Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic nurses who are keen to work within our Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (OPAU: Old persons assessment unit) You will be working within the Urgent and Emergency Care Division as part of fast-paced, care of the elderly setting. This department looks at giving bespoke care to our elderly patients and provide treatments and provision to prevent unnecessary hospital admission.



You will need to be a highly motivated nurse who is committed to delivering high standards of care and can demonstrate excellent clinical and communication skills. If you are looking for a career in frailty nursing this is your chance to join a friendly and supportive team at Ashford and St Peters.



We are looking for individuals that will work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care.

In collaboration with the department integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients.

To contribute towards developing and maintain a suitable and stimulating learning environment



You will be supported with a full induction programme (and preceptorship if you are a new graduate or new to the NHS), continuous professional development, and the ability to develop your career.



We welcome applications from new graduates and experienced nurses looking for their first hospital role or are looking to develop their career.



To work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care. In collaboration with the department's integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients.



To contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment, and to supervise junior registered and non-registered staff.



The role is varied, equally challenging and rewarding, where you will have the opportunity to really make a difference to the experience of our patients.



Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.



Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.



We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.



Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.



This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.



We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.



Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.



Working as a Registered Nurse within the hospital setting.

Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, working alongside the multidisciplinary team, incorporating:



Delivering high quality direct patient care Following patient admission/transfer/discharge processes Maintaining a safe environment Medication administration Care planning, implementation and evaluation Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, patients, families and their carers Maintain best practice, ensuring compliance with evidence-based practice and research Accountable to nurse in charge of each shift and supporting junior colleagues * Maintain skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and the Trusts policies and procedures