Staff Nurse

Department Surgical SDEC

Band 5 £32,073 - £39,043 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Staff Nurse to join our dynamic Surgical SDEC team. This fast paced service supports the rapid assessment, treatment and discharge of surgical patients, reducing unnecessary admissions and improving patient flow.

Key Skills And Knowledge Required Include

Sound surgical nursing assessment skills, including recognition and escalation of the deteriorating patient

Experience in managing acute surgical conditions (e.g. abdominal pain, post operative complications, wound issues)

Competence in clinical observations, venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs and use of clinical decision tools Strong communication and prioritisation skills to support safe, timely patient care in an ambulatory setting

Understanding of infection prevention, documentation standards and multidisciplinary working.

Interview date: 19 May 2026

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 ot all times.

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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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claudia Mendes Job title: Senior Sister Email address: Claudia.FerrazSoaresMendes@mkuh.nhs.uk