Nurse Associate
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 25/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Registered Nursing Associate within Children's Services at Milton Keynes University Hospital. You will deliver high-quality, holistic, family-centred care to children and young people, working alongside a multidisciplinary team. Key duties include patient monitoring, medicine administration within scope, accurate record-keeping, and promoting safeguarding. The hospital is expanding its paediatric services, offering opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate, family-centred care
- Monitor and assess patients using recognised paediatric assessment tools
- Support the safe administration and management of medicines within your scope of practice
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
- Promote safeguarding and advocate for children and young people
- Support healthcare support workers and students in their learning and development
- Help create a safe, welcoming and child-friendly environment for patients and families
Essential criteria
- Registered Nursing Associate (Registered with the NMC).
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Qualification
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understanding of holistic family centred care
- Understanding of pressures within inpatient care
- Knowledge and an understanding of safeguarding children and adults and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Able to work effectively either independently or as part of a team
- Up to date clinical skills appropriate to the work area
- Able to undertake mathematical calculations (i.e., calculate medication doses)
- Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date
- Ability to take part in reflective practice
- Ability to communicate effectively (written , verbal and nonverbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi -disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Acute paediatric experience in the NHS
- Experience caring for neonates, children, and/or young people.
- Experience using a range of nursing tools (PEWS, NEWTS2, PYMS, etc.) to inform and direct care
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Nurse Associate
The closing date is 25 September 2026
Job summary
Registered Nursing Associate
Department: Children's Services
Band 4, £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum pro rata
Hours: Permanent and Fixed-Term Opportunities Available, Full and part-time hours, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you a compassionate Registered Nursing Associate looking for a rewarding career in children's healthcare?At Milton Keynes University Hospital, we're proud to provide compassionate care to children, young people and their families. As our Children's Services continue to expand, including exciting plans for a new Children's Hospital, there has never been a better time to join our dedicated paediatric team.
Who We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone who:o Is a Registered Nursing Associate with current NMC registration.o Is passionate about caring for children, young people and familieso Demonstrates kindness, compassion and respect in every interactiono Communicates confidently and effectively with colleagues, children and familieso Works well as part of a teamo Values safeguarding and patient advocacyo Is organised, motivated and eager to learno Remains calm and professional in a busy clinical environment
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
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