Job Description

Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Medical Acute Dependency Unit (MADU)

Frimley Park Hospital



We are pleased to offer an exciting development opportunity for a motivated and experienced registered nurse to join our busy and dynamic Medical Acute Dependency Unit (MADU) as a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.



MADU is a 12-bedded unit providing Level 1 and Level 2 care for acutely unwell medical patients. The unit is equipped with full cardiac monitoring and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) capabilities. Our multidisciplinary team delivers high-quality care to patients presenting with a wide range of complex conditions, including:



Type 1 and Type 2 respiratory failure



Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)



Gastrointestinal bleeding



Heart failure



Severe electrolyte imbalances



Central and arterial line management



We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate nurse who is ready to take the next step in their career. The ideal candidate will be:



A dynamic individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills



Experienced in Respiratory, Acute Medical, HDU, or ITU settings



Confident in leading and supporting teams, with some previous managerial or team leadership experience



Passionate about delivering high standards of care to acutely ill medical patients



If you're looking for a new challenge and the chance to develop your leadership skills in a high-acuity setting, we want to hear from you.



In partnership with senior multi professional colleagues, maintain and develop a flexible high dependency service that is able to respond to trust requirements.



To be responsible for the development and leadership of the clinical nursing team to ensure the highest standard of care is met in line with local and national recommendations.



To take leadership of the responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care within the nursing team on a shift-to-shift basis, responding in an advisory capacity to acute changes in patient condition.



To act as a credible clinical role model promoting a patient-centred approach to care, demonstrating advanced clinical practice skills and theoretical knowledge in caring for the complex needs of the critically ill patient.



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.

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For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.