JR110643 Sister - Charge Nurse - Critical Care

Circle Health Group; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider is seeking a Sister – Charge Nurse for critical care. This full-time role involves delivering hands-on care, managing clinical activities, and maintaining high nursing standards. Candidates must be Registered Nurses with post-registration experience and strong leadership skills. The position is based in Cheadle and offers a competitive salary along with numerous benefits including private healthcare and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year, increasing with service

Private Healthcare Scheme

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Employee recognition programmes

Industry-leading training opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in an acute or relevant speciality.
• Experience leading and supervising a clinical team.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on clinical care, acting as a senior support for patients.
• Coordinate daily clinical activity ensuring safe staffing and quality care.
• Promote high standards of nursing practice through supervision.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Coordination

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration

Leadership or management training

Job description

JR110643 Sister – Charge Nurse – Critical Care

Salary: Up to £43,174 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Main duties of the job

• 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 us

The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals and clinics.

This is a full‑time role (37.5 hours a week) with a flexible shift pattern.

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year and bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private Healthcare Scheme 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 discounts and rewards.
• Resources, tools and services supporting wellbeing.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.

Job responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership and Care Delivery – deliver hands‑on care, coordinate activity, and maintain high standards of nursing practice.
• Staff Management – allocate shifts, oversee supervision and facilitate professional development.
• Governance and Patient Safety – maintain accurate documentation, promote compliance with infection control, medication safety, safeguarding, and report incidents.
• Communication and Multidisciplinary Working – liaise with patients, families, consultants and the multidisciplinary team to support collaborative care.
• Service Delivery and Operational Oversight – aid admissions, discharges, patient flow and support the Clinical Services Manager with targets, equipment and resources.
• Professional Development – keep NMC registration active, pursue continuous learning, participate in audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Person Specification – Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Significant post‑registration experience in an acute or relevant speciality.
• Experience leading and supervising a clinical team.
• Strong clinical decision‑making, communication and coordination skills.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and professional development.
• Leadership or management training (or willingness to undertake).
• Experience with audit, service improvement or quality assurance projects.
• Familiarity with private healthcare systems and governance frameworks.
• Excellent communicator, effective problem‑solver, proactive, reliable and adaptable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Application subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS check will be required.