Ward Sister​/Charge Nurse– Surgical Ward

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Birmingham:
The Harborne Hospital

Full time: Monday - Sunday 37.5 hours per week

Shift times: Flexible to work, long days, nights and weekends based on internal rotation.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive (DOE) plus 9% shift allowance

We're looking for a Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Surgical Inpatients team at the Harborne Hospital. The Harborne Hospital – part of HCA Healthcare UK – is a brand new £100million, purpose built 50 bed, multi-speciality private hospital located on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham campus. The hospital has deep clinical infrastructure, equipment and facilities and expert, experienced teams to deliver full clinical pathways across a mix of specialties and sub-specialties at all levels of complexity, including Cardiology, Cancer and Complex Surgery.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse with exceptional skills and knowledge in General surgery to assist in leading the way in the provision of outstanding patient care within HCA. The ward is a 12 bedded multi-speciality surgical ward, including GI, Gynae, orthopaedics, breast, spinal, liver, etc. This role is both exciting and challenging; the skills required are based on experience of managing this specialist patient group while also utilising a strong evidence base.

The charge nurse will work with the manager and matron to deliver high quality and innovative nursing practice in line with HCA mission and vision, national guidelines and standards.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

• Experience working in a surgical inpatient setting
• Experience in the provision of staff education within General surgery patients (local level)
• Current nursing registration (First Level) through the Nursing & Midwifery Council
• Willing to undertake relevant post-registration courses
• ILS provider course completed and qualification required upon hire, or within 3 months of hire
• Management experience/leading a team

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we offer the chance to broaden your clinical knowledge and thanks to our exceptional clinician to patient ratios, a healthy work…