Sister - Charge Nurse - Pre Assessment - JR114520
Salary: Up to £49,000.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
Bath clinic is part of Circle Health Group. This is a part time (30 hours per week) location‑based role covering a flexible shift pattern.
Main duties of the job
Provide hands‑on clinical care and act 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.
Allocate and supervise staff during shifts, ensuring responsibilities are clearly defined and patient needs are met.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with NMC and organisational standards.
Act as key liaison for patients, families, consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Assist with coordination of admissions, discharges and patient flow within the department.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions.
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay.
- Non‑contributory life insurance.
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts, rewards and voluntary benefits.
- Resources, tools and services to support wellbeing.
- Employee recognition programmes.
- Industry leading training and development opportunities.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Leadership and Care Delivery
- Provide hands‑on clinical care and act 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 development, appraisal and competency assessment of junior nurses, HCAs and students.
- Contribute to 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.
Communication and Multidisciplinary Working
- Act as a key liaison for patients, families, consultants and members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Foster collaborative environment that supports respectful teamwork and a positive patient experience.
Service Delivery and Operational Oversight
- Assist with 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
Experience
- A minimum of 3 years post‑registration experience, with specific experience in pre‑operative assessment.
- 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.
- Proficiency in interpreting pathology results and ECGs.
- 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary and Benefits
£45,000 to £49,000 a year plus benefits and rewards.
