Job summary
Staff nurse
Department: Accident and Emergency
Band 5
Hours: 37.5 per week, pro rata if part-time, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you a qualified nurse who wants to improve your acute care skills? If so, we would love for you to contribute your skills and knowledge to improve patient care and collaborate with our team to support the values of MKUH.
Supporting patients and their families with empathy and professionalism is at the heart of this role, and you'll collaborate closely with emergency clinicians, advanced practitioners, and wider multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure seamless, person-centred care in our fast-paced department. You will also need to be resilient, disciplined, ensure seamless care and be part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based treatment, with training and career progression available to support your development.
Interview date: Week Commencing 16.02.2026
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Senior Charge Nurse Fernando Molina Rojas on 01908 995914/01908997794.
Main duties of the job
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
"- NHS Survey, 2024'' 94% feel that their role makes a difference to patience and service users.
To provide a high standard of effective, compassionate and professional nursing care within the framework of National, Hospital and departmental policies. To work in conjunction with other staff as a member of the nursing team.
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
Professional
- To demonstrate continuous development of professional skills and knowledge.
- To comply with all hospital policies and to practice within NMC standards and guidelines.
- To contribute to the development of the Unit using research-based practice.
- To main accurate and legible records of nursing care.
- To support the Senior Sister in managing change within the Department.
- To contribute to the wellbeing of the team by demonstrating leadership and support for colleagues.
Management and Clinical
- To be aware of the Trusts Nursing and Midwifery Strategy.
- To assess, plan and implement care for allocated patients
- To be competent at assessing range of facts or situations requiring comparison of a range of options.
- To make judgements on problems requiring investigation and analysis, e.g. assessment of patient condition.
Education
- To participate in ensuring that the departments environment is conducive to teaching and learning.
- To act as mentor/assessor to student nurses and adaptation students.
- To act as a good role model for all members of the ED team.
- To undertake in service training programmes and attend all mandatory training sessions required by the Trust.
Equal Opportunities
- The Trust welcomes all persons without regard to age, ethnic or national origins, gender or sexual orientation, religion, lifestyle, presenting illness of disability. We aim to always provide a non-judgemental service.
Clinical Governance
- Participates in the Trusts clinical Governance activities ensuring that all the elements are embraced within ones own practice and that of the clinical area.
Equality and Diversity
- Act in a way that promotes equality and diversity in relation to Trust policy and procedure and legislation.
- To ensure that equality and diversity issues are recognised, addressed in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional
- To demonstrate continuous development of professional skills and knowledge.
- To comply with all hospital policies and to practice within NMC standards and guidelines.
- To contribute to the development of the Unit using research-based practice.
- To main accurate and legible records of nursing care.
- To support the Senior Sister in managing change within the Department.
- To contribute to the wellbeing of the team by demonstrating leadership and support for colleagues.
Management and Clinical
- To be aware of the Trusts Nursing and Midwifery Strategy.
- To assess, plan and implement care for allocated patients
- To be competent at assessing range of facts or situations requiring comparison of a range of options.
- To make judgements on problems requiring investigation and analysis, e.g. assessment of patient condition.
Education
- To participate in ensuring that the departments environment is conducive to teaching and learning.
- To act as mentor/assessor to student nurses and adaptation students.
- To act as a good role model for all members of the ED team.
- To undertake in service training programmes and attend all mandatory training sessions required by the Trust.
Equal Opportunities
- The Trust welcomes all persons without regard to age, ethnic or national origins, gender or sexual orientation, religion, lifestyle, presenting illness of disability. We aim to always provide a non-judgemental service.
Clinical Governance
- Participates in the Trusts clinical Governance activities ensuring that all the elements are embraced within ones own practice and that of the clinical area.
Equality and Diversity
- Act in a way that promotes equality and diversity in relation to Trust policy and procedure and legislation.
- To ensure that equality and diversity issues are recognised, addressed in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Professional/clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, using own initiative and judgment.
- Awareness of Emergency Access targets
Desirable
- Knowledge of current ED/Nursing issues.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Team Leader in the absence of senior manager.
Skills
Essential
- Motivational Skills.
- Ability to cope with tight deadlines and competing priorities.
- Professional Approach.
- IT Skills.
- Flexible.
- Cannulation/venepuncture.
Desirable
Personal and people development
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Mentorship Course or willing to undertake Course.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Numerate/literate.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
- To be proactive
- Autonomous working as required.
Desirable
- To provide clinical leadership and support to other members of the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Professional/clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, using own initiative and judgment.
- Awareness of Emergency Access targets
Desirable
- Knowledge of current ED/Nursing issues.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Team Leader in the absence of senior manager.
Skills
Essential
- Motivational Skills.
- Ability to cope with tight deadlines and competing priorities.
- Professional Approach.
- IT Skills.
- Flexible.
- Cannulation/venepuncture.
Desirable
Personal and people development
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Mentorship Course or willing to undertake Course.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Numerate/literate.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
- To be proactive
- Autonomous working as required.
Desirable
- To provide clinical leadership and support to other members of the team.
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).
