Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Ramsay Health Care UK; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse for their Oaks Hospital. This full-time role involves delivering high-quality clinical care, managing a varied surgical case mix, and supporting staff development. The ideal candidate will be NMC registered with strong clinical and communication skills, committed to fostering a positive team environment.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Pension with Ramsay matching up to 5%

Flexible shift patterns

Enhanced Parental Leave Policies

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance x3 base salary

Free Training and Development

Free On-site Parking

Subsidised Staff Restaurant

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC.
• High standards of clinical competence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to surgical patients.
• Manage the department in the absence of the Ward Manager.
• Contribute to service development across the perioperative pathway.

Skills

Clinical competence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Computer skills

Flexibility

Education

Registered with the NMC

Job description

Job Description

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - Days & Nights Rotation

Location: Oaks Hospital

Full Time: 37.5 Hours

We are seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse to join our established team at Oaks Hospital. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver exceptional clinical care to surgical patients, working with a dedicated team and reporting directly to the Ward Manager. You will have the chance to broaden your nursing experience by managing a varied surgical case mix.

You will be expected to utilize your excellent clinical and evidence-based knowledge to contribute to service development across the perioperative pathway, identify opportunities for improvement, and support staff in delivering high-quality patient care. You will also be responsible for managing the department in the absence of the Ward Manager, fostering a positive, blame-free, and forward-thinking culture while supporting staff to achieve their goals.

What you’ll bring with you:

• Registered with the NMC
• High standards of clinical competence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Flexibility to cover on-call duties

Benefits:

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns where possible
• Enhanced Parental Leave Policies
• Private Medical Cover (additional options for partners & dependants)
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
• Free On-site Parking (where available)
• Subsidised Staff Restaurant (where available)
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work scheme in partnership with Halfords
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About Us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years of experience. Operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff, we treat 8 million patients annually. We are respected within the healthcare industry and are one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We value a positive, “can do” attitude and aim to make a difference in our work. Our employees are Ramsay. We support training and development to ensure high standards of clinical care, patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality. Our culture, “The Ramsay Way,” recognizes that our staff and doctors are our greatest assets. We are committed to supporting the UK Armed Forces and Reservists and have achieved the Silver Award under the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We promote equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background checks and DBS clearance.