Job summary Staff Nurse Department: Outpatients Band 5 £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working We are seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse to come and be part of Outpatients You will be given the opportunity to work within a host of medical and surgical specialities, to oversee clinics, assist with diagnostic investigations and therapeutic treatments. We cater for patients of all ages and backgrounds, so our ideal candidate must have an approachable, friendly demeanour, and be able to demonstrate professionalism, flexibility and a strong work ethic. Interview date w/c 9 June 2025 Main duties of the job The aim of the Staff Nurse role in the Main Outpatient Department is to work as a member of a nursing team to provide the highest quality nursing care to patients. The post-holder is responsible for undertaking and recording a comprehensive nursing assessment and planning, delivering and evaluating high standards of evidenced base nursing care to a diverse group of patients. The post holder will be expected to: Deliver care without direct supervision Be accountable for the care delivered and any omissions of care Deputise for senior members of staff in their absence to behave in a manner as laid down in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and to ensure that no duties are undertaken that are outside the scope of competency Teach and supervise more junior staff, students and the non-registered nursing workforce Be accountable for care or any omissions of care that he/she delegates to others Act as a professional role model for the HCA's and students within the department and delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team About us We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute 'Nurses and midwives lead the charge in acknowledging the significance of every voice, boasting an impressive score of 7.19/10 in the theme "We each have a voice that counts."' (NHS Staff Survey 2023) 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?v=-mYel-Y9nrU Details Date posted 15 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 430-SURG1527A-B5 Job locations Outpatients (Dept) Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities: To develop high standards of care and work with the Outpatient Sisters/Charge Nurse to ensure public/patient involvement in care standards. To encourage feedback from patients & relatives. To be responsible for managing all health and care aspects of individual Outpatient clinics including patient assessment and the cleanliness and safety of the Outpatient environment. Service Management: To assist when necessary with the definition of nursing standards and maintain the provision and effectiveness of those standards. The post holder will ensure that they are aware of all issues relating to Clinical Governance, Quality assurance and Clinical Effectiveness and that they carry out their duties in accordance with these frameworks and standards. Education Training: To contribute to the induction and orientation programmes for new staff ensuring that the needs of the department are met. To participate in the sharing of knowledge with colleagues. Professional Responsibilities: To ensure that patients and their relatives needs are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate way. To work closely with medical colleagues providing nursing expertise, when applicable. Personal Development: To maintain own personal and professional growth. To demonstrate research based care. Please refer to 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. Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities: To develop high standards of care and work with the Outpatient Sisters/Charge Nurse to ensure public/patient involvement in care standards. To encourage feedback from patients & relatives. To be responsible for managing all health and care aspects of individual Outpatient clinics including patient assessment and the cleanliness and safety of the Outpatient environment. Service Management: To assist when necessary with the definition of nursing standards and maintain the provision and effectiveness of those standards. The post holder will ensure that they are aware of all issues relating to Clinical Governance, Quality assurance and Clinical Effectiveness and that they carry out their duties in accordance with these frameworks and standards. Education Training: To contribute to the induction and orientation programmes for new staff ensuring that the needs of the department are met. To participate in the sharing of knowledge with colleagues. Professional Responsibilities: To ensure that patients and their relatives needs are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate way. To work closely with medical colleagues providing nursing expertise, when applicable. Personal Development: To maintain own personal and professional growth. To demonstrate research based care. Please refer to 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 RGN/RN ADULT Mentorship course or willingness to undertake training Awareness of OPD KPIs Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience in NHS / Hospital environment. Demonstrate knowledge of current issues in nursing Demonstrate knowledge of NMC code of professional practice Desirable Previous OPD experience Extended clinical skills or experience Skills Essential Up to date clinical skills appropriate to Outpatient Department Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills Able to direct and supervise unregistered nurses Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment and be motivated Demonstrate understanding of the requirement of the role Personal and people development Essential Motivated / positive Able to work as part of a team Smart appearance Able to reflect on practice Evidence of personal development other than mandatory training Communication Essential Approachable manner Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential RGN/RN ADULT Mentorship course or willingness to undertake training Awareness of OPD KPIs Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience in NHS / Hospital environment. Demonstrate knowledge of current issues in nursing Demonstrate knowledge of NMC code of professional practice Desirable Previous OPD experience Extended clinical skills or experience Skills Essential Up to date clinical skills appropriate to Outpatient Department Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills Able to direct and supervise unregistered nurses Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment and be motivated Demonstrate understanding of the requirement of the role Personal and people development Essential Motivated / positive Able to work as part of a team Smart appearance Able to reflect on practice Evidence of personal development other than mandatory training Communication Essential Approachable manner Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written 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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Outpatients (Dept) Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Outpatients (Dept) Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab). Location : Outpatients (Dept), MK6 5LD Milton Keynes, United Kingdom