Ward Sister/Charge Nurse– Surgical Ward

London Bridge Hospital; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Birmingham is seeking a motivated Ward Sister/Charge Nurse for its Surgical Ward. This full-time position involves overseeing patient care, providing staff education, and leading a dedicated nursing team in a dynamic surgical environment. The successful candidate will enjoy competitive pay, excellent career progression, and a supportive work environment emphasizing health and wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Qualifications

• Managed a surgical inpatient ward.
• Provided staff education for General surgery patients.
• Led a nursing team in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality patient care in line with hospital standards.
• Assist in managing the surgical ward with a focus on multi-specialty patients.
• Work with management to enhance nursing practice.

Skills

Experience in surgical inpatient setting

Staff education provision

Leadership experience

Education

Current nursing registration (First Level)

Relevant post-registration courses

ILS provider course

Job description

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London Bridge Hospital

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse– Surgical Ward
Birmingham: The Harborne Hospital
Full time: Monday – Sunday 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Flexible to work, long days, nights and weekends based on internal rotation.

Permanent Contract:
Salary: competitive (DOE) plus 9% shift allowance

We’re looking for a Sister/Charge Nurse ( Band 7) to join our Surgical Inpatients team at the Harborne Hospital.

The Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare UK is a brand new £100million, purpose built 50 bed, multi-speciality private hospital.

Located on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham campus, the hospital has a deep clinical infrastructure, equipment and facilities and expert, experienced teams to deliver full clinical pathways across a mix of specialties and sub-specialties at all levels of complexity including Cardiology, Cancer and Complex Surgery.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse with exceptional skills and knowledge in General surgery to assist in leading the way in the provision of outstanding patient care within HCA

The ward is a 12 bedded multi-speciality surgical ward, including GI, Gynae, orthopaedics, breast, spinal, liver, etc.

This role is both exciting and challenging; the skills required are both based on an experience of managing this specialist patient group but also utilizinga strong evidence base.

The charge nurse will work with the manager and matron to deliver high quality and innovative nursing practice in line with HCA mission and vision, national guidelines and standards.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll bring:

Experience working in a surgical inpatient setting

Experience in the provision of staff education within General surgery patients (local level)

Current nursing registration (First Level) through the Nursing & Midwifery Council

To be willing to undertake relevant post-registration courses

ILS provider course completed and qualification in required upon hire, or within 3 month of hire

Management experience/leading a team

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 in the surgical team, 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

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why 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.