Job summary
Staff Nurse, Acute Cardiac Care Unit
Ward 17
Band 5 £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata if part time
Hours: Full or Part-time, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has become available to work on the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (Ward 17) at Milton Keynes University Hospital. The ward is a fast paced and exciting area to work in, offering great opportunities to develop as a cardiac nurse. You would be joining a well-established team and would be well supported through your development.
The Acute Cardiac Care Unit has 8 Coronary Care Beds, 4 side rooms and 14 "stepdown" beds, and has the ability to monitor all of those patients via fixed monitors or via telemetry. We care for patients with a wide range of conditions including, NSTEMI, ACS, Heart Failure, Arrhythmias and Electrolyte Imbalance. We work closely with the cardiac rehabilitation and heart failure teams and our dedicated discharge officer to ensure that our patients leave the ward with all the information and support that they need. The ward staffing ratios have been established to reflect the fact that we regularly take level 2 patients (Safer Nursing Care Tool).
Further details / informal visits contact: Senior Sister Emma Pearce 01908 996419 or Rebecca Kirk, Matron for Medicine on 01908 6423.
Interview: w/c 17.03.2025
Main duties of the job
o On joining the team, you will have a supernumerary period where you will work alongside a more senior nurse. During this period, you will follow a bespoke induction program, based on your previous experience.
Milton Keynes University Hospital is proud to be able to offer elective angioplasty to outpatients as of January 2023, with a view to further develop the service in the coming months to also treat the in patients from the Acute Cardiac Care Unit. Staff will be trained in the vascular management of these patients.
Some of the training available to the successful candidate includes the, ILS/ALS, Non-invasive NIV, the deteriorating patient course plus an in-house cardiac study day run by one of our consultants.
Excellent communication skills are paramount as you will be liaising with a wide range of departments from within the Trust and with other cardiac centres within the cardiac network. You will play a key role in orchestrating safe and effective movement into and out of the ward to ensure effective flow of patients throughout the Trust.
About us
'A notable 63% of nursing and midwifery staff express they find opportunities to develop their career at MKUH.' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
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 refreshments
- 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide effective, professional and managerial leadership to staff in the absence of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and/or Senior Staff Nurse; to be the ward representative if the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and/or Senior Staff Nurse are unavailable. To ensure that all lines of communication are identified and used effectively; to maintain a high standard of nursing care within the framework of the Trust policies.
This role will require a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with the ability to multitask, provide support to other members of the team and deliver excellent patient care. As Milton Keynes University Hospital is a teaching hospital you are also expected to be a role model to our student nurses, nursing associates and medical students. You will be expected to Maintain a 100% compliance with mandatory training and to adhere to all hospital policies including the uniform policy.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
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 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.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide effective, professional and managerial leadership to staff in the absence of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and/or Senior Staff Nurse; to be the ward representative if the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and/or Senior Staff Nurse are unavailable. To ensure that all lines of communication are identified and used effectively; to maintain a high standard of nursing care within the framework of the Trust policies.
This role will require a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with the ability to multitask, provide support to other members of the team and deliver excellent patient care. As Milton Keynes University Hospital is a teaching hospital you are also expected to be a role model to our student nurses, nursing associates and medical students. You will be expected to Maintain a 100% compliance with mandatory training and to adhere to all hospital policies including the uniform policy.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
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 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.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- First Level General Nurse Degree (or equivalent experience)
- BLS
- Evidence of career development
Desirable
- ILS
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent acute medical nursing knowledge/experience
- Knowledge of current issues in nursing
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of Essence of Care
- Knowledge of Infection Control
- Knowledge of admission/discharge process
Desirable
- Relevant post registration experience.
Skills
Essential
- Up to date clinical skills appropriate to medicine
- Excellent communication (verbal and written)
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- IV drug administration
- Urinary catheterisation
- IT skills
- Effective time management
- Able to direct and supervise unregistered nurses/student nurses/Nursing Associate Trainees (NAT) and paramedic students.
Desirable
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Mentorship or practice supervisor course
Personal and people development
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Approachable
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to reflect on own practice
- Smart and professional appearance
Communication
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective communication
Desirable
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Internal rotation to nights
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- First Level General Nurse Degree (or equivalent experience)
- BLS
- Evidence of career development
Desirable
- ILS
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent acute medical nursing knowledge/experience
- Knowledge of current issues in nursing
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of Essence of Care
- Knowledge of Infection Control
- Knowledge of admission/discharge process
Desirable
- Relevant post registration experience.
Skills
Essential
- Up to date clinical skills appropriate to medicine
- Excellent communication (verbal and written)
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- IV drug administration
- Urinary catheterisation
- IT skills
- Effective time management
- Able to direct and supervise unregistered nurses/student nurses/Nursing Associate Trainees (NAT) and paramedic students.
Desirable
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Mentorship or practice supervisor course
Personal and people development
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Approachable
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to reflect on own practice
- Smart and professional appearance
Communication
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective communication
Desirable
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Internal rotation to nights
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).
