Ward Manager – Senior Sister/Charge Nurse (Paediatrics)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 30/08/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an inspirational children's nurse leader to manage the Paediatric Assessment Unit at Milton Keynes University Hospital. The successful candidate will lead a diverse team, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based paediatric care and driving continuous improvement. They will act as a visible clinical leader, responsible for day-to-day operational and professional management within Children's Services. The position requires a passionate and motivated individual committed to staff development and patient-centred care.
Essential criteria
- RSCN/RN Child
- A degree level qualification in nursing
- Evidence of career progression and updating academic education.
- EPLS or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Children's High Dependency Course or equivalent
- Management/Leadership course
- Significant post registration experience within paediatrics.
- Relevant experience at a Band 6 level.
- Evidence of provision of high standards of care within paediatric services.
- Evidence of teaching/facilitating learning in practice.
- Evidence of effective leadership and management.
- Safeguarding experience.
- Audit/research experience.
- Effective change management experience.
- Knowledge of governance processes
- Finance/budgetary management experience.
- Risk management experience.
- Line management experience.
- Evidence of policy/guideline development.
- Evidence of expanded roles within clinical skills competency e.g. IV drug administration, central line access, LTV, cannulation/venepuncture, etc.
- Aware of current issues related to nursing, NHS and acute paediatrics.
- Evidence of application of evidence based practice to care provision.
- Evidence of leadership and staff development.
- Organisational ability.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Personal & People Development
- Role model
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Enthusiasm / motivation.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Communication
- Advanced communication skills
- Excellent verbal and non verbal communication and negotiation skills
- Qualifications & Knowledge
- RSCN/RN Child
- A degree level qualification in nursing
- Evidence of career progression and updating academic education.
- EPLS or equivalent
- Children's High Dependency Course or equivalent
- Management/Leadership course
- Significant post registration experience within paediatrics.
- Relevant experience at a Band 6 level.
- Evidence of provision of high standards of care within paediatric services.
- Evidence of teaching/facilitating learning in practice.
- Evidence of effective leadership and management.
- Safeguarding experience.
- Audit/research experience.
- Effective change management experience.
- Knowledge of governance processes
- Finance/budgetary management experience.
- Risk management experience.
- Line management experience.
- Evidence of policy/guideline development.
- Evidence of expanded roles within clinical skills competency e.g. IV drug administration, central line access, LTV, cannulation/venepuncture, etc.
- Aware of current issues related to nursing, NHS and acute paediatrics.
- Evidence of application of evidence based practice to care provision.
- Evidence of leadership and staff development.
- Organisational ability.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Personal & People Development
- Role model
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Enthusiasm / motivation.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Communication
- Advanced communication skills
- Excellent verbal and non verbal communication and negotiation skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Ward Manager – [contact details removed]/Charge Nurse (Paediatrics)
The closing date is 30 August 2026
Job summary
Ward Manager - [contact details removed]/Charge Nurse (Paediatrics)
Department: Ward 4
Band 7, £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum pro rata
Hours: Full time substantive, 37.5 per week, (Can also be a secondment).
All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you an inspirational children's nurse leader ready to make a difference?
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, we're looking for a passionate, ambitious, and highly motivated Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to lead our Paediatric Assessment Unit which encompasses a short stay assessment unit and day surgery.
We're searching for an enthusiastic and compassionate leader who can bring energy, vision, and professionalism to this important role.
You will be:
A registered children's nurse with significant paediatric experience
An experienced leader who inspires confidence and builds high-performing teams
Passionate about delivering outstanding care for children, young people, and families
Committed to staff development, education, and mentoring.
Experienced in managing quality, patient safety, governance, and service improvement
A strong communicator who can build positive relationships
Resilient, adaptable, and able to lead confi
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