Job summary
Deputy Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - Surgical Ward | Full time | Tollerton, South Nottingham | Fully Funded Management and Training Programs | Award Winning CPD and Clinical Mentorship | Band 6 equivalent, depending on experience.
Main duties of the job
This is a great opportunity for an experienced nurse who is looking to step up to the next stage in their career whilst working in a fully supportive environment.
As Deputy Ward Sister you will support the Ward Manager to oversee both our 42 bedded inpatient surgical ward, with line management responsibilities for a large team.
Joining a forward thinking, patient centred team you will play a lead role in making a positive difference to our patients lives through outstanding personalised care.
Ensuring the smooth running of the surgical ward whilst acting as a clinical role model to your team.
Lead in the shift on a day to day basis
Coordinate and support staff
Offer operational support to the Ward Manager
Provide exemplary planned care for patients, ensuring the team which includes clinical and non-clinical personnel provide the highest standards of care
Attend all meetings in absence of Manager
Provide appropriate day to day managerial leadership in absence of Ward Manager.
About us
At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.
We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who we're looking for
- NMC registered nurse with no restriction on practice
- Senior Nursing experience of leading a team would be ideal, however we're open to applications from experienced nurses
- Phlebotomy trained would be ideal
- Surgical ward experience is preferable, but we are open to other hospital and community backgrounds
- Exposure to clinical governance would be an advantage
Hours: Full time hours working rotating shifts 24/7 across days, nights and weekends. You will be allocated non-clinical admin time each month.
Contract Type:Permanent
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion
- Keeping it simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date:30th January 2024. If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Hannah Radford onhannah.radford@spirehealthcare.comor 07725208712.
For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who we're looking for
- NMC registered nurse with no restriction on practice
- Senior Nursing experience of leading a team would be ideal, however we're open to applications from experienced nurses
- Phlebotomy trained would be ideal
- Surgical ward experience is preferable, but we are open to other hospital and community backgrounds
- Exposure to clinical governance would be an advantage
Hours: Full time hours working rotating shifts 24/7 across days, nights and weekends. You will be allocated non-clinical admin time each month.
Contract Type:Permanent
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion
- Keeping it simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date:30th January 2024. If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Hannah Radford onhannah.radford@spirehealthcare.comor 07725208712.
For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
