Sister - Charge Nurse - Wards

Sister/Charge Nurse - Wards
Sarum Road Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Competitive Salary Plus Benefits (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Sarum Road Hospital in Winchester is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

Circle Health Group has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and competent Sister/Charge Nurse to join our friendly and motivated team of staff working in the Wards department.

This is a full-time role at 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern, working predominantly Monday - Friday with both clinical and managerial on calls, you will co lead and provide assurance of the safety, quality and flow of your floor, and the wellbeing of your nursing team.

Currently we care for a mix of NHS and private patients undergoing a variety of orthopaedic, general, gynaecology and other elective surgeries.

We are developing pathways in medical oncology, enhanced care and discharge, and there is investment and expansion of multiple services and our site in progress.

Through the process we are able to offer informal department visits/calls.

Duties of this role include:

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Free Onsite Parking
• Access to dedicated support from our corporate Learning & Development team and onsite Practice Based Educator
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy