Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The role is within the Surgical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit, delivering same‑day emergency care to surgical patients.
Band 7 £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata.
Hours: 34 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Sister to lead our Surgical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit, a fast‑paced and evolving service that plays a vital role in delivering same‑day emergency care to surgical patients. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of urgent surgical care, improve patient flow, and reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate the daily operations of the Surgical SDEC unit.
* Provide expert clinical care and make critical decisions for patients presenting with acute surgical conditions.
* Offer clinical leadership, operational oversight, and compassionate care within a multidisciplinary team.
* Drive service development, ensuring high standards of patient safety, and foster a culture of excellence and innovation.
* Support clinical decision‑making and promote best practice across the multidisciplinary team.
* Identify opportunities for innovation and lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of the SDEC model.
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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 our city and surrounding areas continue to grow, 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.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24‑bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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