Job summary
Weare looking for a Ward Sister to join our established team at Clifton Park Hospital and be part of our exciting journey.
Main duties of the job
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 evidenced 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 theward manager, in turn fostering a culture that is positive, free from blame and forward thinking while supporting staff to meet their goals.
About us
About us
Were Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, were 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.
Were 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weare 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 evidenced 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 theward manager, in turn fostering a culture that is positive, free from blame and forward thinking while supporting staff to meet their goals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weare 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 evidenced 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 theward manager, in turn fostering a culture that is positive, free from blame and forward thinking while supporting staff to meet their goals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified & Registered Staff Nurse
Experience
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified & Registered Staff Nurse
Experience
Essential
- 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
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).
Additional information
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).