Job summary
Night Nurse Practitioner
Department Operations
Band 7 £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (nights- however, as part of development, may be expected to rotate onto days), all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with extensive clinical experience in an acute/critical care environment to join our highly committed and friendly team of Night Nurse Practitioners and form part of the Clinical Site Team out of hours. You will be able to work autonomously to deliver specialist advice and care in relation to the acutely deteriorating patient and provide senior nursing leadership and the highest standards of care across the hospital at night.The Night Nurse Practitioner role is a busy and rapidly paced one, working in partnership with the Clinical Site Manager and the multidisciplinary teams, delivering the highest standards of clinical care and extended skills to our patients across the Trust.
For further information and an informal visit/ discussion please contact Jamie Friend, Clinical Site Manager, Jamie.friend@mkuh.nhs.uk Tel: 01908 997722 OR Louise Kenny, Clinical Site Manager Louise.kenny@mkuh.nhs.uk Tel 01908 997722
Interview 27 March 2025
Main duties of the job
This is a dual role. You will be working clinically as a Rapid Response nurse, providing specialist and expert care to the acutely unwell patient, alongside an operational leadership role supporting the Clinical Site Manager and the multidisciplinary teams in the safe management of the hospital at night, including managing timely and effective flow and support to wards and departments.
The role of the Night Nurse Practitioner (NNP) is to provide an extended role of the nursing service at night to improve the care of inpatients. The NNP will identify acutely ill patients and provide an advanced nursing assessment, initiating first line treatments, investigations and prescribed medications within agreed written protocols, guidelines and group directives. The NNP will plan and implement care; work as part of the Rapid Response Team and facilitate early medical intervention when required.The NNP will facilitate, in partnership with the ward nurses, the smooth running of the wards and hospital paying particular attention to the needs of patients at night. They will support the Clinical Site Manager (CSM) to aid patient flow across the site in order to support achieving improved patient experience and both National and Local Targets.
The NNP will act as a role model and will lead, develop and evaluate training and education for nurses and students at night, establishing a suitable environment and culture to enhance practice development.
About us
'When it comes to continual growth, nurses and midwives soar, achieving the highest score of 6.25/10 on the theme "We are always learning."' (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 refreshments
- 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
You will be responsible for managing risk in your area of control in accordance with the Trust risk policies and arrangements.
Professional/Clinical
To work as part of the Hospital at Night Team and as Rapid Response atnight.
To work within your scope of practice as identified by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Management
Prioritise and manage own workload according to need.
In the absence of the Clinical Site Manager full fill the role of bed manager/and Clinical Site Manager at night including break cover.
EducationTo take an active role in the development of innovative nursing practice and develop research based practice at night.
Participate in developing new protocols, guidelines and care pathways with the multi-disciplinary team.
Clinical Governance
To implement, monitor and evaluate effective systems for nurses to report clinical risks in a blame free culture.
To investigate clinical risk incidents in the workplace.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
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 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
You will be responsible for managing risk in your area of control in accordance with the Trust risk policies and arrangements.
Professional/Clinical
To work as part of the Hospital at Night Team and as Rapid Response atnight.
To work within your scope of practice as identified by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Management
Prioritise and manage own workload according to need.
In the absence of the Clinical Site Manager full fill the role of bed manager/and Clinical Site Manager at night including break cover.
EducationTo take an active role in the development of innovative nursing practice and develop research based practice at night.
Participate in developing new protocols, guidelines and care pathways with the multi-disciplinary team.
Clinical Governance
To implement, monitor and evaluate effective systems for nurses to report clinical risks in a blame free culture.
To investigate clinical risk incidents in the workplace.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
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 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 and knowledge
Essential
- RN registered with NMC
- Management or leadership qualification
- Management or leadership qualification
- Advanced Life Support provider
Desirable
- Degree level patient assessment and history taking course or equivalent experience
- Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Paediatric Immediate Life Support provider
- Recognised Non-medical Independent Prescriber registered with NMC
Experience
Essential
- Recent acute nursing experience at senior nursing level above
- IV cannulation, phlebotomy and basic interpretation of blood results.
- Basic ECG interpretation.
- Recognition and management of acute emergencies
- Management of non-invasive ventilation
- Knowledge of National patient flow targets
Desirable
- Verification of expected death
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Able to challenge views of others
- Teaching skills
- Clinical supervision skills
- Time management skills
- Work as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to work in a team
- Computer skills and keyboard skills
- Ability to audit practice, formulate and implement action plans.
- Risk assessment and risk management skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Self-Motivated
- Approachable
- Able to work under pressure
- Experience of managing and developing colleagues
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Excellent social and interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with stressful situations.
- Commitment and enthusiam
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- RN registered with NMC
- Management or leadership qualification
- Management or leadership qualification
- Advanced Life Support provider
Desirable
- Degree level patient assessment and history taking course or equivalent experience
- Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Paediatric Immediate Life Support provider
- Recognised Non-medical Independent Prescriber registered with NMC
Experience
Essential
- Recent acute nursing experience at senior nursing level above
- IV cannulation, phlebotomy and basic interpretation of blood results.
- Basic ECG interpretation.
- Recognition and management of acute emergencies
- Management of non-invasive ventilation
- Knowledge of National patient flow targets
Desirable
- Verification of expected death
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Able to challenge views of others
- Teaching skills
- Clinical supervision skills
- Time management skills
- Work as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to work in a team
- Computer skills and keyboard skills
- Ability to audit practice, formulate and implement action plans.
- Risk assessment and risk management skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Self-Motivated
- Approachable
- Able to work under pressure
- Experience of managing and developing colleagues
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Excellent social and interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with stressful situations.
- Commitment and enthusiam
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
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).
