Job summary Sister/Charge Nurse - Paediatric Planned Care Department: Paediatric Band: 6 £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum, pro rata if part time Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual, who can work within a small friendly team within our Planned Care Services. We are looking for someone who is extremely passionate about Planned Care and is willing to work towards a changing service. We run numerous consultant, therapies, nursing and phlebotomy clinics in our dedicated children's outpatient department. A variety of children's clinics run from both paediatricians and other specialties including clinics held by the Tertiary Centre's. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and progressive Planned Care services, build on skills you already have and gain new skills. Main duties of the job As the Sister within Planned Care you will need to be able to facilitate the Outpatient nursing team to provide safe, effective, responsive and quality care in the Outpatient department across a range of specialities. To provide professional leadership including participation in standard setting and work alongside the Matron and senior management team in the delivery of quality care and future transformation of the Outpatient department. You will need to provide high quality nursing care and participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care needs for the patient group. To deliver compassionate person-centred care, and treat patients, service users, their families and their carers with consideration, dignity and the respect you would want for yourself or your family. To provide relevant forms of care with minimal supervision and participate in the supervision and teaching and assessment of unregistered or junior staff and students. The post holder must be organised, responsive and flexible in coordinating and leading outpatient clinics and supporting specialist Nursing teams. To facilitate the Outpatient nursing team to provide safe, effective, responsive and quality care in the Outpatient department across a range of specialities The post available is at the Paediatric Outpatient Department at Milton Keynes University Hospital and the post holder would be expected to work across all Paediatric areas when required. About us NHS Staff Survey: Collaboration flourishes among nurses and midwives, with 81.6% working in cohesive teams with shared objectives, fostering a culture of collective success. 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 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum, pro rata if part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 430-WC985A-A B6 Job locations Ward 5 Milton Keynes Hospital, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Job description Job responsibilities To provide the highest standard of evidence-based nursing care for both the children and their families in line with local and nationally agree standards and guidelines To holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients within their spere of responsibility Please refer to attached Job description for further information. 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 enough 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 provide the highest standard of evidence-based nursing care for both the children and their families in line with local and nationally agree standards and guidelines To holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients within their spere of responsibility Please refer to attached Job description for further information. 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 enough 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 RSCN/RN Child Degree level qualification or equivalent experience Practice/assessor training PILS Willingness to work towards further qualifications Sound knowledge of safeguarding children Knowledge of current policies relating to best practice within outpatients Desirable EPLS HDU module or equivalent Knowledge of quality issues and clinical governance Experience Essential Evidence of recent appropriate clinical experience Experience working within a clinical and/or outpatient environment Experience of managing a caseload Ability to work under pressure to manage workload and meet deadlines Desirable Experience of successful change management Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team Ability to develop relevant examination and clinical skills in speciality, to have transferable skills that support this role Demonstrates ability to place child and family at centre of care Excellent consultation skills, able to assess, plan and implement care, supporting informed choice and gaining consent Good facilitation/ presentation, teaching and assessing skills Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise Demonstrates excellent teamwork Knowledge of relevant quality issues Ability to Perform ECG CVC access Desirable Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, adobe, Outlook, Microsoft Teams Experience of eCare Ability to Perform Skin Prick Testing Venepuncture & Cannulation Personal and people development Essential Articulate. Decisive, Assertive, Innovative, Calm, Motivated Flexible approach to working hours and areas of work Team player Able to support senior staff in the development of the service. Able to work autonomously within guidelines and protocols. Communication Essential Good verbal and written communication skills. Good communication skills with children and families Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Be able to communicate effectively via telephone, individual or group discussion Ability to communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team on regular basis Ability to make informed decisions. Ability to keep calm and cope under pressure and in a stressful situation Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential RSCN/RN Child Degree level qualification or equivalent experience Practice/assessor training PILS Willingness to work towards further qualifications Sound knowledge of safeguarding children Knowledge of current policies relating to best practice within outpatients Desirable EPLS HDU module or equivalent Knowledge of quality issues and clinical governance Experience Essential Evidence of recent appropriate clinical experience Experience working within a clinical and/or outpatient environment Experience of managing a caseload Ability to work under pressure to manage workload and meet deadlines Desirable Experience of successful change management Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team Ability to develop relevant examination and clinical skills in speciality, to have transferable skills that support this role Demonstrates ability to place child and family at centre of care Excellent consultation skills, able to assess, plan and implement care, supporting informed choice and gaining consent Good facilitation/ presentation, teaching and assessing skills Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise Demonstrates excellent teamwork Knowledge of relevant quality issues Ability to Perform ECG CVC access Desirable Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, adobe, Outlook, Microsoft Teams Experience of eCare Ability to Perform Skin Prick Testing Venepuncture & Cannulation Personal and people development Essential Articulate. Decisive, Assertive, Innovative, Calm, Motivated Flexible approach to working hours and areas of work Team player Able to support senior staff in the development of the service. Able to work autonomously within guidelines and protocols. Communication Essential Good verbal and written communication skills. Good communication skills with children and families Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Be able to communicate effectively via telephone, individual or group discussion Ability to communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team on regular basis Ability to make informed decisions. Ability to keep calm and cope under pressure and in a stressful situation 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 5 Milton Keynes Hospital, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)