Job summary
Planned Care Unit Sister
Band 6, £35,392 - £42,618 Per annum pro rata
Hours per week 30 hours per week; all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a junior sister to join the Planned Care Unit team who works closely with our dedicated and dynamic Same Day Emergency Care team in Maple Centre, which provides same-day emergency care for patients at our hospital. This means that patients are assessed, treated and can go home the same day without being admitted overnight.
It is a way of providing safe care, designed for the needs of the patient. The service also aims to prevent unnecessary admissions and provide a better experience for patients that need planned treatment.
The post holder will be supporting the senior sister to facilitate the daily activities and supporting staff nurses to deliver the highest standards of care in SDEC. The postholder will be closely working with other specialist services such as Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT), Veno-thromboembolism (VTE), Anticoagulant Bridging Clinic, Frailty Team and Emergency Surgical Clinic (ESC) and has opportunities to work with Advanced Care Professionals (ACP) and clinical specialist nurses.
If you have a strong focus on improving patient experience and care and you are able to work inter professionally across boundaries, we are keen to hear from you.
Interview: 20.12.23
Main duties of the job
To work in collaboratively with the MDT to provide the highest standard of clinical nursing care to patients through multidisciplinary working and evidence-based practice.
To deliver high quality patient care daily. The post holder should be knowledgeable in all areas of nursing care including resuscitation and stabilisation, admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development. They will actively support the Senior Sisters, ensuring the effective running of the unit daily.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional
- To undertake managerial responsibility for a team of nurses and support staff, providinghigh-quality patient care in the most efficient and safe manner in accordance with Divisional and Trust policies and guidelines, in the absence of Band 7/Matron.
- To undertake the supervision and direction of junior staff, nursing support workers and learners.
Clinical
- To always demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge and practice and act as a role model.
- Assess the needs of patients who may be appropriate for Planned Care initiating and accepting referrals as appropriate.
Management
- To provide professional leadershipof the nursing team on a shift-by-shift basis, ensuring appropriate staff allocation and skill-mix, managing availability and service provision.
- To establish and maintain effective communication channels within and outside the department
Education
Demonstrate responsibility for professional development using:
- Personal development review plan and professional portfolio.
- Incorporate health education and health promotionin clinical practice.
Personnel
- To participate in the appointment of staff within the nursing team.
- To assist the Band 7 team in the staff personal development reviews and personal development (PD and PDP).
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional
- To undertake managerial responsibility for a team of nurses and support staff, providinghigh-quality patient care in the most efficient and safe manner in accordance with Divisional and Trust policies and guidelines, in the absence of Band 7/Matron.
- To undertake the supervision and direction of junior staff, nursing support workers and learners.
Clinical
- To always demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge and practice and act as a role model.
- Assess the needs of patients who may be appropriate for Planned Care initiating and accepting referrals as appropriate.
Management
- To provide professional leadershipof the nursing team on a shift-by-shift basis, ensuring appropriate staff allocation and skill-mix, managing availability and service provision.
- To establish and maintain effective communication channels within and outside the department
Education
Demonstrate responsibility for professional development using:
- Personal development review plan and professional portfolio.
- Incorporate health education and health promotionin clinical practice.
Personnel
- To participate in the appointment of staff within the nursing team.
- To assist the Band 7 team in the staff personal development reviews and personal development (PD and PDP).
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of development at degree level
- Teaching/Mentorship qualification -- evidence of teaching ability
- Significant general nursing care experience at Band 5
- First line management qualification/ or equivalent
Desirable
- History Taking and Patient Assessment course
- Validated Non -Medical Prescribing qualification (V300)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of management ability and leadership qualities
- An awareness of research and evidence-based practice in the clinical setting
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Interest and academic ability to undertake further training within the speciality
- Established experience in intravenous therapy, venepuncture and cannulation
- Experience/appreciation of community issues/needs
- Experience in management of central vascular access device (CVAD)
- Knowledge and understanding of Same-Day Emergency Care Pathways
- Knowledge on patient triage
- Coordinating the shift in the absence of the Senior Sister
- Knowledge and understanding of admission avoidance and early supportive discharge
- Experience in the use of computers
- Previous experience in a leadership Role
- Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others and able to work as a team leader
- Ability to facilitate change within the clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience in the use of computers
- Clinical supervision/Coaching skill
- Effective influencing Skills with peer Group & senior health care professionals
- Venous cannulation and venepuncture skills
- Understanding and interpreting blood results
- Excellent clinical and practical skills
- Teaching and mentoring skills
- Evidence of sound decision making skills
Desirable
- An awareness of research and evidence-based practice in the clinical setting
- Organizational and interpersonal skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Smart professional appearance and attitude
- Positive and assertive manner
- Demonstrates personal commitment and enthusiasm
- Works in a calm and organised manner and works as part of a cohesive team
- Ability to cope with pressurised environment and able to use own initiative
- Ability to work independently.
- Flexibility, able to work rotational shifts
Communication
Essential
- Excellent clinical and practical skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
- Organisational and interpersonal skills and able to work as a team leader Advocacy skill
Desirable
- Good communication skills written and verbal, with the ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of development at degree level
- Teaching/Mentorship qualification -- evidence of teaching ability
- Significant general nursing care experience at Band 5
- First line management qualification/ or equivalent
Desirable
- History Taking and Patient Assessment course
- Validated Non -Medical Prescribing qualification (V300)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of management ability and leadership qualities
- An awareness of research and evidence-based practice in the clinical setting
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Interest and academic ability to undertake further training within the speciality
- Established experience in intravenous therapy, venepuncture and cannulation
- Experience/appreciation of community issues/needs
- Experience in management of central vascular access device (CVAD)
- Knowledge and understanding of Same-Day Emergency Care Pathways
- Knowledge on patient triage
- Coordinating the shift in the absence of the Senior Sister
- Knowledge and understanding of admission avoidance and early supportive discharge
- Experience in the use of computers
- Previous experience in a leadership Role
- Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others and able to work as a team leader
- Ability to facilitate change within the clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience in the use of computers
- Clinical supervision/Coaching skill
- Effective influencing Skills with peer Group & senior health care professionals
- Venous cannulation and venepuncture skills
- Understanding and interpreting blood results
- Excellent clinical and practical skills
- Teaching and mentoring skills
- Evidence of sound decision making skills
Desirable
- An awareness of research and evidence-based practice in the clinical setting
- Organizational and interpersonal skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Smart professional appearance and attitude
- Positive and assertive manner
- Demonstrates personal commitment and enthusiasm
- Works in a calm and organised manner and works as part of a cohesive team
- Ability to cope with pressurised environment and able to use own initiative
- Ability to work independently.
- Flexibility, able to work rotational shifts
Communication
Essential
- Excellent clinical and practical skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
- Organisational and interpersonal skills and able to work as a team leader Advocacy skill
Desirable
- Good communication skills written and verbal, with the ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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).
