Job summary
Are you an NMC registered nurse with more than 6 months experience? Are you up for a challenge where no working day is the same? Ever thought about working in the Emergency Department? Now is your opportunity to do so.
After having a business case approved to expand the team due to a fast-growing service, MKUH are hiring for Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurses to join their thriving ED department. You do not have to have experience within ED, you are still welcome to apply if you have experience within a mental health hospital, a community hospital or if you simply feel you have solid transferable skills. Your external knowledge will be extremely valuable to our team.
To provide effective, professional and managerial leadership to staff.
To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care.
To supervise and develop the knowledge and skills of junior staff.
To initiate/ facilitate developments in nursing in partnership with the ward manager.
To be the ward representative in the absence of the ward manager.
To work autonomously within their scope of professional conduct and in line with Trust policies
To assist the Senior Sister/ charge nurse in the review of nursing practice and service delivery.
Provide clinical expertise.
To role model high standards of nursing care and professionalism.
Interview date: 25.11.2025
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To provide effective, professional and managerial leadership to staff.
To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care.
To supervise and develop the knowledge and skills of junior staff.
To initiate/ facilitate developments in nursing in partnership with the ward manager.
To be the ward representative in the absence of the ward manager.
To work autonomously within their scope of professional conduct and in line with Trust policies
To assist the Senior Sister/ charge nurse in the review of nursing practice and service delivery.
Provide clinical expertise.
To role model high standards of nursing care and professionalism.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of patients, incorporating the standards and philosophy of the ward and evidence based research. Organise method of care delivery within the ward/department, allocating, prioritising and delegating effectively. This includes responding to capacity and patient dependency requirements.
Professional
To demonstrate a professional approach to leadership and management of staff. To provide clinical support and advice to junior members of staff. To participate in the development of research based practice. To act as a facilitator for change within the ward environment. To work closely with medical colleagues, providing them with professional nursing expertise and input.
Management
To be responsible for the day to day running of the ward in the absence of the ward manager. Promote effective communication within the nursing team, to patients, carers, visitors, members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies. Receiving and reporting sensitive information, as appropriate taking into account rules of confidentiality Using professional judgement ensure optimal bed usage/patient through put at all times, facilitating timely admission and discharge of patients.
Service Management
To assist when necessary with the definition of nursing standards and maintain the provision and effectiveness of those standards in line with clinical governance. The post holder will ensure that they are aware of all issues relating to Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Clinical Effectiveness and that they carry out their duties in accordance with these frameworks and standards. To assist when necessary with the initiation and evaluation of any projects or research appropriate to the services provided within the ward in line with clinical governance.
Education
To help to create and maintain an environment conducive to development and learning for all staff. To assist in identifying the need for, and providing training/education in clinical nursing and managerial techniques to all grades of staff.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of patients, incorporating the standards and philosophy of the ward and evidence based research. Organise method of care delivery within the ward/department, allocating, prioritising and delegating effectively. This includes responding to capacity and patient dependency requirements.
Professional
To demonstrate a professional approach to leadership and management of staff. To provide clinical support and advice to junior members of staff. To participate in the development of research based practice. To act as a facilitator for change within the ward environment. To work closely with medical colleagues, providing them with professional nursing expertise and input.
Management
To be responsible for the day to day running of the ward in the absence of the ward manager. Promote effective communication within the nursing team, to patients, carers, visitors, members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies. Receiving and reporting sensitive information, as appropriate taking into account rules of confidentiality Using professional judgement ensure optimal bed usage/patient through put at all times, facilitating timely admission and discharge of patients.
Service Management
To assist when necessary with the definition of nursing standards and maintain the provision and effectiveness of those standards in line with clinical governance. The post holder will ensure that they are aware of all issues relating to Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Clinical Effectiveness and that they carry out their duties in accordance with these frameworks and standards. To assist when necessary with the initiation and evaluation of any projects or research appropriate to the services provided within the ward in line with clinical governance.
Education
To help to create and maintain an environment conducive to development and learning for all staff. To assist in identifying the need for, and providing training/education in clinical nursing and managerial techniques to all grades of staff.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Relevant Mentorship or equivalent qualification
- Degree in nursing or any other relevant discipline or equivalent experience
- Evidence of post registration education
- Competent at nurse led discharge
Desirable
- First line management/leadership course
- Evidence of career development
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in clinical setting.
- Evidence of regular shift management of a ward/clinical area
- Mentorship of student nurses
- Evidence of provision of high standards of care
- Evidence of management and leadership
Desirable
- Experience in change management
- Evidence of staff development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication (verbal and written)
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Computer literate
- Effective time management
- Resource management
- Ability to problem solve
- Self motivated with the ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Report writing
- Up to date clinical skills appropriate for the clinical specialty being applied for.
- Audit and analysis experience
- Teaching and presentation skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Experience in managing people
- Up to date with current issues in nursing
- Willingness to embark on further professional development
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective communication
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Relevant Mentorship or equivalent qualification
- Degree in nursing or any other relevant discipline or equivalent experience
- Evidence of post registration education
- Competent at nurse led discharge
Desirable
- First line management/leadership course
- Evidence of career development
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in clinical setting.
- Evidence of regular shift management of a ward/clinical area
- Mentorship of student nurses
- Evidence of provision of high standards of care
- Evidence of management and leadership
Desirable
- Experience in change management
- Evidence of staff development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication (verbal and written)
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Computer literate
- Effective time management
- Resource management
- Ability to problem solve
- Self motivated with the ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Report writing
- Up to date clinical skills appropriate for the clinical specialty being applied for.
- Audit and analysis experience
- Teaching and presentation skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Experience in managing people
- Up to date with current issues in nursing
- Willingness to embark on further professional development
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective communication
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).
