Staff Nurse - MADU

NHS; Camberley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Nurse for a 14-month fixed-term contract in the Medical Acute Dependency Unit at Frimley Park Hospital. The role involves caring for acutely ill medical patients and includes responsibilities in full cardiac monitoring and non-invasive ventilation. The ideal candidate will possess NMC Registration, experience in a similar environment, and skills in effective communication and teamwork. A comprehensive competency package and structured preceptorship program are offered for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive competency package

Structured preceptorship programme

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Recent experience within an acute medical nursing environment is essential.
• Competence in basic life support and IV administration is required.
• Proven effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for acutely ill medical patients in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitor patients using full cardiac monitoring and non-invasive ventilation.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.

Skills

Basic life support

IV administration

Effective communication skills

Prioritisation skills

Teamwork

Education

NMC Registration

Degree Level Registration

Job description

Are you a Nurse looking for your next challenge or an opportunity to develop your career?

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) could be the right choice for you.

We are a single Trust operating across three hospital sites in Frimley, Ascot and Slough. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Medical Acute Dependency Unit (MADU) nursing team at Frimley Park Hospital on a 14-month fixed-term contract.

MADU is a fast-paced and supportive environment where staff development is actively encouraged. You will be supported by our Respiratory Specialist Practice Development Nurse and will develop your skills using a nationally recognised Skills Competency Framework.

We offer

• The opportunity to work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art building
• A comprehensive competency package to support learning and development
• Bespoke study days and training, including tracheostomy care and non-invasive ventilation (NIV)
• Ongoing support from our in-house specialist practice development nursing team

We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses graduating from UK universities. FHFT offers a structured preceptorship programme, mentoring, and continued professional development to support you in your new role.

As a department, we take pride in supporting our staff and prioritising individual development. If you are compassionate, motivated, and keen to broaden your clinical skills within acute medicine, we encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

Our MADU is a 12 bedded unit and has facilities for full cardiac monitoring and non-invasive ventilation. We provide level one and two care to patients with a variety of conditions from GI bleeds, DKA, type 1 and type 2 respiratory failure requiring non-invasive ventilation, CPAP, Oxygen Therapy, Heart failure, severe electrolyte imbalance, central lines and arterial lines monitoring, amongst others.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic individual with strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm for caring for acutely ill medical patients.

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.

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

• NMC Registration
• Degree Level Registration

Experience

• Recent experience within an acute medical nursing environment

Skills & Knowledge

• Competent in basic life support and IV administration
• Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
• Effective working with multidisciplinary teams

Special Requirements

• Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required
• To work in other areas of the department when required

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.

£32,602 to £39,686 a yearper annum incl HCAS (pro-rata)