Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Location Edinburgh
Job-type Permanent
Salary £38000 - £44000 per annum
Reference J343071
Date Published almost 3 years ago
Sister/Charge Nurse
Surgical Ward
Edinburgh

At TTM Healthcare we are proud to have partnered with one of the UK's leading private hospitals groups who specialise in a range of medical and surgical interventions. They offer treatment across a whole range of specialties including General Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery, Hernia Surgery and Orthopaedics. They have an available opportunity for a Sister/Charge Nurse to work on the surgical ward of the hospital with excellent experience, skills and knowledge. If you think the position is right for you, let's talk.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The overall responsibility of the Sister/Charge nurse within the hospital's surgical unit caring for patients pre and post-operative along with ensuring safe and effective practice and providing effective leadership and management.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working as the Sister/Charge Nurse you will be responsible for managing the clinical caseload for the unit while supporting all junior members of staff. You will have clinical ownership of the unit when in charge and you will also involve acting as a support to the Head of department at the hospital, helping to ensure the correct delivery of service. As the Sister/Charge Nurse you will encapsulate the ethos of the hospital supporting patients through their journey. Part of your day to day will involve preparing for clinics, staff allocation, complaints management & stock ordering. Working alongside the Head of Outpatients you will plan, develop and implement new policies and procedures to continuously improve the service. A vital part of your role will be ensuring you provide clinical leadership to all members of staff on the unit.

EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Nursing Degree
NMC Registration

REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for the role, you will need to:

• Have NMC registration
• Have extensive experience working at senior level in Surgical/ERU/HDU settings
• Experience in management in a similar role
• Have excellent communication and leadership skills and a strong ability to work effectively within a team and to motivate a team.

REWARDS:

You will enjoy the following benefits:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holiday
• Pension
• Free onsite Carpark
• Healthcare
• GP services
• Life Assurance
• Season Ticket Loan
• Eye Test
• Childcare Vouchers
• Gym Membership
• Continued professional development

DETAILS:

Location: Edinburgh
Job-Type: Permanent
Salary: £38,000-£44,000

CONTACT:

Apply now for a call back to discuss the role in more detail


TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.