JR110643 Sister - Charge Nurse - Critical Care

Circle Health; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in Cheadle seeks a Sister – Charge Nurse for their Critical Care Team. The role involves providing hands-on clinical care and managing daily clinical activities. Candidates should have experience in staff supervision and a commitment to high standards of nursing practice. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £43,174 per year and various benefits including a private pension scheme and healthcare discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends and Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Qualifications

• Hands-on clinical care for complex patients required.
• Experience with staff allocation and supervision necessary.
• Ability to support the development of junior staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on clinical care for patients.
• Coordinate daily clinical activities to ensure safe staffing.
• Supervise staff during shifts and define responsibilities.

Skills

Clinical care responsibilities

Staff supervision and coaching

Patient need management

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on clinical care, acting as a senior point of support for complex or deteriorating patients.
• Coordinate daily clinical activity and ensure safe staffing levels, skill mix, and continuity of care.
• Promote high standards of nursing practice through supervision, coaching, and role modelling.
• Allocate and supervise staff during shifts, ensuring responsibilities are clearly defined and patient needs are met.
• Support the development, appraisal, and competency assessment of junior nurses, HCAs, and students.
• Contribute to the induction and ongoing development of new staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and policies.

About the Role

We have an opportunity for a Sister – Charge Nurse to join their team of staff in the Critical Care Team.

The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

Salary: Up to 43,174.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).

This is a full‑time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year and bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions
• Friends and Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Non‑contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities