Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Ramsay Health Care UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to lead a nursing team at North Downs Hospital. You will coordinate the ward and ensure high-quality clinical care while supporting junior members. Candidates must have current NMC registration and a strong commitment to patient care. This position includes benefits such as flexible shifts, a private pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

Private Pension

Flexible shift patterns

Enhanced Parental Leave Policies

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance

Free Training and Development

Free Parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Concerts for Carers

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme

The Blue Light Card Scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Ability to deliver high standards of patient care.
• Mentorship qualification desirable.
• Experience in clinical supervisory roles preferred.
• Flexibility to meet changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ward nursing team.
• Support junior team members.
• Coordinate and ensure high-quality clinical care.
• Be part of the On-Call rota.

Skills

Current NMC registration

Patient care delivery

Mentorship

Clinical supervisory experience

Communication skills

EPR system experience

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to join the ward nursing team at North Downs Hospital. You will be expected to help lead our team, supporting junior members of the team and coordinating the ward. In this role you will be an integral part of a team who are committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise. The appointed Ward Sister/Charge Nurse must be organised with good attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team. The successful candidate will support the Ward Manager and team in ensuring that safe, effective and high quality clinical care is delivered to all patients.

Responsibilities

• Current NMC registration
• An ability to deliver high standards of patient care
• Mentorship qualification desirable
• Previous Clinical Supervisory and Mentorship experience
• Enthusiastic and empathetic character promoting positive attitude at work
• Experience with EPR (Electronic Patient Records) system
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
• Deliver a good working knowledge & compliance with CQC Standards/KLOEs and NICE guidance
• Be part of the On-Call rota providing support for ward out of hours

About North Downs Hospital / Ramsay Health Care UK

North Downs Hospital is one of Surrey's leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare treatments and services. Located within the M25, close to the centre of Caterham, the hospital opened in 1974 and currently has 15 bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities and a daycase suite. By investing in advanced medical technology, the hospital offers a wide range of treatments and services. The fully equipped ultra clean air theatre is particularly suitable for orthopaedic procedures offered such as arthroscopy, hip and knee replacements. The day unit is suitable for minor operations and endoscopy. Treatments at the hospital also include cataract removal, ENT procedures, hernia repair, varicose vein surgery, hysterectomy, prostate surgery and urological procedures.

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years of experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We are proud of our Speak Up for Safety program and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more Time to Care. We care. It\'s more than what we do, it\'s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it\'s a belief that\'s as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK\'s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD\'s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.

This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

Benefits

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible
• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
• Free Parking on site (where possible)
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
• The Blue Light Card Scheme