Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit (open to Newly Qualified Nurses)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Staff Nurse in the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at Frimley Park Hospital, caring for patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions. You will work alongside a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, delivering compassionate care and coordinating admissions. The position is open to newly qualified nurses and experienced professionals, offering opportunities for growth and professional development. The AMU is a 42-bedded ward receiving emergency medical admissions, with patients typically staying for 24-72 hours.
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse
- Current (or pending) NMC Registration
- Hospital experience in UK setting
- Experience of managing change within the working environment
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience managing patients with chronic medical conditions
- Experience working in an acute medical unit/ Acute assessment unit
- Skills and Knowledge
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
- Manual Handling Training
- Venepuncture and cannulation certification
- Special Requirement
- To work in other areas of the department when required
- Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required
- Trained on EPIC
- Registered General Nurse
- Current (or pending) NMC Registration
- Hospital experience in UK setting
- Experience of managing change within the working environment
- Previous experience managing patients with chronic medical conditions
- Experience working in an acute medical unit/ Acute assessment unit
- Skills and Knowledge
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
- Manual Handling Training
- Venepuncture and cannulation certification
- Special Requirement
- To work in other areas of the department when required
- Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required
- Trained on EPIC
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £33,677 – £40,996 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit (open to Newly Qualified Nurses)
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit, Frimley Park Hospital
We are excited to offer three Staff Nurse opportunities within our Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at Frimley Park Hospital, part of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust: two permanent positions and one fixed-term contract/secondment opportunity, all at 37.5 hours per week.
The Acute Medical Unit is a 42-bedded ward that receives emergency medical admissions. Patients typically stay for 24-72 hours, giving you the chance to develop your skills in managing a wide variety of acute conditions, including:
Cardiology
Respiratory medicine
Gastroenterology
Elderly care
Endocrinology
Mental health
Working alongside the Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will be supported to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care while also learning to coordinate admissions and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of practice.
Whether you are a newly qualified nurse eager to develop your career or an experienced nurse seeking to broaden your skills, AMU offers a dynamic environment with excellent opportunities for growth and professional development.
If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to take the next step in your nursing career
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