Sister​/Charge Nurse

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The closing date is 01 February 2026

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Ward 3 is a 28 bedded female medical ward specialising in Care of the Older person with a special interest in Dementia Care.

We are a pro‑active, forward‑thinking ward with a passion for person‑centred care. Our philosophy is that where possible we meet the patient’s agenda rather than expecting them to fit ours. We work collaboratively with the Multi‑disciplinary Team in order to achieve the best outcome for our patients.

We are looking for a committed and caring team player who wishes to advance their personal skills. This will be an opportunity to build on existing knowledge and develop management skills both formally and informally.

Interview date: 18th February 2026

• 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.

"- NHS Survey, 2024: 94% feel that their role makes a difference to patients and service users.

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.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24‑bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

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. To participate in setting/monitoring/auditing agreed standards of care within ward. To ensure patients/relatives individual needs are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate way. Maintain good liaison with other nursing units and hospital departments.

Professional To demonstrate a professional approach to leadership and management of staff. To provide clinical support and advice to junior members of staff. To participate in the development of research‑based practice.

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. To counsel staff as appropriate and inform ward manager. To assist the ward manager to investigate patient/relative complaints. To assist in the monitoring and organisation of economic control of ward supplies, maximising all resources, including staff, equipment and time to keep within the identified expenditure.

To attend meetings and provide professional nursing input; acting as a spokesperson for the ward in the absence of the ward manager.

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…