# SDEC Operational Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sdec-operational-senior-sistersenior-charge-nurse/f793b11f-55c3-452b-b54c-2e19cfc9a202 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sdec-operational-senior-sistersenior-charge-nurse/f793b11f-55c3-452b-b54c-2e19cfc9a202.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Milton Keynes University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Charge nurse - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49387.00 to £56515.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-16T15:51:43.249Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8374307 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8374307?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills - Strong leadership and communication abilities - Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment - Competent in using clinical systems and digital tools - Strong leadership ability - Excellent time management - Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines - Confident in the management of change - - Able to challenge poor practice and provide constructive plans for improvement **Desirable** - Previous budgetary experience ### Experience **Essential** - Significant post-registration experience in acute medicine or emergency care - Proven leadership and team management experience - Experience in managing patient flow and coordinating multidisciplinary teams - Involvement in service development or quality improvement projects **Desirable** - - Experience in ambulatory care or Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) settings ### Communication **Essential** - Excellent communication skills - Able to represent SDEC as a clinical expert both within the department and across the Trust - Professional image and communication style - Ability to communicate complex clinical information clearly to patients, families, and colleagues - Skilled in conflict resolution and managing sensitive conversations - Able to lead and contribute effectively to multidisciplinary meetings ### Qualifications and knowledge **Essential** - Registered Nurse - Master’s qualification or equivalent level of qualification or experience - Awareness of relevant national guidelines and regulatory requirements **Desirable** - Recognised teaching qualification - Patient Assessment course - Non- medical prescribing ### Personal and people development **Essential** - Dynamic leadership qualities - Effective team member - Committed to celebrating success - Compassionate and patient-focused - Resilient and adaptable - Collaborative and team-oriented - Committed to professional development and service improvement - Able to influence and inspire others ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 240.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10702361) - [person specification (pdf, 160.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10702427) ## 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.