Sister – Charge Nurse – Outpatients – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

The Priory Hospital; Bolton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Sister - Charge Nurse for their Outpatients department. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to lead and support clinical teams while providing exceptional patient care. With a commitment to professional development and high standards, the role involves hands-on clinical responsibilities, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. The organization values diversity and offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for dedicated nursing professionals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub with discounts

Wellbeing support resources

Employee recognition programmes

Industry-leading training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with significant post-registration experience in an acute or relevant specialty.
• Experience in leading and supervising a team within a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on clinical care and support for complex patients.
• Coordinate daily clinical activities and ensure safe staffing levels.
• Supervise staff and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Clinical Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Coordination Skills

Team Leadership

Patient Care Standards

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration

Job description

Overview

Sister - Charge Nurse - Outpatients - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Beaumont Hospital, Bolton

Details: 37.5 Hours & Fixed Term

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year (depending on experience, training, and qualifications)

About Beaumont Hospital

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.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Sister - Charge Nurse to join our Outpatients department. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week, requiring flexibility in shift patterns.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide hands-on clinical care and act as a senior point of support for complex or deteriorating patients.
2. Coordinate daily clinical activities, ensuring safe staffing levels, appropriate skill mix, and continuity of care.
3. Allocate and supervise staff during shifts, ensuring responsibilities are clearly defined and patient needs are met.
4. Support the development, appraisal, and competency assessment of junior nurses, HCAs, and students.
5. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with NMC and organizational standards.
6. Promote compliance with infection prevention, medication safety, safeguarding, and other clinical governance priorities.

Candidate Requirements

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration experience in an acute or relevant specialty.
• Experience in leading and supervising a team within a clinical environment.
• Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and coordination skills.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and professional development.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + 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 & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and rewards
• Resources and services to support wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry-leading training and development opportunities

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, valuing varied experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our principles and values—selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious, and creative—guide our culture and purpose.

Learn more about our philosophy: Circle Health Group Philosophy