Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Medical Acute Dependency Unit

Job Overview

We invite qualified nurses to take on an engaging role in our Medical Acute Dependency Unit (MADU), a 16-bed facility equipped for full cardiac monitoring and non-invasive ventilation. Our unit provides level one and two care to patients with diverse conditions, including gastrointestinal bleeding, diabetic ketoacidosis, respiratory failure needing non-invasive ventilation, heart failure, severe electrolyte imbalances, and requires monitoring of central and arterial lines.

Candidate Profile

We seek a dynamic professional possessing excellent interpersonal communication, clinical experience in respiratory, acute medicine, emergency department, or high dependency/intensive care nursing, alongside some managerial and team leadership background. Enthusiasm for tending to critically ill medical patients is essential.

Core Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior interdisciplinary colleagues to maintain and enhance a responsive high dependency service. Lead and nurture the clinical nursing team to deliver optimal care adhering to national and local standards. Manage patient care plans including assessment, implementation, and evaluation during each shift, offering expert advice on acute patient changes. Embody a clinical role model promoting patient-centered approaches and demonstrating advanced theoretical and practical skills in managing complex, critical patients.

Work Environment and Benefits

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust values inclusion, disability confidence, and supports armed forces personnel, recognized by Gold status in the Employment Recognition Scheme. We offer exceptional opportunities for continuous professional development including clinical, management, and leadership training. The trust emphasizes a healthy work-life balance and flexible working patterns tailored to staff and service needs.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory:

• Current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration
• Completion of ENB 998 Teaching and Assessing or equivalent mentorship preparation
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) certification

Preferred:

• Degree-level nursing registration
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal skills adept at managing challenging or stressful situations
• Effective team leadership, influencing, time management, and delegation abilities
• Capacity to prioritize workload for self and team, meeting deadlines efficiently
• Up-to-date awareness of professional nursing developments and issues
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment

Special Conditions

• Commitment to working flexible shifts including weekends and bank holidays

Experience Requirements

• Hands-on experience in a High Dependency Unit setting, including care for patients requiring non-invasive ventilation (NIV)

About Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

The trust serves over 900,000 residents across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and South Buckinghamshire and is committed to excellence in healthcare. Our strategic vision FHFT 2030 aims to be the best place for patient care and for working, driven by values of commitment to excellence, collaboration, future readiness, and compassionate care. We continuously invest in modern facilities such as the Heatherwood Hospital, Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and maternity services enhancements.

We are committed to sustainability aligned with NHS Net Zero goals, integrating environmentally responsible practices in new hospital designs and operations. Digital innovation is a priority, exemplified by our recent implementation of an advanced electronic patient record system enhancing safety, connectivity, and care quality.

Our workplace culture embodies these values, ensuring staff thrive as we deliver outstanding patient care and sustainable healthcare futures.