Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Job overview

Deputy Sister/Charge nurse

Department: Ward 19

Band  6   pro rata if part-time

Hours: 30 Hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Are you interested in making a real difference to nursing?

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced Nurse to assist in the leadership and development of our ward. Focusing on excellent, high quality care to our frail older patients. We are looking for someone who will bring enthusiasm, professionalism and energy to the division of Medicine Milton Keynes University Hospital

The medicine division is a friendly dedicated team, who are committed to improving services for our patients. There is a strong emphasis on team support and development, with opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge, skills and managerial/leadership experience.

If you are an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate nurse with a minimum of 2 years experience, we invite you to apply.

For further information/informal visit contact Senior Sister Jane Hartland (01908 996436) or Caroline Harrison, Matron for Medicine on 01908 660033

We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Unfortunately only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Disclosure and Barring Service Checks are required for new employees.

Interview date: 05/08/2025

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 practice in partnership with the ward manager.

To be the ward representative when the ward manager is unavailable.

Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Practice

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, incorporating the standards and philosophy of the ward.

To maintain accurate and comprehensive records of patient care.

To participate in setting/monitoring/auditing agreed standards of care within ward

To ensure patients/relatives individual needs are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate way.

Maintain good liaison with other nursing units and hospital departments.

Professional

To demonstrate a professional approach to leadership and management of staff.

To provide clinical support and advice to junior members of staff.

To participate in the development of research based practice.

Management

To be responsible, in the absence of the ward manager, for total management.

To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff for ward eight.

To council staff as appropriate and inform ward manager.

Service Management

To assist when necessary with the definition of nursing standards and maintain the provision and effectiveness of those standards in line with clinical governance.

The post holder will ensure that they are aware of all issues relating to Clinical governance, Quality Assurance and Clinical Effectiveness and they carry out their duties in accordance with these frameworks and standards.

Education

To help to create and maintain an environment conductive to development and learning for all staff.

To assist in identifying the need for, and providing training/education in clinical, nursing and managerial techniques to all grades of staff.

To ensure all new staff receive adequate induction and orientation which is appropriate for them and the needs of the ward.

Please refer to the job description for further details.