Job Overview
Ward Sister – CCU (Permanent, Full-Time)
Frimley Park Hospital
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Ward Sister to join our dynamic Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) team at Frimley Park Hospital. The CCU is a 10-bedded unit dedicated to providing high-quality care for patients with level 1 and 2 acuity. Our patient group includes those suffering from acute coronary syndrome (ACS), acute heart failure, cardiogenic shock, bradycardic and tachycardic arrhythmias, and other complex cardiac conditions.
In this role, you will work closely with the Ward Manager to ensure the delivery of outstanding patient care, while leading the nursing team to maintain high clinical standards. As Ward Sister, you will collaborate with the Practice Development Sister to support the ongoing education, training, and professional development of staff members. You will also play a key role in enhancing the profile of the specialty, advocating for the growth and development of the CCU as a centre of excellence in cardiac care.
We are looking for a proactive, clinically skilled individual with a passion for cardiac nursing who is committed to making a real difference in patient care.
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Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Lead the nursing team, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care to critically ill cardiac patients.
Collaborate with the Ward Manager in managing day-to-day ward activities and staffing.
Support staff development through mentorship, training, and appraisal.
Assist in the ongoing education and professional development of junior and senior nursing staff.
Actively contribute to the enhancement of the unit's profile, advocating for its development within the hospital and the wider healthcare community.
Working for our organisation
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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Detailed Job Description And Main 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 criteria
* NMC registration
* ILS provider
* Cardiology/acute care training
Desirable criteria
* ALS provider
Experience
Essential criteria
* Some experience within Cardiology
* Significant experience at Band 5 in Cardiology taking charge of unit
Desirable criteria
* IABP management
* NIV management
* TPW management
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
* 12 lead ECG interpretation
* Good time keeping and communication skills
* Teaching skills
* Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values –
Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future
, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates' investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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