Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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.
We are currently looking for a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.
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 are looking for someone with relevant post qualification experience. A committed 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: 23 January 2025
Main duties of the job
* 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.
About us
Nurses and midwives lead the charge in acknowledging the significance of every voice, boasting an impressive score of 7.19/10 in the theme "We each have a voice that counts." (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 tea and coffee
* Great flexible working opportunities
* Discounted gym membership
* Lease car scheme
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme
* 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 responsibilities
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.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
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 a sufficient number of 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
* RGN
* Mentorship and Support Course or equivalent
* Degree
* Management/leadership course
Experience
* Mentorship of student nurses
* Evidence of management and leadership
* Experience in change management
* Evidence of staff development
Skills
* Venipuncture/Cannulation
* Administration of IV drugs
* Diplomacy and negotiation skills
* Teaching and presentation skills
* Resource Management
Personal and people development
* Experience in managing people
* First Line Management course or equivalent
Communication
* Breaking Bad news course
Specific requirements
* Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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.
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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