Job summary
- Main area
- Acute Internal Medicine
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Secondment: 12 months (01/07/2025 - 01/07/2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Fixed term/Secondment)
- Job ref
- 430-MED25-11A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ward 16 (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 6
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (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 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.
Job overview
Deputy Ward Sister (12 month Secondment)
Department: Ward 16 / Respiratory
Band 6
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our female respiratory team for a band 6 junior sister /charge nurse secondment on ward 16 at MKUH. You will be expected to have oversight of the clinical area, supporting the ward manager to lead and manage the team, whilst promoting a safe environment for our patients.
Ward 16 is a 29 bedded female respiratory ward. The unit delivers care to a range of acute and chronic conditions supporting COPD, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, exacerbation of asthma, pulmonary oedema and respiratory failure as well as other acute treatment. The successful candidate must have good communication and organisational skills. A background in Respiratory medicine is desirable but not essential.
Interview date: 16.06.2025
Main duties of the job
To provide specialised nursing care to patients with respiratory conditions, including assessment, treatment and ongoing support.
This role requires the post holder to lead and supervise shifts , coordinating care amongst the Multidisciplinary team and contributing to the management of the respiratory service.
Within this role you will be required to educate patients on their conditions, inhaler techniques and medication management.
To ensure that you work alongside the management team to ensure a ward environment that is safe and supportive of our patients, their families and our colleagues.
To ensure that nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with the trust policies and procedures and ensuring that safety is always maintained.
the post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of the trusts vision and values: We care, We communicate, We collaborate, We contribute
Working for our organisation
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
When it comes to continual growth, nurses and midwives soar, achieving the highest score of 6.25/10 on the theme “We are always learning.” (NHS Staff Survey 2023)
- 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· To contribute to the ward setting and to respiratory services by improving and monitoring standards of care within the ward
· To act as a positive role model and to seek opportunities in the specialist area to grow and share your knowledge base
· To be responsible in association with the ward manager for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care plans
· To participate in the holistic assessment of the patients’ needs
· To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all ward staff
· Promote the safeguarding needs of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- RGN
- Mentorship and Support Course or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Degree
- Management/leadership course
Experience
Essential criteria
- 3 years post registration
- Mentorship of student nurses
- Evidence of management and leadership
Desirable criteria
- Experience in change management
- Evidence of staff development
Skills
Essential criteria
- Venipuncture/Cannulation
- Administration of IV drugs
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Teaching and presentation skills
- IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Research skills
- Resource Management
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Experience in managing people
- Appraisal training
Desirable criteria
- First Line Management course or equivalent
Communication
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate effective communication
Desirable criteria
- Breaking Bad news course
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Champion
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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