# Nurse Associate > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nurse-associate/239e7380-2f02-4aa0-83c1-3c70e781151d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nurse-associate/239e7380-2f02-4aa0-83c1-3c70e781151d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Milton Keynes University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nursing associate - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Fixed Term Until 22 August 2027 to Cover Maternity Leave also Available) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-25T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-11T16:40:41.114Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8291783 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8291783?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Registered Nursing Associate Department: Children's Services Band 4, £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum pro rata Hours: Permanent and Fixed-Term Opportunities Available, Full and part-time hours, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working Are you a compassionate Registered Nursing Associate looking for a rewarding career in children's healthcare? At Milton Keynes University Hospital, we're proud to provide compassionate care to children, young people and their families. As our Children's Services continue to expand, including exciting plans for a new Children's Hospital, there has never been a better time to join our dedicated paediatric team. Who We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: - Is a Registered Nursing Associate with current NMC registration. - Is passionate about caring for children, young people and families - Demonstrates kindness, compassion and respect in every interaction - Communicates confidently and effectively with colleagues, children and families - Works well as part of a team - Values safeguarding and patient advocacy - Is organised, motivated and eager to learn - Remains calm and professional in a busy clinical environment 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Interview date: 08 Oct 2026 ### Main duties of the job About the Role As a Nursing Associate within Children's Services, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, holistic care to children and young people. Working alongside nurses, doctors and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will: - Deliver compassionate, family-centred care - Monitor and assess patients using recognised paediatric assessment tools - Support the safe administration and management of medicines within your scope of practice - Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation - Promote safeguarding and advocate for children and young people - Support healthcare support workers and students in their learning and development - Help create a safe, welcoming and child-friendly environment for patients and families Why Join Our Team? At MKUH, you'll become part of a supportive, welcoming and highly skilled team committed to delivering exceptional family-centred care. We offer: Opportunities to work across a range of paediatric specialties Ongoing professional development and training Supportive leadership, supervision and mentorship NHS staff benefits and wellbeing support Opportunities for career progression within Children's Services ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities NHS Staff Survey: Our Compassionate Culture and Leadership scores reflect a workplace where kindness, respect, and empathy are the norm—not the exception. Explore Our Paediatric Services Our Children's Services provide a diverse range of opportunities, allowing you to build a broad and rewarding paediatric career. Ward 4 - Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) A dynamic 24-hour assessment unit providing expert, timely and family-centred care for children requiring short-stay assessment and treatment. Paediatric Day Surgery Unit Supporting children and families through planned day-case procedures across a range of specialties including ENT, ophthalmology, trauma and orthopaedics, dental and urology. Ward 5 A busy 22-bed inpatient ward caring for children aged 0-16 years with medical, surgical, oncology and orthopaedic conditions. The ward includes dedicated High Dependency beds and excellent development opportunities for staff caring for children with more complex needs. Paediatric Outpatients Supporting children and families through specialist clinics and follow-up care, helping build long-term therapeutic relationships and continuity of care. There may also be opportunities to work collaboratively across our wider paediatric services, including the Neonatal Unit, Children's Emergency Department and Planned Care services. Join Us! If you're a caring, motivated Nursing Associate who shares our commitment to providing outstanding care for children and young people, we'd love to hear from you. Please refer to attached Job description for further information. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Able to work effectively either independently or as part of a team - Up to date clinical skills appropriate to the work area - Able to undertake mathematical calculations (i.e., calculate medication doses) - Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date ### Experience **Desirable** - Acute paediatric experience in the NHS - Experience caring for neonates, children, and/or young people. - Experience using a range of nursing tools (PEWS, NEWTS2, PYMS, etc.) to inform and direct care ### Communication **Essential** - Ability to communicate effectively (written , verbal and nonverbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi -disciplinary team ### Qualifications and knowledge **Essential** - Registered Nursing Associate (Registered with the NMC). - Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Qualification - Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice - Understanding of holistic family centred care - Understanding of pressures within inpatient care - Knowledge and an understanding of safeguarding children and adults and promoting the welfare of children and young people. ### Personal and people development **Essential** - Ability to take part in reflective practice ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 456.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10609871) - [person specification (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10609872) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.