MADU Junior Sister/Charge Nurse in Frimley

Job Overview

Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse – Medical Acute Dependency Unit (MADU)

Frimley Park Hospital

The Medical Acute Dependency Unit (MADU) is a 12‑bedded specialist unit providing Level 1 and Level 2 critical care for patients with a wide range of acute medical needs. The unit is equipped for full cardiac monitoring and non‑invasive ventilation, supporting patients with conditions such as GI bleeds, DKA, Type 1 and Type 2 respiratory failure, heart failure, severe electrolyte imbalances, and those requiring central or arterial line monitoring.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and dynamic Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our experienced and friendly multidisciplinary team.

What We’re Looking For

• A confident and adaptable nurse with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Clinical experience in Respiratory, Acute Medicine or HDU/ITU nursing
• Some previous managerial or team‑leading experience
• A genuine enthusiasm for caring for acutely unwell medical patients
• A commitment to high standards of patient care, safety and service improvement

What We Offer

• Opportunities to develop advanced clinical and leadership skills
• Supportive senior nurses and a team‑focused culture
• Access to internal and external training and development programmes
• A fast‑paced, rewarding environment where you can make a real difference

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and ready to take the next step in your nursing career, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Main duties of the job

• In partnership with senior multi‑professional colleagues, maintain and develop a flexible high dependency service, 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.

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.

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

• Current NMC registration
• ENB 998 Teaching and assessing course or equivalent Mentorship preparation course.
• ILS

Desirable criteria

• Degree level registration

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations effectively
• Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
• Leadership and influencing skills
• Supervising, teaching and assessing staff

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience in an HDU environment with experience of caring for patients requiring NIV

Special Requirements

Essential criteria

• Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required

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 help 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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