SDEC Operational Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Milton Keynes, MK6 5LDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
Same - Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Senior Sister/ Senior Charge Nurse Band 7 £49,387- £ 56,515 per annum pro rata 15 hours per week, all MKUH roles will...
This team always knows what their work responsibilities are, scoring 93%.
The aim of this role is to ensure that all patients presenting with medical 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
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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Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Master's qualification or equivalent level of qualification or experience
- Awareness of relevant national guidelines and regulatory requirements
Desirable: - Recognised teaching qualification; - Patient Assessment course; - Non- medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in acute medicine or emergency care
- Proven leadership and team management experience
- Experience in managing patient flow and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
- Involvement in service development or quality improvement projects
Desirable: - oExperience in ambulatory care or Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) settings
Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Strong leadership and communication abilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Competent in using clinical systems and digital tools
- Strong leadership ability
- Excellent time management
- Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Confident in the management of change
- Able to challenge poor practice and provide constructive plans for improvement
Desirable: - Previous budgetary experience
Personal and people development
Essential
- Dynamic leadership qualities
- Effective team member
- Committed to celebrating success
- Compassionate and patient-focused
- Resilient and adaptable
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Committed to professional development and service improvement
- Able to influence and inspire others
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to represent SDEC as a clinical expert both within the department and across the Trust
- Professional image and communication style
- Ability to communicate complex clinical information clearly to patients, families, and colleagues
- Skilled in conflict resolution and managing sensitive conversations
- Able to lead and contribute effectively to multidisciplinary meetings
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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