Staff Nurse, Kingfisher Ward
Closing date: 30 April 2026
Kingfisher ward is looking for dynamic staff nurses to work on this surgical 31‑bedded ward. The ward has a variety of different specialities including Upper GI, Colorectal, Breast, Vascular and Urology.
Training is provided – surgical nursing is not essential.
Delivering excellence in patient care and patient experience is our driving force. We welcome applications from new graduates as well as experienced nurses, or those looking for their first nursing role within the NHS, or internal candidates seeking experience in a speciality. Wherever you are in your nursing journey, we would love to hear from you.
We offer opportunities for training and development, access to the NHS Pension Scheme, NHS discounts, flexible working and onsite childcare provisions.
Informal visits to the unit are welcome so you can meet us and see how care is delivered.
For further information regarding the role or any queries please contact Noleen Maunganidze.
Main duties of the job
Main duties and skills that are required will include:
- Post‑op and pre‑op care of surgical patients.
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Taking responsibility for allocated patients daily.
- Drug administration.
- Nursing assessment completion.
To work effectively and efficiently within the framework of team nursing and individualised patient care, collaborating 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; you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to patients’ experience, whether supporting rehabilitation and recovery after an operation, acute illness or providing holistic and compassionate care at the end of life.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,000 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, with opportunities for cross‑organisation working.
St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are provided at Woking Community Hospital.
Our values guide us to build a stronger, more resilient, and forward‑thinking organisation.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
For more information about careers at ASPH please visit: www.asph-careers.org
Job responsibilities
Working as a Registered Nurse within the hospital setting, carrying out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care while maintaining patient privacy and dignity. This involves:
- Delivering high‑quality direct patient care.
- Maintaining a safe environment.
- Medication administration.
- Care planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, patients, families and carers.
- Maintaining best practice, ensuring compliance with evidence‑based practice and research.
- Accountable to the nurse in charge of each shift and supporting junior colleagues.
- Maintaining skills, knowledge and competencies in adherence to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and the Trust’s policies and procedures.
Person Specification
- Qualifications.
- Evidence of further training.
- Experience: Previous NHS hospital experience, experience working in an acute environment.
- Skills: Good IT skills, ability to communicate effectively with patients and other staff, knowledge and awareness of diversity, ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, ability to learn new skills and adapt to change.
- Knowledge: Trust vision, values and strategic objectives, NHS constitution.
- NHS experience.
Anyone can apply
- Qualifications: NMC registered.
- Experience.
- Skills.
- Knowledge.
- NHS experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
£33,677 to £40,996 a year (inc. HCAS)
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