Sister / Charge Nurse

Ward 3 - Female medicine

Band 6 - £37,338 - £44,962 per annum

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

Ward 3 is a 28 bedded female medical ward specialising in Care of the Older person.

We are currently looking for a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.

We are a pro-active, forward-thinking ward with a passion for person centred care. Our philosophy is that where possible we meet the patient's agenda rather than expecting them to fit ours.

We are looking for someone with relevant post qualification experience. A committed team player who wishes to advance their personal skills. This will be an opportunity to build on existing knowledge and develop management skills both formally and informally.

Interview date: 23 January 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.

About us

We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute

Nurses and midwives lead the charge in acknowledging the significance of every voice, boasting an impressive score of 7.19/10 in the theme We each have a voice that counts. (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible workingopportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, incorporating the standards and philosophy of the ward.
• To maintain accurate and comprehensive records of patient care.

Professional

• To demonstrate a professional approach to leadership and management of staff.
• To provide clinical support and advice to junior members of staff.

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.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.

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 a sufficient number of 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• RGN
• Mentorship and Support Course or equivalent

Desirable

• Degree
• Management/leadership course

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience
• Mentorship of student nurses
• Evidence of management and leadership

Desirable

• Experience in change management
• Evidence of staff development

Skills

Essential

• Venipuncture/Cannulation
• Administration of IV drugs
• Diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Teaching and presentation skills
• IT skills

Desirable

• Research skills
• Resource Management

Personal and people development

Essential

• Experience in managing people
• Appraisal training

Desirable

• First Line Management course or equivalent

Communication

Essential

• Able to demonstrate effective communication

Desirable

• Breaking Bad news course

Specific requirements

Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 3 (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

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430-MED3035A