Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to join their Cancer Service team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated nursing team while providing exceptional care to patients. The successful candidate will play a vital role in service development and governance, ensuring clinical excellence. With a supportive management team and a commitment to holistic care, this position is perfect for a proactive nurse eager to make a difference in the lives of patients living with cancer. Join a forward-thinking organization that values its staff and offers numerous training opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

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

• RGN with relevant post registration experience in specialty.
• Experience of managing cancer inpatient ward including inpatient Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the nursing team to ensure high-quality care.
• Accountable for management and organization of the ward.

Skills

Cannulation and administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy

Leadership qualities

Excellent communication skills

Management of CVAD's

Education

RGN with relevant post registration experience

Relevant First Degree/ENB 237/A27 or equivalent

Chemotherapy course

ENB 998 and relevant teaching experience

Job description

Job summary

Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

Department: Ward 25

Band 7: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum

Full-time, Hours: 37.5hrs per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our Cancer Service for an opportunity as a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse on Ward 25 at MKUH. The team aspire to provide exceptional care for the public of Milton Keynes, we are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, proactive and motivated Registered Nurse to assist us to achieve our aspirations. Are you that nurse?

The post holder will work on service development and governance to ensure the Ward maintains high national and peer review standards.

This rapidly expanding modern and busy centre offers many training opportunities for their staff, recent developments have led to the opening of our cancer centre in February 2020. A forward thinking & supportive Management Team, Nurse Practitioners, Palliative Care Team & Macmillan Information and Support Centre support this developing service.

We passionately believe in holistic care, with a newly established wellbeing team to enhance the recovery package for patients living with and beyond cancer. We have Citizen Advice Bureau onsite and offer a wide range of carers and patient support groups.

Opportunities to develop both clinical & managerial skills & for further study.

*Unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role*

Interview date: 4th June 2025

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work alongside the current senior structure within the Cancer Centre, collaborating to ensurethe provision of high quality, visible, professional leadership, setting and maintaining standards of clinical excellence, improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families, and carers within the Haematology service. Experience and understanding caring for patients with cancer and a nationally recognised Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy course is essential.

About us

"We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We Contribute"

"A staggering 94.2% of nurses and midwives feel the impact of their roles of patients, underlining their integral contribution to healthcare" (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible workingopportunities
• 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.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

430-CC25-54A-A

Job locations

Ward 25 (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Job description Job responsibilities

• To act as the professional role model, leading and co-ordinating the nursing team.
• To have continuous responsibility for the management and organisation of the ward/department within the available resources.
• To be accountable for the overall provision of excellent nursing care and to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
• To assess the effectiveness of current practices within the ward/department and introduce innovations that lead to improved quality of care.

Clinical practice:

• Act as a credible, strong and visible role model in the ward ensuring that there is regular contact with patients, carers and staff.

Management:

• To participate in the development of Divisional and Trust policies, ensuring that they reflect the strategic plans of the Trust.

Education:

• Take a lead role in the education and assessment of all nursing staff and pre and post registration students ensuring an appropriate learning environment in accordance with the University and Trust requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Job description Job responsibilities

• To act as the professional role model, leading and co-ordinating the nursing team.
• To have continuous responsibility for the management and organisation of the ward/department within the available resources.
• To be accountable for the overall provision of excellent nursing care and to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
• To assess the effectiveness of current practices within the ward/department and introduce innovations that lead to improved quality of care.

Clinical practice:

• Act as a credible, strong and visible role model in the ward ensuring that there is regular contact with patients, carers and staff.

Management:

• To participate in the development of Divisional and Trust policies, ensuring that they reflect the strategic plans of the Trust.

Education:

• Take a lead role in the education and assessment of all nursing staff and pre and post registration students ensuring an appropriate learning environment in accordance with the University and Trust requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential

• RGN with relevant post registration experience.
• Relevant First Degree/ENB 237/A27 or equivalent
• Chemotherapy course
• ENB 998 and relevant teaching experience.
• Evidence of own updating and academic education

Desirable

• Advanced Communication skills training

Experience Essential

• RGN with relevant post registration experience in specialty
• Experience of managing cancer inpatient ward including inpatient Systemic Anti- Cancer Therapy.
• Relevant experience at Band 6 level.
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous budgetary experience
• Knowledge of clinical trials and their use within a Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy setting

Desirable

• Audit awareness
• Knowledge of Peer review process

Skills Essential

• Proven ability in cannulation and administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy
• Knowledge relating to pathways and treatment for solid tumours and haematological malignancies
• Evidence of leadership qualities
• Management of CVAD's

Personal and people development Essential

• Maturity / self awareness
• Good team working skills
• Sensitivity based on knowledge
• Enthusiasm / motivation
• Good interpersonal skills

Communication Essential

• Good verbal and non-verbal skills
• Advanced communication course

Specific requirements Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential

• RGN with relevant post registration experience.
• Relevant First Degree/ENB 237/A27 or equivalent
• Chemotherapy course
• ENB 998 and relevant teaching experience.
• Evidence of own updating and academic education

Desirable

• Advanced Communication skills training

Experience Essential

• RGN with relevant post registration experience in specialty
• Experience of managing cancer inpatient ward including inpatient Systemic Anti- Cancer Therapy.
• Relevant experience at Band 6 level.
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous budgetary experience
• Knowledge of clinical trials and their use within a Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy setting

Desirable

• Audit awareness
• Knowledge of Peer review process

Skills Essential

• Proven ability in cannulation and administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy
• Knowledge relating to pathways and treatment for solid tumours and haematological malignancies
• Evidence of leadership qualities
• Management of CVAD's

Personal and people development Essential

• Maturity / self awareness
• Good team working skills
• Sensitivity based on knowledge
• Enthusiasm / motivation
• Good interpersonal skills

Communication Essential

• Good verbal and non-verbal skills
• Advanced communication course

Specific requirements Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

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).

Additional information 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 25 (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 25 (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)