Band 6 Nurse - Senior Duty Lead (sdl) in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Job Title: Band 6 Nurse – Senior Duty Lead (SDL)
Specialism: HEAL – Nurse
Location: Milton Keynes, UK
Salary: £26.00 per hour (Weekdays)

Band 6 Nurse – Senior Duty Lead (SDL) within HEAL – Nurse in Milton Keynes, earning £26.00 per hour on an ongoing basis. This exciting full-time locum opportunity offers the chance to combine clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities while supporting one of the UK's largest health research programmes. Working within mobile units across Milton Keynes, Oxford, Luton, Wembley, and Slough, you will lead clinical teams delivering blood collection services and ensure the highest standards of participant care, safety, and operational excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse with strong leadership abilities and advanced phlebotomy skills looking to develop their career within an innovative and rewarding healthcare environment.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Enjoy consistent working hours while benefiting from the flexibility and variety that locum work can provide.

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £26.00 per hour on weekdays, with enhanced rates available for weekend working.

• Varied Working Locations: Travel across multiple locations including Milton Keynes, Oxford, Luton, Wembley, and Slough, ensuring no two days are the same.

• Professional Development: Strengthen your leadership, operational management, and clinical skills through hands-on experience.

• Career Growth: Gain valuable experience within a large-scale healthcare programme that supports career progression and development.

• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals committed to delivering exceptional participant care.

• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in supporting important health research initiatives that contribute to future healthcare advancements.

What you will do:

• Lead a team of Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) delivering phlebotomy services within mobile clinical units.

• Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed and maintained throughout clinical operations.

• Oversee clinic operations, ensuring staff comply with PPE requirements, infection prevention measures, and operational procedures.

• Manage stock levels and supplies, escalating shortages or concerns to Service Managers when necessary.

• Act as the primary point of contact for operational and clinical issues during shifts.

• Perform venepuncture and provide support in cases involving difficult blood draws or unsuccessful collection attempts.

• Conduct daily audits to maintain high clinical, operational, and regulatory standards.

• Provide strong clinical leadership, guidance, and support to team members.

• Ensure participant safety and promote an outstanding participant experience throughout the assessment process.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records in accordance with organisational policies and data protection requirements.

• Support the delivery of safe, efficient, and effective clinic operations across multiple locations.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse qualification with current NMC registration.

• Current competencies in venepuncture, cannulation, and blood collection procedures.

• Ability to provide certificated evidence of clinical competencies.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Current DBS certificate.

• Full UK manual driving licence.

• Clean driving record.

• Aged 25 years or over for insurance requirements.

• Willingness to attend an induction day and drive the mobile unit where required.

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Friday: 07:50 – 18:10

• Sunday: 10:50 – 15:55

• Saturday: No scheduled appointments currently, although this may be introduced at a later date.

Pay Rates:

• Weekdays: £26.00 per hour

• Saturday: £29.00 per hour

• Sunday: £33.00 per hour

Why Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes is one of the UK's fastest-growing and most modern cities, offering excellent transport links, extensive green spaces, and a thriving business and healthcare community. Known for its unique design, vibrant leisure facilities, shopping destinations, and strong sense of community, Milton Keynes provides an outstanding quality of life. Its central location and easy access to London, Oxford, and surrounding regions make it a fantastic place to live, work, and develop your nursing career.

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Take the next step in your nursing career and join the HEAL Team in Milton Keynes as a Band 6 Senior Duty Lead with Sanctuary Personnel.