JR110643 Sister - Charge Nurse - Critical Care

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHO ARE WE?

We are Circle Health Group.

We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year.

We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare.

We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation.

WHO ARE YOU?

You make sure that standards of patient care are consistently applied and maintained.

You maintain and enhance customer service and satisfaction.

You promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.

WHAT DO YOU DO?

Clinical Leadership and Care Delivery

Provide hands-on clinical care, acting as a senior point of support for complex or deteriorating patients.

Coordinate daily clinical activity and ensure safe staffing levels, skill mix, and continuity of care.

Promote high standards of nursing practice through supervision, coaching, and role modelling.

Staff Management and Team Support

Allocate and supervise staff during shifts, ensuring responsibilities are clearly defined and patient needs are met.

Support the development, appraisal, and competency assessment of junior nurses, HCAs, and students.

Contribute to the induction and ongoing development of new staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and policies.

Governance and Patient Safety

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with NMC and organisational standards.

Promote compliance with infection prevention, medication safety, safeguarding, and other clinical governance priorities.

Report and support investigations of incidents, complaints, and near misses, contributing to a culture of safety and learning.

Communication and Multidisciplinary Working

Act as a key liaison for patients, families, consultants, and members of the wider multidisciplinary team.

Ensure effective communication during handovers, ward rounds, and discharge planning.

Foster a collaborative environment that supports respectful teamwork and a positive patient experience.

Service Delivery and Operational Oversight

Assist with the coordination of admissions, discharges, and patient flow within the department.

Support the Clinical Services Manager in meeting departmental targets, maintaining equipment, and managing resources effectively.

Contribute to audit, quality improvement, and service evaluation initiatives.

Professional Development and Responsibility

Maintain NMC registration and demonstrate professional accountability at all times.

Keep up to date with clinical best practices, guidelines, and innovations in nursing care.

Promote continuous learning and reflective practice within the team.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE?

Essential:

Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.

Significant post-registration experience in an acute or relevant specialty.

Experience in leading and supervising a team within a clinical environment.

Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and coordination skills.

Commitment to high standards of patient care and professional development.

Desirable:

Mentorship / Practice Assessor qualification.

Leadership or management training (or willingness to undertake).

Experience in audit, service improvement, or quality assurance projects.

Familiarity with private healthcare systems and governance frameworks.

WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU?

You are a great communicator with different people at different levels.

You are an excellent judge and decision maker.

You are a highly effective problem solver.

You are proactive and driven to succeed.

You are punctual, committed and reliable.

You are flexible and adaptable.

WHAT ELSE?

This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and may change due to future changes and developments.

You have to maintain your knowledge and conduct your duties responsibly with the guidance of the Health and Safety at Work Act.

You treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt that a patient or member of staff was at risk of harm.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants should meet the following criteria:
• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration experience in an acute or relevant specialty.
• Experience in leading and supervising a team within a clinical environment.
• Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and coordination skills.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Circle Health Group

Address

Circle Health Group

Mill Lane

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 2PX

Employer's website

https://www.circlehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)