Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Ramsay Health Care; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in York is seeking a Ward Sister to join their team. You will deliver exceptional clinical care to surgical patients and manage departmental activities in the absence of the Ward Manager. The ideal candidate must be registered with the NMC and possess excellent clinical and communication skills. This role offers competitive benefits including flexible leave and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Pension (Ramsay will match up to 5%)

Flexible shift patterns

Enhanced Parental Leave Policies

Private Healthcare for you and dependents

Free Training and Development

Free Parking on site

Subsidised staff restaurant

Over 8,000 discounts via benefits portal

Discounted cinema tickets

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the NMC.
• Strong clinical skills and high standards of competence expected.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional standards of clinical care to surgical patients.
• Manage departmental running in absence of 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

Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment

Demonstrated customer service skills

Demonstrated computer skills

Flexibility to cover on-call duties

Job description

We are looking for a Ward Sister to join our established team at Clifton Park 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. You will be responsible for the running of the department in the absence of the Ward Manager, fostering a positive, blame-free, and forward-thinking culture 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 include:

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension (Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period)
• Flexible shift patterns where possible
• Enhanced Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023)
• Private Healthcare for you and dependents, including online GP
• Life Assurance (Death in Service)
• Free Training and Development via the Academy
• Free Parking on site (where available)
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where available)
• Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal
• Discounted cinema tickets through the dedicated cinema portal