Junior Sister​/Charge Nurse - Respiratory

Experience

Essential criteria

Ward 9 at Wexham Park Hospital is a 38-bedded specialist Respiratory Unit providing high-quality care to patients with a wide range of acute and chronic respiratory conditions and varying levels of clinical dependency. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will have experience in Respiratory, Acute Medicine or HDU nursing, with previous experience of team leadership and/or management.

The role involves providing effective clinical leadership and supporting the delivery of safe, compassionate and evidence-based care to acutely unwell medical and respiratory patients. You will be expected to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, promote effective teamwork and act as a positive role model for nursing staff. Ward 9 provides specialist care for patients with acute respiratory failure, COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, asthma and other complex respiratory conditions.

The unit manages patients requiring enhanced respiratory support and specialist interventions, including tracheostomy and laryngectomy care, chest drains, NIV and Home NIV, CPAP, high-flow oxygen therapy, airway suction and complex oxygen requirements. You will support the Ward Sister in the day-to-day management of the ward, contribute to service development and ensure high standards of patient care, safety and experience are maintained.

In partnership with senior multi professional colleagues, maintain and develop a flexible high dependency service, able to respond to trust requirements. To act as a credible clinical role model promoting a patient-centered approach to care, demonstrating advanced clinical practice skills and theoretical knowledge in caring for the complex needs of the critically ill patient.

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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

• Previous experience in a respiratory ward or HDU environment

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations effectively
• Leadership and influencing skills
• Time management and delegation skills
• Supervising, teaching and assessing staff
• Effective resource management
• IT skills

• Current NMC registration
• ENB 998 Teaching and assessing course or equivalent Mentorship preparation course

• Degree level registration
• ILS
• ACLP

• Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South…