Staff Nurse | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Ebrill 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Cwmni: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7972743/430-SURG26-830A |
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Staff Nurse
Department Surgical SDEC
Band 5 £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Staff Nurse to join our dynamic Surgical SDEC team. This fast paced service supports the rapid assessment, treatment and discharge of surgical patients, reducing unnecessary admissions and improving patient flow.
Key skills and knowledge required include:
Sound surgical nursing assessment skills, including recognition and escalation of the deteriorating patient
Experience in managing acute surgical conditions (e.g. abdominal pain, post operative complications, wound issues)
Competence in clinical observations, venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs and use of clinical decision tools Strong communication and prioritisation skills to support safe, timely patient care in an ambulatory setting
Understanding of infection prevention, documentation standards and multidisciplinary working.
Interview date: 19 May 2026
This team always knows what their work responsibilities are, scoring 93%.''NHS Survey, 2024''
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
The post holder will work independently, in conjunction with the wider nursing team to deliver and maintain a high standard of nursing care, within the framework of National and Trust policies, referring to senior colleagues as needed.
To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of personalised care, ensuring patients feel safe, supported and informed to make decisions regarding their care, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain safe and effective care ot all times.
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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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.
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Clinical Responsibilities
To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care.
To formulate evidence-based programmes of care based on an assessment and evaluation of patient needs.
Professional Responsibilities
To comply with Trust policies and practice within the NMC Standards and guidelines.
To maintain professional registration and fulfil revalidation requirements.
Education and Training
To assist, when necessary, with induction and orientation programmes for staff ensuring that the needs of the ward are met.
To participate in the sharing of knowledge with colleagues.
Other Duties
As part of ongoing professional development, and when required, act as Nurse in Charge in the absence of a Band 6/Sister, with appropriate guidance and support from senior nursing staff.
Staff may be temporarily redeployed to other areas of the Trust during times of peak acuity, in accordance with their skills, competence and service needs.
Please refer to the attached job description for further information
This advert closes on Tuesday 12 May 2026