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Sister - Charge Nurse

Employer
BMI Healthcare
Location
Chertsey, Surrey, England
Salary
competitive salary plus benefits
Closing date
19 Mar 2018

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Sector
Acute Care Nursing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

BMI Runnymede Hospital in Chertsey is part of BMI Healthcare, 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.

BMI Runnymede Hospital situated just off M25 near Thorpe Park.  Varied specialities majority surgical cases long and short stay. 

Runnymede, in Surrey, is a beautiful part of the world.  There are excellent transport links to the whole of the south east of England.  BMI will invest significantly in your development.  These factors, along with a friendly, family orientated atmosphere make BMI Runnymede an attractive proposition for any nurse looking to develop.

We have an opportunity for a Sister - Charge Nurse to join their team of staff in the Wards department.

This is a FULL time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

BMI Runnymede is looking for skilled nurses with expertise in surgery or medicine to join our excellent clinical team.  We have a small number of vacancies in our theatres, wards and outpatient department for nurses who are keen to expand their clinical skills in a busy private hospital.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • Evidence of relevant professional development, both clinically, managerially, preferably evidenced by certification RN with valid NMC Registration.
  • Experienced in acute nursing care.
  • Registered Nurse Level 1 / Diploma / BSc in Nursing Studies.
  • Experience of customer care, including interacting with challenging customers and situations.
  • Results driven, possessing a proven track record of delivering against targets.
  • Able to make judgements involving complex facts or situations which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
  • Ability to lead a nursing team, showing previous experience in leading a clinical team.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent organisation and multitasking skills required.
  • Ability to motivate a team of clinical professionals.
  • Senior management experience required.
  • HDU experience would be valuable.
  • Good team management/work.

Duties of this role include:     

  • Responsible for day to day management of the Hospital Ward, and its staff.
  • Providing clinical leadership in an effective and efficient management of ward resources, driving clinical excellence in all aspect of care received by patients.
  • Working to maintain and enhance the customer service and satisfaction of service users.
  • Responsible for leading and supporting the nursing team to meet all aspects of the clinical governance agenda.

Please see attached role profile for further detailed information on the responsibilities and accountabilities of this vacancy.

Salary & Benefits:

BMI Healthcare offers a competitive starting salary and offers access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

  • BMI Healthcare Scheme
  • Childcare Vouchers
  • Staff Pension Scheme
  • 25 days holiday per annum

Interested?

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please complete our brief online application form and ensure to upload the most recent copy of CV.  We aim to respond to your application within 14 days of the closing date.  

Company

BMI Healthcare - Serious about health. Passionate about care.

BMI Healthcare is the UK's largest independent healthcare employer. With 65 hospitals across the UK and over 10,000 staff, BMI Healthcare really is 'a magnet for the best' nursing, theatre and allied healthcare professionals, as well as non-clinical and support staff who underpin our growing business.

It's a great place to work, because of our commitment to quality, development of staff and above all because of the incredible diversity of the professionals who work within our teams. From porters to theatre practitioners to hospital directors, everyone here is part of delivering something exceptional - and we're proud to work together. We are serious about learning, training and career development, with highly motivated teams working in a supportive atmosphere. We also offer a generous range of employee benefits.

Our strategy is to be 'a magnet for the best’ professionals - we know that having the right team is essential to delivering our very high standards of patient care, and to the growth and success of our business. Joining us at BMI Healthcare means working with people who share your passion.

Whether you are just entering the field or looking for a new challenge, we have some exceptional opportunities to build your career in healthcare.

BMI Healthcare's nationwide hospitals each serve the health care needs of the local community. BMI hospitals have an enviable reputation for providing excellent medical and surgical facilities supported by state-of-the-art equipment and a very high standard of nursing care, within pleasant and comfortable surroundings.

At BMI Healthcare we're proud of our heritage and the unique position we hold in the communities where we work and live. We've treated a lot of people at BMI Healthcare over the last 30 years and it's the personal touches, like phoning a patient's relatives once they're out of theatre, that show the kind of care that sets us apart.

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