Job summary
Sister / Charge Nurse
Department Surgery - Ward 20
Band 6 £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Fixed Term / Secondment until March 2025
Are you an aspiring nurse leader who is ready to take the next challenge in your career as a Sister/Charge Nurse on a busy Emergency Surgical Ward? Can you work collaboratively with a great nursing team and provide strong clinical leadership acting as a role model to a diverse nursing team? Do you love a challenge?
This is a unique opportunity to lead the nursing team in the delivery of high-quality care that is safe, effective and provides the best possible experience for our patients. Ward 20 specialises in Emergency Surgery, caring for patient pre and post operatively.
The ability to demonstrate compassionate clinical leadership combined with excellent patient care and clinical knowledge is important for this role.
If you are compassionate and dynamic this could be the job for you. We will support you on your leadership journey and provide opportunities to professionally develop your skills and knowledge to be successful in this role.
If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Hannah or Alexandra at hannah.wheeler@mkuh.nhs.uk or alexandra.stock@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview: 01/03/2024
Main duties of the job
- 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.
- To role model high standards of nursing care and professionalism.
About us
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 tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- 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.
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 promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
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
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
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
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Relevant Mentorship or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of post registration education
Desirable
- Degree
- First line management/leadership course
- Evidence of career development
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in clinical setting
- Evidence of regular shift management of a ward/clinical area
- Mentorship of student nurses
- Evidence of provision of high standards of care
- Evidence of management and leadership
Desirable
- Experience in change management
- Evidence of staff development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication (verbal and written)
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Computer literate
- Effective time management
- Resource management
- Ability to problem solve
- Self motivated with the ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Report writing
- Up to date clinical skills appropriate for the clinical speciality being applied for
- Audit and analysis experience
- Teaching and presentation skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Experience in managing people
- Up to date with current issues in nursing
- Willingness to embark on further professional development
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective communication
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Relevant Mentorship or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of post registration education
Desirable
- Degree
- First line management/leadership course
- Evidence of career development
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in clinical setting
- Evidence of regular shift management of a ward/clinical area
- Mentorship of student nurses
- Evidence of provision of high standards of care
- Evidence of management and leadership
Desirable
- Experience in change management
- Evidence of staff development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication (verbal and written)
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Computer literate
- Effective time management
- Resource management
- Ability to problem solve
- Self motivated with the ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Report writing
- Up to date clinical skills appropriate for the clinical speciality being applied for
- Audit and analysis experience
- Teaching and presentation skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Experience in managing people
- Up to date with current issues in nursing
- Willingness to embark on further professional development
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective communication
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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).
