NHSJobs.com

Trosolwg o'r swydd

Ward Manager – Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

Department: Paediatric Assessment Unit (Ward 4)

Band: 7 £43,742 - £50,056 per annum

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

Following a review of the Paediatric Senior Nursing team at Milton Keynes University Hospital we now have a fantastic opportunity for a  Ward Manager – Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for our Paediatric Assessment Unit.

The Paediatric Assessment Unit is a dedicated area within our hospital where infants, children and young people can be assessed and treated for a range of presentations. The area is open 24/7 and enables children and families to be referred in for specialist paediatric assessment and care. They can be referred in through a number of pathways including from the community setting, or through the Urgent and Emergency Care pathway.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Children’s Nurse to lead our Paediatric Assessment Unit. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring the delivery of the highest standards of patient care and safety. This role requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and a passion for working with children and their families.

Interview date: Between 5th and 16th August 2024

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the senior team across the Women and Children’s Division to ensure the provision of high-quality care across our Paediatric services. They will provide visible and professional leadership, whilst ensuring high standards of clinical excellence are maintained.

• To act as an effective leader both professionally and managerially for all members of staff across the Children’s Units.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the unit and to be a point of contact for all unit staff as required.
• To demonstrate a professional approach to the leadership and management of staff within the Children’s department and Division, by creating an environment in which excellence in clinical practice will flourish.
• To be responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality and evidence-based care within the Children’s Unit and to ensure a positive patient and family experience.
• To develop effective patient flow pathways throughout Children’s Services to ensure high quality care provision and patient experience.
• To provide support with Children’s Safeguarding issues working within the statutory legal structure.
• To provide cover and support for other Senior Sister/Charge Nurses/Ward Managers in their absence across the directorate.

Secondment opportunity may also be available

 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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 tea and coffee
• 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.