Ward Sister / Charge Nurse

Job Description

Ward Sister

North Downs Hospital

Part time - 28 hours per week

North Downs Hospital is one of Surrey's leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare treatments and services. Located within the M25, close to the centre of Caterham, the hospital opened in 1974 and currently has 15 bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities and a daycase suite. By investing in advanced medical technology, the hospital offers a wide range of treatments and services. The fully equipped ultra clean air theatre is particularly suitable for orthopaedic procedures offered such as arthroscopy, hip and knee replacements. The day unit is suitable for minor operations and endoscopy. Treatments at the hospital also include cataract removal, ENT procedures, hernia repair, varicose vein surgery, hysterectomy, prostate surgery and urological procedures.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Ward Sister / Charge Nurse to join the ward nursing team at North Downs Hospital. You will be expected to help lead our team, supporting junior members of the team and coordinating the ward.

The role

In this role you will be an integral part of a team who are committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise. The appointed Ward Sister / Charge Nurse must be organised with good attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.The successful candidate will support the Ward Manager and team in ensuring that safe, effective and high quality clinical care is delivered to all patients.

What you will bring with you

Current NMC registration

An ability to deliver high standards of patient care

Mentorship qualification desirable

Previous Clinical Supervisory and Mentorship experience

Enthusiastic and empathetic character promoting positive attitude at work

Experience with EPR (Electronic Patient Records) system

Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business

Deliver a good working knowledge & compliance with CQC Standards / KLOEs and NICE guidance

Be part of the On-Call rota providing support for ward out of hours

Benefits

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

Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants

Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy

Free Parking on site (where possible)

Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)

Concerts for Carers

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords

The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, can do attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that people staff and doctors are Ramsay Health Cares most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our Speak Up for Safety programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more Time to Care.

We care.

Its more than what we do, its 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 UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs 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.

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