Job Description Ward Sister/Charge Nurse
We are
looking for a Ward Sister to join our established team at Fitzwilliam 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 b e responsible for the running of the department in the absence of the ward manager, in turn fostering a culture that is positive, free from blame and forward thinking while supporting staff to meet their goals. As part of the responsibilities the right candidate will undertake Blood Transfusion and Occupational Health, this will include conducting regular audits and up to date reporting to ensure all governance and best practice are maintained, i n return we will offer you training and support within this role.
What you’ll bring with you: Registered with the NMC 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
Why join us? At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people: Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period Employee Assistance Programme Work–Life Balance 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days Flexible shift patterns, where possible Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you Career Development & Recognition Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people Lifestyle & Everyday Perks Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts Cycle2Work scheme Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible Free parking on site, where possible About Us
The Fitzwilliam Hospital is a fantastic place to work; our Ward team are enthusiastic, experienced and motivated in providing exceptional patient care. We are looking for a highly skilled individual that can
contribute exceptional standards of care across a multitude of specialities.
We care.
We care.
It’s more than what we do, it’s 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 UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s 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.