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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Sister - Outpatients

The closing date is 15 November 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and compassionate registered nurse to join our Outpatient Department team. We welcome applications from individuals with a range of clinical experience. Outpatients experience is helpful but not essential, as full support and development will be provided.

Our team is dedicated to continually improving services and delivering high-quality, patient? centred care. We are looking for colleagues who work well within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrate professional accountability, and contribute positively to patient experience.

The successful candidate will be able to organise and prioritise workloads effectively, support others in the team, and undertake both clinical and administrative elements of the role. You will also provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff and learners working within the department.

The position will involve cross-site working where you will be rotated across multiple departments. The candidate will be based in North OPD which consists of five main sites:

King Edward VII and Parapet Breast Unit, Windsor

St Mark's Hospital, Maidenhead

Heatherwood Hospital, Ascot

Wexham Park Hospital, Slough

All OPD sites operate between 08:00 and 18:30, Monday to Sunday.

Main duties of the job

• To work clinically providing visible leadership, direction, co-ordination, and forward planning of Outpatient Department (OPD) services within the Frimley Health Outpatient nursing team.
• You will serve as a prominent role model, leading by example, fostering a culture of respect, belonging, and psychological safety within the team, where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute.
• Demonstrate diverse expert clinical skills, clear professional and organisational values while overseeing the OPD areas.
• Manage service needs and provide support to the Senior OPD team.
• In conjunction with Practice Development (PD), you will assess and actively support the Registered Nurses (RN) and Health Care Assistant (HCA) to practice competently and develop within their roles to ensure a high standard of care and patient experience are maintained in line with the Frimley Health Strategy, Vision, and Values.

About us

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-SF156-A

Job locations

Wexham Hospital

Slough

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job 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

Job description

Job 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

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with current UK NMC registration
• Supporting Learners in Practice (SLIP) or similar recognised qualification

Desirable

• Educated to Nursing Degree level or on degree pathway.
• Level 6 leadership course

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience in an acute healthcare Trust
• Nurse in charge training
• Evidence of proven recent leadership experience within an acute healthcare setting

Desirable

• Evidence of previous Band 6 experience
• Experience within an Outpatients setting
• Managers essential training

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to prioritise workload and effectively manage a clinical area
• Effective time management, organisation, prioritisation, and delegation
• Effectively facilitate the supervision and assessment of learners and junior staff

Desirable

• Evidence of Band 6 generic clinical and Nurse in Charge (NiC) competencies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with current UK NMC registration
• Supporting Learners in Practice (SLIP) or similar recognised qualification

Desirable

• Educated to Nursing Degree level or on degree pathway.
• Level 6 leadership course

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience in an acute healthcare Trust
• Nurse in charge training
• Evidence of proven recent leadership experience within an acute healthcare setting

Desirable

• Evidence of previous Band 6 experience
• Experience within an Outpatients setting
• Managers essential training

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to prioritise workload and effectively manage a clinical area
• Effective time management, organisation, prioritisation, and delegation
• Effectively facilitate the supervision and assessment of learners and junior staff

Desirable

• Evidence of Band 6 generic clinical and Nurse in Charge (NiC) competencies

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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 Hospital

Slough

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Hospital

Slough

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Patricia Samushonga

[email protected]

07584587053

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-SF156-A

Job locations

Wexham Hospital

Slough

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

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