Staff Nurse - MADU

Job overview

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.

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.