Ward Sister

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration

Desirable

• 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

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

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Address

North Downs Hospital

46 Tupwood Lane

Caterham

Surrey

CR3 6DP

Employer's website

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