Junior Sister Acute Medical Unit

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Wexham Court; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Wexham Court is seeking a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse for their Acute Medical Unit. This permanent position involves working closely with senior nurses to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients. The ideal candidate will have experience in acute medical settings and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment are key features of this role. The Trust promotes a healthy work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Support for flexible working arrangements

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience as a nurse in acute medical settings with leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses and Matron in delivering excellent care.
• Undertake leadership roles and coordinate patient flow.
• Maintain high standards of care and monitor professional practice.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Strong clinical judgement

Compassionate patient care

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at Wexham Park Hospital. Permanent and fixed-term (12 month) roles in a fast-paced, high-turnover AMU environment caring for patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions. As a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, you will be a key member of the AMU leadership team, working closely alongside senior nurses, the matron, and the wider multidisciplinary team to support the delivery and ongoing development of AMU services. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an ever-changing clinical environment, demonstrates strong clinical judgement, and is passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate, patient-centred care. It offers opportunities to develop leadership and management skills within a well-established team, with a focus on staff development, best practice, and service improvement.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide development opportunities and training across professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills. We support a healthy work-life balance and encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis to meet staff, service, and patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses and Matron in delivering excellent, compassionate care for patients, relatives, and visitors.
• Undertake leadership roles, including Nurse in Charge of the unit or a designated area.
• Coordinate and navigate patient flow from the Emergency Department into AMU.
• Plan, manage, direct, and evaluate nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
• Maintain and monitor high standards of care and professional practice to support the effective running of the unit.
• Act as a professional role model, providing advice, guidance, and support to staff and students to help them reach their potential.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, visitors, colleagues, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure all Trust policies, procedures, and directives are adhered to at ward level.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement, and service development initiatives to enhance clinical practice and maintain standards.

Requirements / Qualifications

Experience as a nurse in acute medical settings with leadership capabilities. (Note: exact qualification details to be referenced from official job posting.)

Benefits and About the Employer

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to inclusive recruitment and staff development. We offer a range of professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training opportunities, and support flexible working arrangements to meet service needs and staff wellbeing. Benefits include the Trust's focus on work-life balance and ongoing development opportunities.