Junior Sister/Charge Nurse | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Gorffennaf 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Cwmni: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7366387/430-SUR25-90A |
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Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
Ophthalmology
Band 6 £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum pro rata if part-time
Hours: 37.5 and 32 per week (2 posts) all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The rare opportunity has arisen on the Eye Department for two Band 6 posts.
The Eye Clinic has relocated to our new off-site location known as Lloyds Court CDC. The Eye Clinic is a busy department with subspecialities in oculoplastic, emergency clinics, medical and vitro retina, paediatrics, glaucoma. In the not to distant future, we will have a have a theatre onsite also.
We welcome experienced ophthalmic trained nurses to come a join our team. Within this role you will use your extended skills to provide nurse led services as well as working on clinics and in treatment rooms.
You will be part of a friendly Nursing Team but also part of a bigger multi-disciplinary team.
If you are conscientious, friendly, approachable and have a strong work ethic we would like to hear from you.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Interview 19 August 2025
• 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 in all the subspecialities.
• To role model high standards of nursing care and professionalism
'Nursing and Midwifery are always learning in their job roles, rated 6.31 out of 10.’ (NHS Staff Survey 2024).
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 working opportunities
• 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.
Main duties and 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Aug 2025