Staff Nurse - Medical SDEC

**Job Overview** **Medical Same Day Emergency Care (MSDEC) Nurse – Band 5** **Location:** Frimley Park Hospital Our Medical Same Day Emergency Care (MSDEC) service provides rapid, same\-day assessment and treatment for patients with urgent or emergency medical conditions. This service helps avoid unnecessary attendance at A\&E and, where appropriate, prevents hospital admission. **About The Service** Same Day Emergency Care is a streamlined, one\-stop service designed to assess, investigate, diagnose, and treat patients within a single day. Patients are either safely discharged back to their GP, referred for urgent specialist input, or admitted if clinically required. **The Role** We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Nurse to join our dedicated team at Frimley Park Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is eager to learn, develop new skills, and work collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team. **Working Pattern** **This Is a 7\-day Service Operating** Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 21:00 Saturday and Sunday: 09:00 – 21:00 **Key Responsibilities** Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including Doctors, Nurses, Emergency Care Assistants, and Administrative staff Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within the Ambulatory Emergency Care setting Deliver high\-quality, patient\-centred care in a fast\-paced environment Support timely patient flow and safe discharge planning Main duties of the job Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care with minimal supervision Maintain high standards of patient care at all times Undertake delegated nursing and administrative duties Support staff organisation and deployment based on patient needs and competence Promote and adhere to infection control standards Use Trust electronic systems to refer patients and coordinate care Ensure accurate documentation, confidentiality, and compliance with policies Escalate incidents/complaints appropriately and support team coordination when required 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 * Registered General Nurse \- current (or pending) NMC Registration Desirable criteria * Dementia course or study days **Experience** Essential criteria * Experience in an acute hospital setting * Assessment, triage and planning experience Desirable criteria * Previous experience managing patients with chronic medical conditions Skills and Knowledge Essential criteria * Effective communication skills (written and verbal) * Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations * Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines * Ability to manage change within the working environment Special Requirements Essential criteria * 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 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.* Apply online now