Registered Nursing Associate

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital is expanding its Paediatric Services and inviting applications for a Nursing Associate within Children’s Services. You will work alongside nurses, doctors and the multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, family‑centred care to children and young people.

You will monitor and assess patients using recognised paediatric tools, support safe medicines administration within your scope, maintain accurate records and promote safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate with NMC registration.
• Foundation degree in Nursing for Nursing Associate.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalation.
• Understanding of holistic family-centred care.
• Experience in paediatric or NHS setting preferred.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, family-centred care.
• Monitor and assess paediatric patients using recognised tools.
• Support safe administration of medicines within your scope.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Promote safeguarding and patient advocacy.
• Support healthcare support workers and students in their learning.

Skills

NMC registered

Pediatric care

Team player

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Medication calculations

Clinical documentation

Education

Nursing Foundation Degree

Tools

PEWS

NEWTS2

PYMS

Job description

Are you a compassionate Registered Nursing Associate looking for a rewarding career in children’s healthcare? At Milton Keynes University Hospital, we’re proud to provide compassionate care to children, young people and their families. As our Children’s Services continue to expand, including exciting plans for a new Children’s Hospital, there has never been a better time to join our dedicated paediatric team., About the RoleAs a Nursing Associate within Children’s Services, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, holistic care to children and young people. Working alongside nurses, doctors and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Deliver compassionate, family-centred care
• Monitor and assess patients using recognised paediatric assessment tools
• Support the safe administration and management of medicines within your scope of practice
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
• Promote safeguarding and advocate for children and young people
• Support healthcare support workers and students in their learning and development
• Help create a safe, welcoming and child-friendly environment for patients and families

NHS Staff Survey:Our Compassionate CultureandLeadershipscores reflect a workplace where kindness, respect, and empathy are the normnot the exception.

Explore Our Paediatric Services

Our Children’s Services provide a diverse range of opportunities, allowing you to build a broad and rewarding paediatric career.

• Ward 4 - Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU): A dynamic 24-hour assessment unit providing expert, timely and family-centred care for children requiring short-stay assessment and treatment.
• Paediatric Day Surgery Unit: Supporting children and families through planned day-case procedures across a range of specialties including ENT, ophthalmology, trauma and orthopaedics, dental and urology.
• Ward 5: A busy 22-bed inpatient ward caring for children aged 0-16 years with medical, surgical, oncology and orthopaedic conditions. The ward includes dedicated High Dependency beds and excellent development opportunities for staff caring for children with more complex needs.
• Paediatric Outpatients: Supporting children and families through specialist clinics and follow-up care, helping build long-term therapeutic relationships and continuity of care. There may also be opportunities to work collaboratively across our wider paediatric services, including the Neonatal Unit, Children’s Emergency Department and Planned Care services.

Join Us!

If you’re a caring, motivated Nursing Associate who shares our commitment to providing outstanding care for children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a Registered Nursing Associate with current NMC registration.
• Is passionate about caring for children, young people and families.
• Demonstrates kindness, compassion and respect in every interaction.
• Communicates confidently and effectively with colleagues, children and families.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Values safeguarding and patient advocacy.
• Is organised, motivated and eager to learn.
• Remains calm and professional in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nursing Associate (Registered with the NMC).
• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Qualification.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalation to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
• Understanding of holistic family centred care.
• Understanding of pressures within inpatient care.
• Knowledge and an understanding of safeguarding children and adults and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Acute paediatric experience in the NHS.
• Experience caring for neonates, children, and/or young people.
• Experience using a range of nursing tools (PEWS, NEWTS2, PYMS, etc.) to inform and direct care, Able to work effectively either independently or as part of a team.
• Up to date clinical skills appropriate to the work area.
• Able to undertake mathematical calculations (i.e., calculate medication doses).
• Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date.
• Personal and people development,
• Ability to communicate effectively (written , verbal and nonverbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi -disciplinary team.

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. Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital -

Hours

Permanent and Fixed-Term Opportunities Available, Full and part-time hours, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.