Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 March 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9430-26-0160 |
Summary
MANAGERIAL To be responsible for shift management in liaison with the Matron where appropriate. To have responsibility for the specific aspects of nursing management negotiated with the Matron. To have responsibility for the development of a specific clinical area and specific development projects, in liaison with the Matron. CLINICAL To demonstrate a professional approach to the leadership and management of staff within the department, acting as a role model for staff and sharing expertise. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care within the standards and philosophy of the department. To co-ordinate clinical activities, daily allocation, and redeployment of nursing staff within the department to assist with the safe and efficient management of patient flow. PROFESSIONAL To participate in the development of evidence-based practice and to initiate, manage and evaluate changes which lead to improved practice. To actively participate in the Trust/departmental audit programmes. To work within a team of Sisters/Charge Nurses to enhance the professional development of the department. EDUCATION To develop clinical practice through education. To act as an expert resource to multidisciplinary colleagues. To participate in multidisciplinary teaching activities within the directorate. To ensure a learning environment is created and maintained for pre-registration, qualified and HCA nursing staff, that development is ongoing and facilitates nurse's revalidation requirements. Please refer to the job description for further details.