Junior Sister/Charge Nurse Med SDEC

Job Overview Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse Medical SDEC – Wexham Park Hospital Our busy Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service provides an innovative, safe and patient-focused same day emergency service for appropriate patients. The aim of the service is to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions while delivering an improved patient experience. Medical SDEC offers rapid access to early diagnostics, specialist multidisciplinary staff and same-day consultant review, all within one streamlined service. We are seeking an exceptional, committed, caring and compassionate Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team to cover maternity leave for 12 months (fixed term or secondment). The successful applicant will be forward-thinking, proactive and motivated to deliver the highest standards of care. You will treat patients with dignity, compassion and respect, and demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced SDEC team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a progressive service transforming urgent medical care. Main duties of the job * Assess, investigate and treat patients within the Medical SDEC * Provide advice and support to other members of the team to ensure appropriate assessment, planning and implementation of clinical care. * To carry out specialist clinical procedures within clinical competence * To lead and monitor the performance & standards of care within the nursing team with Unit Managers, to facilitate the development of the service and personal development of all staff within the clinical area of nursing/clinical care. * To deputise for the Ward Matrons in their absence, attending appropriate meetings, maintaining an organised and structured workforce. * Receive & triage calls from GP Primary care and Emergency Department referrals making daily decisions with guidance from lead Consultant. * Clinical care implementations such as drug administration both oral and intravenous medication, venepuncture and cannulation. leg dressings and catheter insertions, ECG and vital signs recording with NEWS/MEOWS application, * Ensure effective patient flow on the department. * Communicate and liaise with MDT, specialities and facilitate appropriate referrals. * Support Ward managers, Junior staff and students in maintaining high standard of service. * Facilitate clinic activities for DVT, Pleural, Lumbar Puncture and Ascetic Drains. Working for our organisation 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. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo 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. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria * Current first or second level NMC Registration * Completed Nursing degree or working towards * Portfolio of evidence demonstrating continuous personal, professional and academic development at the level of advance nursing practice Desirable criteria * Leadership Course * Advanced Life Support provider Experience Essential criteria * Significant experience of working in Emergency Care- e.g., Emergency Department/Acute Medicine or Surgical Assessment * Evidence of up-to-date standards of clinical practice * Able to demonstrate MDT working Desirable criteria * Experience of working in Ambulatory Emergency Care * Experience of undertaking research and audit Skills & Knowledge Essential criteria * Clinical practice skills and knowledge relevant to role * Leadership skills * Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) * Evidence of effective change management skills * Awareness of current professional nursing issues * Good IT Skills with ability to present information appropriately Special Requirements Essential criteria * Flexible shifts * To work in other areas of the department and Trust when 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 Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first. We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services. We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations. Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care. Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together. J-18808-Ljbffr