Description
We are seeking a Sister - Charge Nurse to join our team at St Edmunds Hospital in Bury St Edmunds. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week, with a flexible shift pattern, including occasional night shifts.
The successful candidate will provide hands-on clinical care, acting as a senior point of support for complex or deteriorating patients. They will coordinate daily clinical activity, ensure safe staffing levels, and maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing hands-on clinical care and support for complex patients
- Coordinating daily clinical activity and ensuring safe staffing levels
- Allocating and supervising staff during shifts
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Acting as a key liaison for patients, families, consultants, and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Assisting with the coordination of admissions, discharges, and patient flow
Applicants should be a Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration, significant post-registration experience in an acute or relevant specialty, and experience in leading and supervising a team within a clinical environment.
In return, we offer a competitive salary of up to £45,000 per year, depending on experience, training, and qualifications, as well as a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and rewards
- Access to resources, tools, and services to support wellbeing
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry-leading training and development opportunities