Ward Manager - Senior Sister / Charge Nurse (Paediatrics)

As a Band 7 Ward Manager, you will be a visible clinical leader with responsibility for the day-to-day operational and professional management of Children's Services. You will lead and inspire a diverse team of Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates, Healthcare Assistants, Play Specialists, administrative staff, and support teams.

You will:Lead the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based paediatric care.

Create a positive culture where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Drive quality improvement, clinical governance, patient safety, and risk management initiatives.

Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and staff development.

Champion patient and family-centred care and ensure exceptional patient experiences.

Support service development and innovation across Children's Services.

Act as an expert clinical role model, maintaining a strong presence within clinical areas.

Deputise for the Children's Services Matron when required

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:o A registered children's nurse with significant paediatric experienceo An experienced leader who inspires confidence and builds high-performing teamso Passionate about delivering outstanding care for children, young people, and familieso Committed to staff development, education, and mentoring.o Experienced in managing quality, patient safety, governance, and service improvemento A strong communicator who can build positive relationshipso Resilient, adaptable, and able to lead confidently in a fast-paced environment.

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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