Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in York seeks a Ward Sister to join their team. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality clinical care to surgical patients, managing a varied case mix, and contributing to service development. The ideal candidate will be registered with the NMC and possess high clinical standards. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including private healthcare and flexible leave options.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Pension

Flexible shift patterns

Private Healthcare

Free Training and Development

Free Parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Employee discounts program

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC.
• High standards of clinical competence required.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills needed.
• Proven ability to work effectively in teams and independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional standards of clinical care.
• 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

Computer skills

Flexibility

Education

Registered with the NMC

Job description

Overview

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 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

• 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
• 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. 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.

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.

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

“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. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

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

Company

Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating 480 hospitals and employs more than 77,000 staff. The company treats 8.5 million patients in its hospitals and primary care clinics located in Australia, France, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Indonesia and Hong Kong.

Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospitalmanagement and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities.

Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties fromorthopaedicsandgeneral surgery, tocardiac surgeryandEye Surgery.

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