Job summary
Ward Manager - Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
Department: Paediatric Assessment Unit (Ward 4)
Band: 7 £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Following a review of the Paediatric Senior Nursing team at Milton Keynes University Hospital we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Ward Manager - Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for our Paediatric Assessment Unit.
The Paediatric Assessment Unit is a dedicated area within our hospital where infants, children and young people can be assessed and treated for a range of presentations. The area is open 24/7 and enables children and families to be referred in for specialist paediatric assessment and care. They can be referred in through a number of pathways including from the community setting, or through the Urgent and Emergency Care pathway.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Children's Nurse to lead our Paediatric Assessment Unit. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring the delivery of the highest standards of patient care and safety. This role requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and a passion for working with children and their families.
Interview date: Between 5th and 16th August 2024
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the senior team across the Women and Children's Division to ensure the provision of high-quality care across our Paediatric services. They will provide visible and professional leadership, whilst ensuring high standards of clinical excellence are maintained.
- To act as an effective leader both professionally and managerially for all members of staff across the Children's Units.
- Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the unit and to be a point of contact for all unit staff as required.
- To demonstrate a professional approach to the leadership and management of staff within the Children's department and Division, by creating an environment in which excellence in clinical practice will flourish.
- To be responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality and evidence-based care within the Children's Unit and to ensure a positive patient and family experience.
- To develop effective patient flow pathways throughout Children's Services to ensure high quality care provision and patient experience.
- To provide support with Children's Safeguarding issues working within the statutory legal structure.
- To provide cover and support for other Senior Sister/Charge Nurses/Ward Managers in their absence across the directorate.
Secondment opportunity may also be available
About us
MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of this role, the successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and role modelling across the Childrens Unit and as a result working clinically is incorporated within this role. There is also an expectation that the individual will support the wider Paediatric and Neonatal Services in relation to day to day operational support including staffing and escalation.
The attached job description and personal specification outline the key aspects related to this role.
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.
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
As part of this role, the successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and role modelling across the Childrens Unit and as a result working clinically is incorporated within this role. There is also an expectation that the individual will support the wider Paediatric and Neonatal Services in relation to day to day operational support including staffing and escalation.
The attached job description and personal specification outline the key aspects related to this role.
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.
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 & Knowledge
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child
- A degree level qualification in nursing
- Evidence of career progression and updating academic education.
- EPLS or equivalent.
Desirable
- Children's High Dependency Course or equivalent.
- Management/Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience within paediatrics
- Relevant experience at a Band 6 level.
- Evidence of provision of high standards of care within paediatric services.
- Evidence of teaching/facilitating learning in practice.
- Evidence of effective leadership and management.
- Safeguarding experience.
- Audit/research experience.
- Effective change management experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge of governance processes.
- Finance/budgetary management experience.
- Risk management experience.
- Line management experience.
- Evidence of policy/guideline development.
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of expanded roles within clinical skills competency e.g. IV drug administration, central line access, LTV, cannulation/venepuncture, etc.
- Aware of current issues related to nursing, NHS and acute paediatrics.
- Evidence of application of evidence based practice to care provision.
- Evidence of leadership and staff development.
- Organisational ability.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise
- Excellent computer skills.
- Appraisal skills.
Personal & People Development
Essential
- Role model
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Enthusiasm / motivation.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Communication
Essential
- Advanced communication skills
- Excellent verbal and non verbal communication and negotiation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child
- A degree level qualification in nursing
- Evidence of career progression and updating academic education.
- EPLS or equivalent.
Desirable
- Children's High Dependency Course or equivalent.
- Management/Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience within paediatrics
- Relevant experience at a Band 6 level.
- Evidence of provision of high standards of care within paediatric services.
- Evidence of teaching/facilitating learning in practice.
- Evidence of effective leadership and management.
- Safeguarding experience.
- Audit/research experience.
- Effective change management experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge of governance processes.
- Finance/budgetary management experience.
- Risk management experience.
- Line management experience.
- Evidence of policy/guideline development.
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of expanded roles within clinical skills competency e.g. IV drug administration, central line access, LTV, cannulation/venepuncture, etc.
- Aware of current issues related to nursing, NHS and acute paediatrics.
- Evidence of application of evidence based practice to care provision.
- Evidence of leadership and staff development.
- Organisational ability.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise
- Excellent computer skills.
- Appraisal skills.
Personal & People Development
Essential
- Role model
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Enthusiasm / motivation.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Communication
Essential
- Advanced communication skills
- Excellent verbal and non verbal communication and negotiation skills.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
