Sister/Charge Nurse
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Salary
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Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2237 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, and Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2232 (Registered community nurses, If the role is primarily community-based nursing outside hospital) or SOC 2233 (Registered specialist nurses, If the respiratory specialism is the main focus). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Sister/ Charge Nurse
Department Respiratory Ward
Band £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Hours 30 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
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, including a new Cancer Centre and a new main entrance. We are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news. https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk
An exciting opportunity has arisen on our Male Respiratory ward. We are seeking to recruit dynamic, motivated and professional Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.
You must been keen to learn and will be supported to take part in the development process and ensure you have the skills and competencies to look after our most unwell level 2 patients.
You will also be supported to develop your own management style, working alongside the Ward Manager.
The successful candidate must have good communication and organisational skills. A previous teaching/mentorship course. A background in Respiratory medicine is desirable but not essential.
For more information, please contact Sarah Champion, Ward Manager, Tel: 01908 996414, sarah.champion@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: w/c 21 September 2026
Job description
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.
Professional
To demonstrate a professional approach to leadership and management of staff.
To provide clinical support and advice to junior members of staff.
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.
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 governance, Quality Assurance and Clinical Effectiveness and they carry out their duties in accordance with these frameworks and standards
Education
To help to create and maintain an environment conductive to development and learning for all staff.
To assist in identifying the need for, and providing training/education in clinical, nursing and managerial techniques to all grades of staff.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- RGN
- Mentorship and Support Course or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree
- Management/leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration
- Mentorship of student nurses
- Evidence of management and leadership
Desirable
- Experience in change management
- Evidence of staff development
Skills
Essential
- Venipuncture/Cannulation
- Administration of IV drugs
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Teaching and presentation skills
Desirable
- Research skills
- Resource Management
Personal and people development
Essential
- Experience in managing people
- Appraisal training
Desirable
- First Line Management course or equivalent
Communication
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective communication
Desirable
- Breaking Bad news course
About the employer
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.
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