About this role
Job summary
Registered Nurse
Department: Medicine
Band 5 £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum, pro rata if part time
Hours 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working and part time hours may be considered.
Ward 18 is seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our Ward. As part of #TeamMKUH, you'll be supported in your professional journey through our commitment to education, development, and continuous learning, with access to career-enhancing accredited courses. Ward 18 is a 29 bedded, busy acute medical male only ward with a speciality of Frailty & Dementia care. The multi-disciplinary team includes nutrition & dietetics, physiotherapy & occupational therapy, tissue viability, dementia specialist nurses, palliative care & safeguarding and we work closely with the discharge co-ordinators to facilitate complex discharges. Prevention of deconditioning and re-enablement are amongst our priorities, and the expectation is that team members take an active role in encouraging our patients to remain as independent as possible with our support. If this sounds like the are you are interested in and have a hard working and enthusiastic outlook, we encourage you to apply. For further information/ informal discussions, please contact Ward 18 Senior Sister Sarah Smith, on 01908 996598 or Mladen Topic Matron for Medicine on 01908996423 Ext: 86423 Interviews will be held on 27 August 2026
Main duties of the job
'94% feel that their role makes a difference to patience and service users.' 'NHS Staff Survey 2024'
You will develop your skills in managing deterioration and care around the end of life, as well as active advocacy and in-depth knowledge around the Mental Capacity Act 2005. You will be committed to providing dignified and respectful care for our patients, many of which have cognitive impairment and require a higher level of understanding and care interventions. The post holder will work independently, in conjunction with the wider nursing team to deliver and maintain a high standard of nursing care, within the framework of National and Trust policies, referring to senior colleagues as needed.
To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of personalised care, ensuring patients feel safe, supported and informed to make decisions regarding their care, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain safe and effective care at all times.
About us
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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Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care.
To formulate evidence-based programmes of care based on an assessment and evaluation of patient needs.
Professional Responsibilities
To comply with Trust policies and practice within the NMC Standards and guidelines.
To maintain professional registration and fulfil revalidation requirements.
Education and Training
To assist, when necessary, with induction and orientation programmes for staff ensuring that the needs of the ward are met.
To participate in the sharing of knowledge with colleagues
Other Duties
As part of ongoing professional development, and when required, act as Nurse in Charge in the absence of a Band 6/Sister, with appropriate guidance and support from senior nursing staff.
Staff may be temporarily redeployed to other areas of the Trust during times of peak acuity, in accordance with their skills, competence and service needs.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge Essential
Nursing Degree Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) PIN Basic Life Support (BLS) Knowledge of current professional issues in nursing Knowledge of infection control
Desirable
Immediate Life Support (ILS) Evidence of career development Understanding of use of clinical audit in a clinical setting
Experience Essential
Experience of working as part of a team Experience working in an acute healthcare environment
Desirable
Experience mentoring unqualified staff
Skills Essential
Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Diplomacy and negotiation skills. IT skills Effective time management skills
Desirable
Able to direct and supervise unregistered nurses (Healthcare Assistants HCAs). Teaching and good presentation skills
Personal and people development Essential
Motivated and enthusiastic Approachable Able to work under pressure. Able to reflect on own practice Willing to learn and improve personal practice.
Communication Essential
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Able to communicate effectively with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
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.
Employer details Employer name Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Ward 18 - Frail Elderly (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)