Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Deputy Sister to join Ward 19. The role involves delivering high-quality care to older patients while supporting the development of junior staff. This position offers flexible working hours alongside a commitment to professional development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free refreshments

Great flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

On site nursery (chargeable)

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a qualified nurse.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate.
• Ability to lead and support junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and managerial guidance.
• Maintain high standards of nursing care.
• Supervise and develop junior staff skills.
• Initiate developments in nursing practice.

Skills

Compassion

Leadership

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

Deputy Sister

Department: Ward 19

Band 6 pro rata if part-time

Hours: 30 Hours per week, secondment covering Maternity leave - all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Are you interested in making a real difference to nursing?

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced Nurse to assist in the leadership and development of our ward. Focusing on excellent, high quality care to our frail older patients. We are looking for someone who will bring enthusiasm, professionalism and energy to the division of Medicine Milton Keynes University Hospital

The medicine division is a friendly dedicated team, who are committed to improving services for our patients. There is a strong emphasis on team support and development, with opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge, skills and managerial/leadership experience.

If you are an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate nurse with a minimum of 2 years experience, we invite you to apply.

For further information/informal visit contact Senior Sister Jane Hartland (01908 996436) or Caroline Harrison, Matron for Medicine on 01908 660033

We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Unfortunately only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Interview date: 5/08/2025

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.

All staff are required to respect confidentiality of all matters that they may learn relating to their employment, other members of staff and to the general public. All staff are expected to respect the requirements under the Data Protection Act 1998.

All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

The trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. All staff are responsible for ensuring that the trust’s policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services.

We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute

94% feel that their role makes a difference to patience and service users. (NHS Staff Survey 2024)

• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: .Jane Hartland Job title: Senior Sister Email address: [e-mail]

Candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Disclosure and Barring Service Checks are required for new employees.

Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.