Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Sister/Charge Nurse
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Sister/Charge Nurse
Planned Care Unit Sister/Charge Nurse
Department
Planned Care Unit
Band & Salary
Band 6 – £39,959 – £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Hours & Contract Type
15 hours per week, permanent
Flexible working options available for all MKUH roles
About the Role
The Planned Care Unit (PCU) is a nurse-led day case service that delivers planned infusion therapies, transfusion care, and diagnostic investigations for stable adult patients. Services include:
- IV iron treatments
- Biologic therapy administration
- Blood transfusions
- Specialist diagnostic tests
Care is provided within a supportive, patient-centred environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct patient assessments, set up IV access, deliver infusions, and monitor patients throughout treatments
- Follow Trust policies and PCU standard operating procedures
- Collaborate closely with pharmacy and referring clinical teams to ensure safe, timely patient care
- Escalate concerns promptly when necessary
- Develop specialist infusion skills and enhance clinical assessment expertise
The successful candidate will:
- Work within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver high-standard, evidence-based clinical nursing care
- Provide comprehensive care from admission to safe discharge, including resuscitation and stabilisation when required
- Use clinical judgement to assess patients, interpret observations, and promptly escalate concerns
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, relatives, and the MDT
- Support quality patient experiences and ensure timely information exchange
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Person Specification & Requirements
- Experienced nurse with strong skills in IV therapy and clinical assessment
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to patient safety and high-quality care
- Ability to work within a structured, team-focused environment
Required professional values in line with NHS We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We Contribute ethos.
About Milton Keynes University Hospital
Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH), in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital dedicated to:
- Cutting-edge patient care through research and education
- Delivering a full range of general medical and surgical services, including:
- Emergency Department
- Maternity
- Paediatrics
- Cosmetic Surgery
- burns and critical care services
- Expanding facilities to meet growing demand in the region:
- State-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre (opened Jan 2025)
- New Community Diagnostic Centre
- Upcoming constructions:
- Oak Wards (two 24-bed wards)
- Women and Children’s Centre (planned for 2030 opening)
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It’s Great to Work Here... (Sources)
- Over 94% of staff feel their role makes a difference to patients and service users (NHS Survey 2024)
- Growing team environment with flexible working.
- Access to coaching and mentoring from strong, supportive management.
Further Information
Interviews: Week commencing 20 July 2026
Recruitment FAQs:
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Informal queries & visits Name: Simone Davis Job Title: Planned Care Unit Lead Email: Simone.Davis@mkuh.nhs.uk Telephone: 01908 997262
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