Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Ramsay Health Care; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A private healthcare provider in Sevenoaks seeks a Ward Sister / Charge Nurse to lead the nursing team and ensure high-quality patient care. The candidate must have current NMC registration, be able to deliver high standards of care, and possess strong communication skills. The role includes responsibilities for coordinating ward activities and mentoring junior staff. The position offers flexible shifts and numerous benefits, including private medical cover and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days leave + bank holidays

Private Pension with matching up to 5%

Enhanced parental leave policies

Private medical cover

Free training and development

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Mentorship qualification (desirable).
• Clinical supervisory and mentorship experience needed.
• Experience with CQC standards and NICE guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ward nursing team and support junior staff.
• Coordinate ward activities ensuring high-quality clinical care.
• Be part of the on-call rota for support.

Skills

Current NMC registration

Ability to deliver high standards of patient care

Good communication and teamwork skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Tools

Electronic Patient Records (EPR) system

Job description

Overview

Ward Sister / Charge Nurse position at North Downs Hospital (part time – 28 hours per week). The hospital is a private facility in Surrey offering orthopaedic and other procedures, with a day unit and 15 en-suite bedrooms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ward nursing team and support junior staff, coordinating ward activities and ensuring safe, effective, high‑quality clinical care.
• Support the Ward Manager and team to deliver outcomes in a collaborative, high‑quality environment.
• Be an integral part of a team committed to delivering excellent clinical outcomes and maintain organised, detail‑oriented work with strong communication and teamwork skills.

What you will bring

• Current NMC registration
• Ability to deliver high standards of patient care
• Mentorship qualification (desirable)
• Clinical supervisory and mentorship experience
• Enthusiastic and empathetic character promoting a positive attitude at work
• Experience with Electronic Patient Records (EPR) system
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs
• Good knowledge and compliance with CQC standards / KLOEs and NICE guidance
• Be part of the on‑call rota providing support for ward out of hours

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 with option to add partner & dependants
• Life assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
• Free training and development via the Ramsay Academy
• Free on-site parking where possible
• Subsidised staff restaurant where possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle2Work scheme (in partnership with Halfords)
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a long‑standing global hospital group with 50+ years of experience, operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff treating millions of patients annually. We partner with the NHS and value a positive, proactive work culture, committed to patient safety and “The Ramsay Way”. We support Defence personnel through the Armed Forces Covenant and promote equality of opportunity; this role is subject to background and DBS checks.