Staff Nurse - MADU

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. This role is for a Staff Nurse in the Medical Acute Dependency Unit (MADU) at Frimley Park Hospital. The MADU is a fast‑paced 12‑bed unit providing level 1 and 2 care with cardiac monitoring and non‑invasive ventilation.

• MADU is a 12‑bed 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, heart failure, severe electrolyte imbalance, central lines and arterial lines monitoring, amongst others.
• Provision of nursing care for patients with a variety of acute conditions.
• Co‑ordinating the care of patients across the multidisciplinary team.
• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual patient care with minimal supervision.
• To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that treatments are correctly carried out in accordance with policy.
• With minimal supervision, be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient needs.
• To make and receive referrals from other disciplines with minimal supervision.
• To assist in the promotion of health.
• To participate in extended role nursing procedures such as intravenous injections, inotropes, CPAP and BiPAP according to Trust policies and follow appropriate training and certification.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of infection control standards and promote these within the ward setting.

• NMC Registration (essential)

• Degree Level Registration
• Acute care/critical care course
• ILS
• ENB 998/Mentor preparation

• Recent experience within an acute medical nursing environment (essential)

• Post qualification experience

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

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