Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Ward

HCA Healthcare UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Sister/Charge Nurse in an acute medical ward at The Wellington Hospital, London. This role is pivotal in delivering excellent patient care and supporting nursing staff in a collaborative environment while investing in your professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Comprehensive health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a Senior Staff Nurse or current experience as Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Understanding of CQC and governance, desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care and maintain quality standards.
• Oversee ward operations in absence of the Ward Manager.
• Mentor junior nurses and lead performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (RN Adult)

Job description

Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Ward

City of Westminster, London , Greater London , England
NW8

Position: Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Ward
Location: London, The Wellington Hospital
Hours: Full Time (37.5hrs) per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive and Excellent Benefits

Due to recent expansion, we are seeking highly motivated Sister/Charge Nurse to join our acute nursing team on our newly opened 14-bed dedicated Acute Medical Ward at The Wellington Hospital-the UK's largest private hospital, rated "Good" by the CQC. This ward supports our on-site Acute Admissions Unit, providing exceptional care to medical patients in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

About the Role
As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering outstanding patient care, maintaining quality standards, and assisting the Ward Manager with governance strategy. You will be responsible for fostering consultant engagement, ensuring a welcoming and collaborative environment for both consultants and their patients.

In the absence of the Ward Manager, you will take the lead in overseeing ward operations, ensuring smooth and effective patient care. Additionally, you will mentor and support junior nurses, overseeing a small portfolio of staff, conducting 1:1 meeting, mid-year, and end-of-year performance reviews. Working closely with the Matron and Ward Manager, you will contribute to the development of a high-quality medical service, ensuring the provision of specialised, patient-centred care.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in complex wound management and tissue viability, work alongside some of London's top consultant physicians, and gain experience in complex discharge planning. You will also play a key role in geriatric care, delivering holistic, patient-focused support tailored to the needs of older adults.
Our ward specialises in caring for geriatric patients, allowing our nurses to build strong relationships with their patients and provide ongoing support to both them and their families as they transition back to their home environments.

Professional Development
At HCA UK, we are committed to investing in your professional growth. You will have access to specialist training, including Harvard Spark online self-paced learning and our fully equipped Learning Academy, ensuring continuous learning and career progression

Why Join HCA UK?
At HCA UK, we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What You Will Bring

• NMC Registered Nurse (RN Adult)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Senior Staff Nurse in an acute medical ward within a hospital setting OR current experience as a Sister/Charge Nurse in an acute medical ward
• Dementia training or geriatric medicine training, Understanding of CQC, governance, Safeguarding are desirable

Position: Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Ward
Location: London, The Wellington Hospital
Hours: Full Time (37.5hrs) per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive and Excellent Benefits

Due to recent expansion, we are seeking highly motivated Sister/Charge Nurse to join our acute nursing team on our newly opened 14-bed dedicated Acute Medical Ward at The Wellington Hospital-the UK's largest private hospital, rated "Good" by the CQC. This ward supports our on-site Acute Admissions Unit, providing exceptional care to medical patients in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

About the Role
As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering outstanding patient care, maintaining quality standards, and assisting the Ward Manager with governance strategy. You will be responsible for fostering consultant engagement, ensuring a welcoming and collaborative environment for both consultants and their patients.

In the absence of the Ward Manager, you will take the lead in overseeing ward operations, ensuring smooth and effective patient care. Additionally, you will mentor and support junior nurses, overseeing a small portfolio of staff, conducting 1:1 meeting, mid-year, and end-of-year performance reviews. Working closely with the Matron and Ward Manager, you will contribute to the development of a high-quality medical service, ensuring the provision of specialised, patient-centred care.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in complex wound management and tissue viability, work alongside some of London's top consultant physicians, and gain experience in complex discharge planning. You will also play a key role in geriatric care, delivering holistic, patient-focused support tailored to the needs of older adults.
Our ward specialises in caring for geriatric patients, allowing our nurses to build strong relationships with their patients and provide ongoing support to both them and their families as they transition back to their home environments.

Professional Development
At HCA UK, we are committed to investing in your professional growth. You will have access to specialist training, including Harvard Spark online self-paced learning and our fully equipped Learning Academy, ensuring continuous learning and career progression

Why Join HCA UK?
At HCA UK, we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What You Will Bring

• NMC Registered Nurse (RN Adult)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Senior Staff Nurse in an acute medical ward within a hospital setting OR current experience as a Sister/Charge Nurse in an acute medical ward
• Dementia training or geriatric medicine training, Understanding of CQC, governance, Safeguarding are desirable

This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop a new medical ward, making a real impact on patient care and hospital operations. Interested? Apply today and be part of our journey!

Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Sister/Charge Nurse you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our peopl

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