Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 33.5 hours per week (Fixed Term Part time hours also available)
- Job ref
- 430-8WC-202510-041
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Paediatric Assessment Unit (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata if part-time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/02/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 27/02/2026
Employer heading
Paediatric Nurses Recruitment Event
Band 5
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
Paediatric Nurses Recruitment Event
Department Children’s Services
Band 5 £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours: Variable , fixed term and permanent roles available, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Come and join our Paediatric team
This is an exciting time to join our Children’s Services team as we continue to grow and develop, including plans for a brand new Children’s Hospital
This expansion brings a wealth of opportunities for learning, development and career progression across a variety of paediatric specialties
You will be supported to work confidently both independently and as part of a strong, inclusive multi disciplinary team
Across the Paediatric Unit, nurses work collaboratively with medical staff, allied health professionals, play therapists and support staff to provide holistic, evidence based care, ensuring children feel safe, listened to and valued throughout their journey
You will play a vital role in delivering high quality, family centred care to children, young people and babies within a dynamic acute setting
If you are enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated and want to join our friendly and supportive team we would love to hear from you
For further information or to arrange an informal visit to the Paediatric Unit please contact Senior Sisters Philippa (Pip) Cullen-Prince on 01908 996588, [email protected] or Elizabeth Muchopa on 01908 996374, [email protected]
Interview 27.02.2026
Main duties of the job
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
'94% feel that their role makes a difference to patience and service users.' ''NHS Survey, 2024''
We are passionate about developing our people and creating an environment where learning is encouraged and achievements are celebrated. With the guidance of our dedicated Paediatric Practice Development Team, you will have access to a wide range of learning opportunities, including:
• High Dependency Care Course
• Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS) / European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)
• Assessor & Supervisor Training
• Specialist modules in caring for children with diabetes or cancer
• Clinical skills development such as venepuncture, cannulation, NGT management, central line care and tracheostomy care
To work in conjunction with other staff as a member of a team of nurses, ensuring the highest standard of service for patients and families and accept responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
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
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients within their sphere of responsibility.
• To provide the highest standard of evidenced based nursing care for both the children and their families in line with local and nationally agreed standards and guidelines.
Professional
• To demonstrate a professional approach to work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• To ensure documentation is complete, legible and up to date in line with the NMC Record Keeping Guidelines and the local Trust guidelines.
Management
• To promote effective communication, between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• To ensure planned care and treatments are carried out effectively by the team members delegated these tasks.
Education
• To take personal responsibility for continuing professional development and statutory and mandatory training relevant to the role.
• To attend training in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and have regular updates in line with Trust Policy.
Other Duties
• This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (RN) Child/RSCN
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Desirable criteria
- Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS)
- European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)
- HDU module or equivalent
- Practice assessor training
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of current Nursing Issues
- Knowledge of Scope of professional practice
- Understanding of holistic family centred care
- Ability to recognise own limitations
- Able to communicate concerns in a timely manner
- Knowledge of child protection issues
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of pressures and targets within inpatient care
- Acute paediatric experience in the NHS
Communication
Essential criteria
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good communication skills with children and families
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Be able to communicate effectively via telephone, individual or group discussion
- Ability to communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team on regular basis
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Skills
Essential criteria
- Planning skills
- Prioritising skills
- Punctual, good attendance record
- Ability to maintain concentration under stressful conditions
- Ability to recognise, report and diffuse conflict situations.
- Ability to work within a high turnover, pressurised environment on a daily basis.
- Professional approach
- Good documentation and record keeping
- Up to date clinical skills
- Ability to calculate drug dosage
Desirable criteria
- Use of eCare
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Articulate. Decisive, Assertive, Innovative, Calm, Motivated.
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Team player
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
- Elizabeth Muchopa
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
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