Job summary
Children's Staff Nurse
Department - Children's Emergency Department (CED)
Band 5 pro rata if part-time
Hours: 37.5h per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Our Emergency Department sees in excess of 87,000 patients per annum and is a designated Level 2 Trauma Centre. The Children's Emergency Department (CED) sees 25,000 children per year and has a dedicated facility and pathway for children attending the ED which is open 24/7 and is staffed by Paediatric trained staff.
We require Band 5 nurses to join our team in CED with an expectation that you will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated nurse. Your role will be a team player within the Emergency Department (ED) to provide dynamic, high quality nursing care to the diverse population of Milton Keynes who attend our busy unit within this University Hospital.
In return we can offer excellent clinical and academic opportunities with support from our senior leadership team and Practice Development Nurse and from a Trust that is committed to the ongoing personal and professional development of every member of its nursing staff.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit to the ED please contact Helder Prata (Lead nurse for CED) (helder.prata@mkuh.nhs.uk) or Bacardi Cranston (CED Lead nurse) (bacardi.cranston@mkuh.nhs.uk ) on 01908 995901.
Interview date: Week commencing 04/05/2026
Main duties of the job
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
"- NHS Survey, 2024'' 94% feel that their role makes a difference to patience and service users.
To provide a high standard of individualised children's nursing care in accordance with agreed policies, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for individual patients and families. To be responsible for ensuring patient care and safety are evaluated whilst on duty. To demonstrate clinical expertise in paediatric emergency care. To supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff in the department environment. To ensure that all lines of communication are identified and used effectively.
SERVICE MANAGEMENTo To assist, when necessary, with the definition of nursing standards and maintain the provision and effectiveness of those standards.o To assist in the management of patient flow within the department to ensure that patients care is managed in a safe and timely manner.o To assist the senior team/operational team in achieving the Emergency Access targets.o The post-holder will ensure that are aware of all issues relating to Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Clinic Effectiveness and that they carry out their duties in accordance with these frameworks and standard.o To assist, when necessary, with the initiation and evaluation of any projects or research appropriate to the services provided within the department.
About us
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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Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To promote all aspects of family centred care, maximise parental contribution and provide support during challenging situations.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate child/family centred care with consideration of individual ethnic, cultural, social, developmental and religious needs.
- To initiate and monitor the implementation of evidence-based practice in collaboration with other staff.
Management
- To provide leadership, support and supervision to junior colleagues.
- To maintain effective communication and to ensure close liaison with multidisciplinary staff.
- To plan patient care according to resources available.
- To assist with the investigation of complaints and incidents in accordance with the Trusts complaint procedure.
- To ensure that all equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate use. Report any defective equipment or provision of supplies to Sister/Charge Nurse or deputy.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To promote all aspects of family centred care, maximise parental contribution and provide support during challenging situations.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate child/family centred care with consideration of individual ethnic, cultural, social, developmental and religious needs.
- To initiate and monitor the implementation of evidence-based practice in collaboration with other staff.
Management
- To provide leadership, support and supervision to junior colleagues.
- To maintain effective communication and to ensure close liaison with multidisciplinary staff.
- To plan patient care according to resources available.
- To assist with the investigation of complaints and incidents in accordance with the Trusts complaint procedure.
- To ensure that all equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate use. Report any defective equipment or provision of supplies to Sister/Charge Nurse or deputy.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BLS / ILS / PILS / EPLS
- HDU module or equivalent
- Practice assessor training
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of current ED / Nursing Issues
- Knowledge of Scope of professional practice
- Understanding of holistic family centred care
- Ability to recognise own limitations
- Able to communicate concerns in a timely manner
- Knowledge of child protection issues
Desirable
- Understanding of pressures and targets within emergency care
- Acute paediatric experience in the NHS
Personal and people development
Essential
- Articulate. Decisive, Assertive, Innovative, Calm, Motivated.
- Flexible approach to working hours.
- Team player
Skills
Essential
- Planning skills
- Prioritising skills
- Punctual, good attendance record
- Ability to synthesise complex information
- Ability to maintain concentration under stressful conditions.
- Ability to recognise, report and diffuse conflict situations.
- Ability to work within a high turnover, pressurised environment on a daily basis.
- Professional approach
- Good documentation and record keeping
- Up to date clinical skills
- Ability to calculate drug dosage
Desirable
- Extended skills in relation to A&E Practice
- Use of eCare
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good communication skills with children and families
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Be able to communicate effectively via telephone, individual or group discussion
- Ability to communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team on regular basis
- Able to deal with the emotional consequences of illness/trauma (difficult and upsetting situations, in particular)
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BLS / ILS / PILS / EPLS
- HDU module or equivalent
- Practice assessor training
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of current ED / Nursing Issues
- Knowledge of Scope of professional practice
- Understanding of holistic family centred care
- Ability to recognise own limitations
- Able to communicate concerns in a timely manner
- Knowledge of child protection issues
Desirable
- Understanding of pressures and targets within emergency care
- Acute paediatric experience in the NHS
Personal and people development
Essential
- Articulate. Decisive, Assertive, Innovative, Calm, Motivated.
- Flexible approach to working hours.
- Team player
Skills
Essential
- Planning skills
- Prioritising skills
- Punctual, good attendance record
- Ability to synthesise complex information
- Ability to maintain concentration under stressful conditions.
- Ability to recognise, report and diffuse conflict situations.
- Ability to work within a high turnover, pressurised environment on a daily basis.
- Professional approach
- Good documentation and record keeping
- Up to date clinical skills
- Ability to calculate drug dosage
Desirable
- Extended skills in relation to A&E Practice
- Use of eCare
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good communication skills with children and families
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Be able to communicate effectively via telephone, individual or group discussion
- Ability to communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team on regular basis
- Able to deal with the emotional consequences of illness/trauma (difficult and upsetting situations, in particular)
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.
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).
