess, plan evaluate and implement care ensuring that current research
Desirable- Knowledge/ experience in coaching and mentoring
- Knowledge/ experience in quality improvement tools
QualificationEssential- 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
Skills & KnowledgeEssential- 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
DesirableSpecial RequirementsEssential- 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 CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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. 
