SDEC Operational Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse

Job overview

Same – Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Senior Sister/ Senior Charge Nurse Band 7 - £ 49,387- £ 56,515 per annum pro rata 15 hours per week all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Sister/ Senior Charge Nurse to provide nursing leadership to the most dynamic team of Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) Medicine in Maple Center which opened in October 2022 which provides same-day emergency care for patients at our hospital. This means that patients are assessed, treated and can go home the same day without being admitted overnight.

It's a way of providing safe care, designed for the needs of the patient. The service also aims to prevent unnecessary admissions and provide a better experience for patients.

We are unable to sponsor this role

interview date: week commencing 09 November 2026

The post holder will be responsible in managing and leading all nursing staff to deliver the highest standards of care in SDEC. The post holder will manage the front door specialist services such as Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT), Veno-thromboembolism (VTE), Anticoagulant Bridging Clinic and Planned Care Unit.

If you have a strong focus on improving patient experience and care and you are able to work inter professionally across boundaries, we are keen to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

This team always knows what their work responsibilities are, scoring 93%.

The aim of this role is to ensure that all patients presenting with medical conditions receive rapid assessment and treatment within the same day, in line with national SDEC standards. The post holder will lead by example in delivering safe, evidence-based care, supporting clinical decision-making and promoting best practice across the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will identify opportunities for innovation and lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of the SDEC model

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

To act as clinical expert and role model, assessing patients’ needs and then planning, delivering, and evaluating a complex programme of care for them within the SDEC model of care. To communicate complex and sensitive information regarding patients and their medical conditions with other clinicians within the Trust, to enhance continuity of patient care when transferring into and out of the department

Management

To participate in the development of the departments policies ensuring that they reflect the strategic plans of the Trust. Plan and organise staff allocations, managing and being accountable for the SDEC team to ensure effective use of allotted time

Education and professional development

To participate in the education and development of all grades of staff. To actively lead and develop staff training to create and maintain a sustainable nursing team.

General

To work within and promote the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. To continually develop and promote the department’s philosophy of care and its contribution to the CSU’s overall philosophy of care.

Please refer to the attached job description for further information

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.