Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Sister/Charge Nurse
The closing date is 23 November 2026

Job summary
Department: Respiratory Ward
Band: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 30 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

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, including a new Cancer Centre and a new main entrance. We are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news. https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk

An exciting opportunity has arisen on our Male Respiratory ward. We are seeking to recruit dynamic, motivated and professional Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.

You must been keen to learn and will be supported to take part in the development process and ensure you have the skills and competencies to look after our most unwell level 2 patients.

You will also be supported to develop your own management style, working alongside the Ward Manager.

The successful candidate must have good communication and organisational skills. A previous teaching/mentorship course. A background in Respiratory medicine is desirable but not essential.

For more information, please contact Sarah Champion, Ward Manager, Tel: 01908 996414, sarah.champion@mkuh.nhs.uk

Interview date: w/c 11 December 2026

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
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. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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.

Service Management

• To assist when necessary with the definition of nursing standards and maintain the provision and effectiveness of those standards in line with clinical governance.
• The post holder will ensure that they are aware of all issues relating to Clinical governance, Quality Assurance and Clinical Effectiveness and they carry out their duties in accordance with these frameworks and standards

Education

• To help to create and maintain an environment conductive to development and learning for all staff.
• To assist in identifying the need for, and providing training/education in clinical, nursing and managerial techniques to all grades of staff.

Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential: RGN; Mentorship and Support Course or equivalent
Desirable: Degree; Management/leadership course

Experience
Essential: Relevant post registration; 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

Communication
Essential: Able to demonstrate effective communication
Desirable: Breaking Bad news course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Ward 16 (Dept), Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager, Sarah Champion, Sarah.Champion@mkuh.nhs.uk

Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year, per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 430-MED26-857A-A
Job locations: Ward 16 (Dept), Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD, United Kingdom

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