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Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

Department Surgical SDEC 

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.

As Senior Sister, you will provide clinical leadership, operational oversight, and compassionate care within a multidisciplinary team. You will be instrumental in driving service development, ensuring high standards of patient safety, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

You will have significant post-registration experience in acute surgical or emergency care with strong leadership skills and experience in managing teams. Demonstratable clinical assessment and decision-making abilities and passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Your key responsibilities will include leading and coordinating the daily operations of the Surgical SDEC unit whilst providing expert clinical care and decision-making to the Trust and to patients presenting with acute surgical conditions.

Interview 16 October 2025

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'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

The aim of this role is to ensure that all patients presenting with surgical conditions receive rapid assessment and treatment within the same day, in line with national SDEC standards. The post holder will lead by example in delivering safe, evidence-based care, supporting clinical decision-making and promoting best practice across the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will identify opportunities for innovation and lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of the SDEC model.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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.

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