Staff Nurse - SDEC | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley Ridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Frimley Ridge is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit. The ideal candidate will provide rapid assessment and same-day care for acutely unwell patients, working within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. This role offers comprehensive support for newly qualified nurses and is ideal for those eager to develop their skills in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive preceptorship programme

Ongoing professional development

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Newly qualified nurses or those beginning their careers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Triage acute medical referrals.
• Assessment planning and intervention for acute medical patients.
• Provide same-day emergency care and manage discharge.
• Collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Rapid assessment

Education

Newly qualified nurse from a UK university

Job description

Are you a passionate and motivated nurse looking to take the next step in your acute care career? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit at Frimley Park Hospital.

You’ll work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing rapid assessment, treatment, and same-day care for acutely unwell patients referred from GP practices or the Emergency Department.

Our SDEC Unit plays a vital role in reducing unnecessary admissions, supporting patient flow, and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast‑paced environment.

We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses graduating from UK universities who are beginning their careers this year. At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, you’ll be supported through a comprehensive preceptorship programme, mentoring, and ongoing professional development to help you thrive in your new role.

If you’re compassionate, committed, and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply and begin your journey with us.

Responsibilities

• Triage acute medical referrals
• Assessment planning and intervention in the management of acute medical patients
• Provide same‑day emergency care and prompt safe and efficient management and discharge
• Work with a team in providing high‑quality care

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability‑confident employer. We provide first‑class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

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.

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

This advert closes on Wednesday 22 Oct 2025