Staff Nurse
Job overview
Job title Registered Nurse
Department Ward 15
Band 5 £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Hours: 30/Week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We have an exciting opportunity for more band 5 nurses to join our busy, friendly teams on wards 15. We provide high quality care to respiratory patients with a wide variety of needs. We are currently working on a tailored training programme for nurses to be upskilled to a high standard.No previous experience in respiratory medicine needed as training and education will be provided. If you are successful, you will have to opportunity to complete our outstanding preceptorship programme alongside lots of inhouse training the hospital has to provide.
MKUH is committed to ensuring all staff feel valued within the organisation and there are lots of staff initiatives already available to staff including free parking. If you would like any further information or an informal visit, please contact Ward manager Pabitra Limbu at [email protected] or contact ward 15 on 01908996411
Interview: w/c 17.03.2025
Main duties of the job- To provide effective, professional and managerial leadership to staff in the absence of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and/or Senior Staff Nurse.
- To ensure that all lines of communication are identified and used effectively; to maintain a high standard of nursing care within the framework of the Trust policies.
- Nurses and midwives show satisfaction in working alongside their colleagues, emphasising the effectiveness of teamwork in achieving objectives at MKUH.’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
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
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities- To undertake specific responsibilities individually negotiated to reflect the practitioners’ skills and interests and the needs of the ward.
- To develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the beliefs about nursing practice outlined in the ward philosophy.
- To contribute to the continuing development of the ward, helping with implementation and evaluation of new projects/developments.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.
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
Essential criteria- NMC registered
Experience
Essential criteria- Attend mandatory training for Resuscitation, manual handling, infection control and fire training.
- Willing to undertake or have undertaken an assessors/mentors teaching qualification
- Have a willingness to undertake appropriate courses relevant to respiratory courses.
- Undertake personal development to meet identified needs.
- To develop using the technical equipment and understand the care and maintenance of highly specialized equipment and assist with complex procedures.
- Relevant general nursing experience as a qualified nurse on entry to Band 5.
Skills
Essential criteria- Knowledge of person-centred care
- Ability to identify and manage risk NMC Code, its application to practice and requirements of it for own practice and behaviour
- Ability to support unregistered staff / students ·
- Good organisational / time management skills
- Ability to record and deal with accurate facts, figures and information
- Able to interpret and adhere to Trust and departmental policies protocols, procedures and guidelines ·
- Effective communicator both · Computer literate
- Ability to problem solve
- Willing to learn new skills Ability to identify personal development needs
- Flexible to change in demands of service
Personal and people development
Desirable criteria- Have a willingness to undertake appropriate courses relevant to respiratory nursing or have undertaken recognised respiratory courses.
- Undertake personal development to meet identified needs.
- Willing to undertake or have undertaken an assessors/mentor’s teaching qualification
Communication
Essential criteria- Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff members, patient or their relatives
Specific requirements
Essential criteria- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations