Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS Jobs; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced nursing leader to drive clinical excellence and patient outcomes. The role includes supervising the nursing team, coordinating staffing, and supporting education and revalidation of staff on shift.

The Nurse in Charge/Coordinator will ensure high-quality, evidence-based care on the inpatient ward or SACT unit, using Healthroster and Safe Care to manage staffing and safety across shifts.

Qualifications

• Provide visible leadership and maintain standards of clinical excellence.
• Assess patient care needs and plan/evaluate care.
• Oversee unsupervised care on shift.
• Ensure safe staffing and skill mix.
• Fulfil revalidation and professional registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing team on shift and coordinate staff.
• Assess and manage patient care on ward/SACT unit.
• Ensure safe staffing using Healthroster.
• Maintain professional registration and revalidation.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Patient assessment

Staff supervision

Education

NMC registration

Tools

Healthroster

Safe Care

Job description

In this role, youll work closely with the senior nursing leadership team to: Provide visible, professional, and compassionate leadership Maintain and enhance standards of clinical excellence Drive improvements in patient outcomes and experiences for individuals undergoing SACT Support the education, development, and well-being of the nursing team Clinical responsibilities: To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs, ensuring appropriate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, maintaining high standards of evidence-based care. Operational management: Act as the Nurse in Charge/Coordinator for either the inpatient ward or SACT unit on a regular basis, coordinating the shift and ensuring safe staffing and skill mix, utilising relevant systems to do so e.g. Healthroster and Safe Care. Professional responsibilities: To maintain professional registration and fulfil revalidation requirements. Leadership, Education & Training: Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and direction of Registered and Unregistered Nursing colleagues and Healthcare Assistants on shift. Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust