Staff Nurse | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum, pro rata if part-time |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7836864/430-SUR25-255A |
Summary
Staff Nurse
Department: Ophthalmology theatres at Lloyds Court CDC
Band 5 £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are recruiting band 5 staff nurses to join our new ophthalmology theatre provision at Lloyds Court. We are looking for registered nurses with some experience and/or a strong interest in ophthalmology and surgical nursing. You will have the ability to work efficiently in a high-volume surgical setting and be passionate about delivering quality perioperative patient care. If you have strong organisational skills and the ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment, then we want to hear from you.
We will offer you the opportunity to work collaboratively within a Community Diagnostic Centre supporting patients undergoing cataract surgery. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a streamlined service and help develop ophthalmology services across Milton Keynes.
Interview 23 March 2026
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The post holder will be a key member of the ophthalmology theatre team, delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care to patients undergoing high-volume, low-complexity cataract surgery under local anaesthetic. Working within a Community Diagnostic Centre, the role supports efficient surgical flow while maintaining high standards of clinical care, infection control, and patient experience.
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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Clinical
• Assess, develop, implement and evaluate patient care when receiving the patient into the theatre environment, whilst supporting the patient through invasive procedures and during handover at the completion of the surgical procedure.
• Prepare, assemble and check theatre equipment, ensuring the provision of equipment and stock for procedures planned.
Communication
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Provide reassurance and information to patients undergoing surgery, many of whom may be anxious or visually impaired.
Education
• Provide education to patients being discharged home with evidence-based information and up to date advice.
• Act as a mentor to unqualified and junior staff
Leadership
• Support and supervise junior staff, students, and healthcare assistants within the theatre environment.
• Act as a role model for professional behaviour and clinical standards.
Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital
The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team.
MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023.
As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future.
With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH.
Find out more about working in #TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mYel-Y9nrU
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
This advert closes on Thursday 12 Mar 2026