Sister - Charge Nurse - Pre Assessment - JR114520 in Bath

Salary: Up to £49,000.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification). Bath clinic is part of Circle Health Group. This is a part time (30 hours per week) location based role covering a flexible shift pattern.

Main duties of the job

• Provide hands on clinical care and act as a senior point of support for complex or deteriorating patients.
• Coordinate daily clinical activity and ensure safe staffing levels, skill mix, and continuity of care.
• Allocate and supervise staff during shifts, ensuring responsibilities are clearly defined and patient needs are met.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with NMC and organisational standards.
• Act as key liaison for patients, families, consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with coordination of admissions, discharges and patient flow within the department.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre existing medical conditions.
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay.
• Non contributory life insurance.
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts, rewards and voluntary benefits.
• Resources, tools and services to support wellbeing.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Industry leading training and development opportunities.

Job responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership and Care Delivery
• Provide hands on clinical care and act as a senior point of support for complex or deteriorating patients.
• Coordinate daily clinical activity and ensure safe staffing levels, skill mix and continuity of care.
• Promote high standards of nursing practice through supervision, coaching and role modelling.
• Staff Management and Team Support
• Allocate and supervise staff during shifts, ensuring responsibilities are clearly defined and patient needs are met.
• Support development, appraisal and competency assessment of junior nurses, HCAs and students.
• Contribute to induction and ongoing development of new staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and policies.
• Governance and Patient Safety
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with NMC and organisational standards.
• Promote compliance with infection prevention, medication safety, safeguarding and other clinical governance priorities.
• Report and support investigations of incidents, complaints and near misses.
• Communication and Multidisciplinary Working
• Act as a key liaison for patients, families, consultants and members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Foster collaborative environment that supports respectful teamwork and a positive patient experience.
• Service Delivery and Operational Oversight
• Assist with coordination of admissions, discharges and patient flow within the department.
• Support the Clinical Services Manager in meeting departmental targets, maintaining equipment and managing resources effectively.
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service evaluation initiatives.
• Professional Development and Responsibility
• Maintain NMC registration and demonstrate professional accountability at all times.
• Keep up to date with clinical best practices, guidelines and innovations in nursing care.
• Promote continuous learning and reflective practice within the team.

Person Specification

• Qualifications
• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Experience
• A minimum of 3 years post registration experience, with specific experience in pre operative assessment.
• Experience in leading and supervising a team within a clinical environment.
• Strong clinical decision making, communication and coordination skills.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and professional development.
• Proficiency in interpreting pathology results and ECGs.
• Leadership or management training (or willingness to undertake).
• Experience in audit, service improvement or quality assurance projects.
• Familiarity with private healthcare systems and governance frameworks.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary and Benefits

£45,000 to £49,000 a year plus benefits and rewards.