Job summary Ward 7 is seeking a motivated and compassionate Junior Sister or Junior Charge Nurse to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate a genuine passion for caring for elderly patients. A key focus of the role will be to promote independence and build confidence, supporting patients in their journey towards returning home. You will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. Main duties of the job As a junior sister you will take charge of the shift and work closely with the Ward manager and medical staff to plan and manage patient care and discharge planning. You will work with the multidisciplinary team , including the therapists , Consultant geriatrician and community services to enable a safe and timely discharge back into the community with further support if needed. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential as you will be leading liaison with patients and their relatives. You should be a registered nurse, experienced in the care of elderly patients on both days and nights. Previous experience of working within a medical area is essential. 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. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Details Date posted 21 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum incl HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-NM59 Job locations Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Street Slough SL2 4HL Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without direct supervision To participate and assist in systematic monitoring and evaluation of nursing practice To participate and assist in setting standards of patient care based on sound evidence-based findings, implementing these into practice Communicate effectively with all health care staff as appropriate To support the implementation and maintenance of Team Nursing within the clinical area, taking responsibility for a small case-load of patient For more information please see attached the job description and person specification Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without direct supervision To participate and assist in systematic monitoring and evaluation of nursing practice To participate and assist in setting standards of patient care based on sound evidence-based findings, implementing these into practice Communicate effectively with all health care staff as appropriate To support the implementation and maintenance of Team Nursing within the clinical area, taking responsibility for a small case-load of patient For more information please see attached the job description and person specification Person Specification Registered nurse Essential Current NMC registration Evidence of recent continuous professional development Working towards a teaching certificate Desirable Teaching certificate competencies Essential computer literate, excellent interpersonal skills, discharge planning, variety of clinical skills professional Essential working within an MDT . time management. Team player values Essential Flexible approach , able to work variety of shifts to suit service Person Specification Registered nurse Essential Current NMC registration Evidence of recent continuous professional development Working towards a teaching certificate Desirable Teaching certificate competencies Essential computer literate, excellent interpersonal skills, discharge planning, variety of clinical skills professional Essential working within an MDT . time management. Team player values Essential Flexible approach , able to work variety of shifts to suit service 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 Street 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 Street Slough SL2 4HL Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Wexham Park Hospital, Wexham Street, SL2 4HL Slough, United Kingdom