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
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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.Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
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
* Current NMC registration.
* ENB 998 Teaching and assessing course or equivalent Mentorship preparation course.
* ILS
* ALS
Skills & Knowledge
* Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
* Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
* Leadership and influencing skills
* Time management and delegation skills
* Awareness of current professional nursing issues
* Ability to adapt to change within the working environment
Special Requirements
* Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required
Experience
* Experience in a High Dependency Unit environment with experience of caring for patients requiring NIV
* ALS
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.
£39,205 to £47,084 a yearper annum incl. HCAS
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