Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in York is seeking a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to deliver exceptional clinical care. The ideal candidate will manage surgical patients, contribute to service development, and foster teamwork in a supportive environment. Applicants must be qualified and registered nurses, exhibiting high clinical standards and excellent communication skills. Join our devoted team at Clifton Park Hospital and enhance your nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional standards of clinical care to surgical patients.
• Manage a varied surgical case mix.
• Contribute to service development across the perioperative pathway.
• Support individuals in delivering high quality patient care.
• Run the department in the absence of the ward manager.

Skills

High standards of clinical competence

Sound written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Customer service skills

Computer skills

Flexibility for on-call duties

Education

Qualified & Registered Staff Nurse

Job description

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 30 September 2025.

We are looking for a Ward Sister to join our established team at Clifton Park Hospital and be part of our exciting journey.

Main duties of the job

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, in turn fostering a culture that is positive, free from blame and forward thinking while supporting staff to meet their goals.

About us

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited. Were Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, were 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. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated Good by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.

Were 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.

Job responsibilities

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 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified & Registered Staff Nurse

Experience

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited