Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, Orthopaedics - London

HCA Healthcare UK; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse to lead the Inpatients Ortho Team at a prestigious London hospital. This role involves providing expert leadership and support, ensuring the highest standards of care for patients and families. You will manage ward operations in the absence of the Ward Manager, focusing on effective staffing and resource utilization. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering exemplary clinical care in a state-of-the-art facility, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes and team dynamics. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate nurse ready to take the next step in their career.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with strong surgical experience, especially in Orthopaedics.
• Management training and skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to the nursing team.
• Ensure high standards of patient care on a 24-hour basis.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Surgical experience

Orthopaedics experience

Management skills

Basic Life Support

Mentorship skills

Budget management

Education

Post-graduate certification

Continuous Professional Development

Job description

We’re looking for a Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Inpatients Ortho Team at the Princess Grace Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC.

As a Sister / Charge Nurse for Orthopaedics, you will provide effective leadership, expertise, advice and support to the team.

You will take responsibility for the running of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager, ensuring effective rostering of staff and effective use of the resources available.

You will ensure the highest standards of care to patients and families are achieved on a 24-hour basis.

Situated in the heart of London's world-renowned medical district, The Princess Grace Hospital is recognised as one of the best-equipped multidisciplinary private hospitals in the capital. Our dedicated and highly trained team is committed to delivering an exemplary standard of clinical care across all specialties.

The Princess Grace Hospital has 127 registered beds, including 90 inpatient, 21 day case, 8 endoscopy, an urgent care unit and a Level 3 intensive care unit containing 9 beds, with 24-hour consultant cover and a high dependency unit.

The hospital also has several specialised centres, including; The London Breast Institute, recognised as one of the best private breast screening and diagnostic treatment centres in the UK; the London Digestive Centre, a highly specialised outpatient facility offering diagnoses and treatments for all conditions of the stomach, small and large intestines, liver, pancreas, and bile ducts; and The Institute of Sport Exercise and Health, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to sport and exercise medicine.

What you’ll bring:

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Strong experience in a surgical setting with experience in Orthopaedics/ spinal surgery/neuro surgery.
• Evidence of further education including post-graduate certification/diploma/Continuous Professional development.
• Management skills and Leadership or management training.
• Basic Life Support.
• Mentorship / Preceptorship of junior staff.
• Demonstrable experience of managing budgets.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Sister/Charge Nurse you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Group Life Assurance from day one.
• Critical illness cover.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual.
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion.
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness.
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.