Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - Days & Nights Rotation

Full Time 37.5 Hours

We are looking for a Sister/Charge Nurse to join our established team at Oaks Hospital and be part of our exciting journey.

You will be delivering exceptional standards of clinical care to our surgical patients working with a dedicated team and directly reporting to the Ward Manager. You will also have the opportunity to broaden your nursing experience by managing a varied surgical case mix.

You will be expected to use your excellent clinical and evidence-based knowledge to actively contribute to service development across the perioperative pathway, identifying opportunities and supporting individuals in the delivery of high-quality patient care and be responsible for the running of the department in the absence of the Ward Manager, fostering a culture that is positive, free from blame, and forward-thinking while supporting staff to meet their goals.

What you’ll bring with you:

1. Registered with the NMC
2. High standards of clinical competence
3. Sound written and verbal communication skills
4. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
5. Demonstrated customer service skills
6. Demonstrated computer skills
7. Flexibility to cover on-call duties

Benefits:

1. 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
2. Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
3. Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
4. Flexible shift patterns available where possible
5. Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
6. Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
7. Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
8. Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
9. Free Parking on site (where possible)
10. Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
11. Concerts for Carers
12. Employee Assistance Programme
13. Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
14. The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ 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 love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. Our employees are Ramsay. The skills and commitment of our employees form the basis for our success.

We are able to support training and development to our employees, to deliver a high standard of clinical care whilst ensuring patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality. We are a progressive and caring facility and support the Ramsay vision “People caring for People”. We know our people are our greatest asset, and our business is growing, and we would like you to join us. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to 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.

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.