The Ridgeway Hospital
Sister – Charge Nurse
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Sister – Charge Nurse
Sister - Charge Nurse
About the Role
Location: Ridgeway Hospital, Swindon
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Permanent position
Salary: Up to £46,200.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training, and qualifications)
The Ridgeway Hospital in Swindon is part of Circle Health Group, Britain’s leading provider of independent healthcare, operating a nationwide network of hospitals, and clinics.
We are seeking an experienced Sister - Charge Nurse to join their nursing team. This is a full-time role requiring flexibility in shift patterns.
Responsibilities
The role involves the following key duties:
- Provide hands-on clinical care, acting as a senior point of support for complex or deteriorating patients
- Coordinate daily clinical activity, ensuring:
- Safe staffing levels are maintained
- Appropriate skill mix is utilized
- Continuity of patient care is prioritized
- Allocate and supervise staff during shifts to ensure:
- Responsibilities are clearly defined
- Patient needs are consistently met
- Support the development, appraisal, and competency assessment of:
- Junior nurses
- Health Care Assistants (HCAs)
- Nursing students
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in adherence with:
- NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council) standards
- Organisational protocols
- Promote compliance with:
- Infection prevention measures
- Medication safety protocols
- Safeguarding procedures
- Other clinical governance priorities
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Requirements
Applicants must 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 skills in:
- Clinical decision-making
- Communication
- Coordination
- A commitment to high standards of patient care and professional development
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group offers competitive salaries and an extensive benefits package, including:
- 25 days annual leave per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with longer service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme, providing coverage for treatment at Circle Health hospitals, including pre-existing medical conditions
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family-Friendly policies, including:
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
- Non-contributory Life Insurance
- Staff Engagement Hub, offering:
- Discounts
- Extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
- Access to resources, tools, and services to support wellbeing
- Employee Recognition Programmes
- Industry-leading Training and Development Opportunities
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Company Ethos
Circle Health Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, expanding beyond traditional protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act. They embrace diverse:
- Experiences
- Backgrounds
- Identities and expressions
- Skills and work styles
The company’s core cultural values drive colleagues to embody:
- Selflessness
- Compassion
- Commitment
- Collaboration
- Bravery
- Agility and tenacity
- Creativity
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