Job summary Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), Frimley Park Hospital The Medical SDEC Unit is a fast-paced assessment and treatment area comprising 6 chairs, 4 trolleys, and 3 dedicated assessment rooms. It operates under the leadership of an acute medical consultant and a multidisciplinary team (MDT), focusing on rapid assessment and intervention to support same-day patient care. As a Junior Sister in this dynamic setting, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care by: Leading the initial assessment, investigation, and treatment of patients attending the Medical SDEC, ensuring timely and appropriate care in the most suitable setting. Acting as a first point of contact for patients, facilitating prompt clinical decision-making and contributing to effective admission avoidance. Providing expert advice and support to patients and colleagues to enhance care delivery and reduce unnecessary hospital admissions. Main duties of the job Coordinate the flow of patients and monitor and manage capacity of unit as appropriate, liaising with other departments and unit Matrons to ensure safety and flow are maintained at all times. Appropriately interpret information and use knowledge and judgement to provide highly specialist advice when reviewing, analysing and evaluating all aspects of the patients care and treatment plan according to their holistic needs. Undertake appropriate investigations and treatments utilising evidence based practice/clinical guidelines applying skill, knowledge, experience and clinical judgement to meet individual's specific needs. Aware of own limitations and limitations of role to refer to other practitioners when needs and risks are beyond their own scope of practice liaising with the multidisciplinary team as required. Obtain consent when undertaking assessments and when discussing implementation of investigation and treatment plans giving alternatives when appropriate to facilitate patient choice. Maintain legible and accurate patient notes, both written and electronic, in accordance with trust and national professional policies and guidelines. Provide clinical leadership and development support to the nursing team About us 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 Details Date posted 12 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum incl HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-KMU224 Job locations Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ Job description Job 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. Job description Job 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 Current first or second-level NMC Registration Completed Nursing degree or working towards Desirable Leadership Course Advanced Life Support provider Skills & Knowledge Essential Clinical practice skills and knowledge relevant to role Leadership skills Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) Evidence of effective change management skills Experience of coordinating a ward/department and leading a team Desirable Teaching & assessing experience Experience Essential Substantial experience of working in Emergency Care- e.g. Emergency Department/Acute Medicine or Surgical Assessment as a qualified nurse Evidence of knowledge of assessment and management of acute patients Desirable Experience of working in Medical SDEC Experience of undertaking research and audit Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current first or second-level NMC Registration Completed Nursing degree or working towards Desirable Leadership Course Advanced Life Support provider Skills & Knowledge Essential Clinical practice skills and knowledge relevant to role Leadership skills Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) Evidence of effective change management skills Experience of coordinating a ward/department and leading a team Desirable Teaching & assessing experience Experience Essential Substantial experience of working in Emergency Care- e.g. Emergency Department/Acute Medicine or Surgical Assessment as a qualified nurse Evidence of knowledge of assessment and management of acute patients Desirable Experience of working in Medical SDEC Experience of undertaking research and audit Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road, GU16 7UJ Frimley, United Kingdom