Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider is seeking a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to join their team in York and North Yorkshire. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality clinical care to surgical patients and managing a diverse case mix. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills and the ability to support staff in a positive environment. This is a great opportunity for nurses looking to broaden their experience in a respected healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to surgical patients.
• Manage a varied surgical case mix.
• Contribute to service development across the perioperative pathway.
• Run the department in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Skills

Clinical competence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service skills

Computer skills

Education

Qualified & Registered Staff Nurse

Job description

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 28 December 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. In addition, you will be responsible for running the department in the absence of the Ward Manager, fostering a positive, blame‑free, forward‑thinking culture and supporting staff to meet their goals.

About us

Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we are 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. Our facilities are rated Good by the CQC in 94% of cases, and we are proud of the high quality of our staff and strong partnership with the NHS.

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 requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited