Job summary Registered Nurse Department: Surgery - Ward 23Band 5 £32,073 - £39,043 per annumContract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working Milton Keynes University Hospital is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our Trauma & Orthopaedics Department .The post offers the opportunity to work within a busy, supportive ward environment providing high quality care to patients with a wide range of trauma and orthopaedic conditions. You will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care as part of a multidisciplinary team.Applicants will require strong communication skills, sound clinical judgement and a commitment to delivering excellent patient care. Experience within trauma, orthopaedics, surgical or acute settings is desirable, though we also welcome applications from newly qualified nurses who demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to develop specialist skills.The department offers excellent development opportunities, including access to specialist orthopaedic training, preceptorship programmes, mentorship support and clear pathways for career progression into senior clinical or leadership roles. As part of MKUH, you will be supported to grow professionally within a Trust committed to continuous improvement and high quality patient outcomes.For an informal discussion, please contact the Senior Sister - Syamili George Babu - 01908 996418 Interview date: 20 June 2026 Main duties of the job This team always knows what their work responsibilities are, scoring 93%. ''NHS Survey, 2024'' 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' 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. 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. Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital - For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton Keynes Job description Job responsibilities Join TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team. MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023. As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future. With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH. Find out more about working in TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?vmYel-Y9nrU 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 attached job description for further information Job description Job responsibilities Join TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team. MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023. As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future. With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH. Find out more about working in TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?vmYel-Y9nrU 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 attached job description for further information 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) 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Ward 23 (Dept) Milton Keynes MK6 5LD United Kingdom Employer's website