Job summary
- Main area
- Acute Internal Medicine
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 9 months (Maternity Leave Cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-MED26-512A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ward 15 (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 Per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 7
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.
MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).
Our benefits
We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:
- Free on-site parking including EV charging
- Complimentary refreshments
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted gym membership
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- On-site nursery (charges apply)
- A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
- VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing
Job overview
Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse
Ward 15
Band 7
Hours: 37.5 per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced innovative and motivated ward manager to join our respiratory team.
We are looking for someone who has experience and passion in respiratory nursing, who will be able to provide clinical management and leadership, continue to develop and maintain good practice, who will engage with the trusts initiatives and Nursing Midwifery and Therapies strategy, as well as support and engage staff in driving these initiatives forward over the forthcoming years.
Ward 15 is a 29 bedded male respiratory ward thats supports patients with a range of respiratory conditions including those requiring NIV or tracheostomy care.
If you have the ability and enthusiasm to drive forward the highest quality of care to patients, are able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively then we would welcome your application.
For further details/ informal visits please contact Matron Caroline Harrison ext:86423
Interview date: Week commencing 30th March 2026
Main duties of the job
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
“- NHS Survey, 2024'' 94% feel that their role makes a difference to patience and service users.
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 patient experience, patient safety, effectiveness and sustainability.
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 wards.
Working for our organisation
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical
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The post holder will have continuous responsibility for the management and organisation of the ward/department within the available resources.
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The post holder will be accountable for the overall provision of excellent nursing care and to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
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The post holder will assess the effectiveness of current practices within the ward/department and introduce innovations that lead to improved quality of care.
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The post holder maintain the highest standards of patient care at all times, ensuring that quality and compassion are your top priorities.
Management
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To participate in the development of the departments policies ensuring that they reflect the strategic plans of the Trust.
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Plan and organise staff allocations, managing and being accountable for the team to ensure effective use of allotted time.
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To monitor the departments workload in relation to staff available. Ensure that appropriate numbers and skill mix of staff are achieved.
Education and professional development
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To participate in the education and development of all grades of staff.
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To actively lead and develop staff training to create and maintain a sustainable nursing team.
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To ensure that the environment motivates and encourages learning.
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To ensure that staff are confident and competent in the use of specialised resources.
General
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To work within and promote the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
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To continually develop and promote the department’s philosophy of care and its contribution to the CSU’s overall philosophy of care.
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To develop and maintain the standards of practice and policies within the department, acting as role model to all levels of staff.
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To ensure efficient management of resources, fulfilment of contractual obligations and achievement of National Standards as a member of the divisional team.
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To demonstrate a professional approach to the leadership and management of staff within the department.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Master’s qualification or equivalent level of qualification or experience
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Awareness of relevant national guidelines and regulatory requirements
Desirable criteria
- Advanced Communication skills training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience in specialty
- Experience of managing an inpatient ward
- Proven leadership and team management experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Previous budgetary experience
- Audit awareness
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of leadership qualities
- Strong leadership and communication abilities
- Competent in using clinical systems and digital tools
- 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 plan
- Ability to demonstrate evidence based practice / clinical effectiveness
- Risk management and clinical governance experience
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- 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
Communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- 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
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Caroline Harrison
- Job title
- Medical Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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