Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Ltd; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Halesowen is seeking a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to join their team. You will be responsible for providing exceptional clinical care to surgical patients and managing the department in the absence of the Ward Manager. Ideal candidates should be registered with the NMC and possess high clinical competence alongside effective communication skills. This role offers various benefits including flexible shifts and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

Private Pension matched up to 5%

Flexible shift patterns

Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave

Private Healthcare for you and dependents

Life Assurance

Free Training and Development

Free Parking on site

Subsidised staff restaurant

Discounts and special offers

Discounted cinema tickets

Blue Light Card Scheme

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Registered with the NMC

High standards of clinical competence

Sound written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a team and independently

Demonstrated customer service skills

Demonstrated computer skills

Flexibility to cover on call duties

Job description

Job Description

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

We are looking for a Ward Sister to join our established team at West Midlands 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 evidenced 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, in turn 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:

• Registered with the NMC
• High standards of clinical competence
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Flexibility to cover on call duties

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 (launched 2023)
• Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP
• Life Assurance (Death in Service)
• Free Training and Development via the Academy
• Free Parking on site for workers (where possible)
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
• Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal
• Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us

We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy.

We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.

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.

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.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.