Senior Sister

Job overview

Ward Manager – Senior Sister/Charge Nurse (Paediatrics)

Department: Ward 4

Band 7, £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum pro rata

Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Are you an inspirational children's nurse leader ready to make a difference?

At Milton Keynes University Hospital, we're looking for a passionate, ambitious, and highly motivated Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to lead our Paediatric Assessment Unit which encompasses a short stay assessment unit and day surgery.

We're searching for an enthusiastic and compassionate leader who can bring energy, vision, and professionalism to this important role.

You will be: •    A registered children's nurse with significant paediatric experience •    An experienced leader who inspires confidence and builds high-performing teams •    Passionate about delivering outstanding care for children, young people, and families •    Committed to staff development, education, and mentoring. •    Experienced in managing quality, patient safety, governance, and service improvement •    A strong communicator who can build positive relationships •    Resilient, adaptable, and able to lead confidently in a fast-paced environment.

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

Interview date: TBC around w/c 27 July 2026

Main duties of the job

As a Band 7 Ward Manager, you will be a visible clinical leader with responsibility for the day-to-day operational and professional management of Children's Services. You will lead and inspire a diverse team of Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates, Healthcare Assistants, Play Specialists, administrative staff, and support teams.

You will: Lead the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based paediatric care.

Create a positive culture where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Drive quality improvement, clinical governance, patient safety, and risk management initiatives.

Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and staff development.

Champion patient and family-centred care and ensure exceptional patient experiences.

Support service development and innovation across Children's Services.

Act as an expert clinical role model, maintaining a strong presence within clinical areas.

Deputise for the Children's Services Matron when required

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

NHS Staff Survey: Staff feel valued by their teams and supported by their managers, creating a truly inclusive environment.

To act as an effective leader both professionally and managerially for all  members of staff across the Children’s Units.

To be responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality and evidence-based  care within the Children’s Unit and to ensure a positive patient and family  experience.

To provide clinical leadership and role modelling across the Children’s Unit and  to ensure working clinically is incorporated within the role.

Please refer to attached Job description for further information.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system.  Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.   This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.