Lead Surgical Ward Nurse

3 weeks ago


Bingley, Bradford, United Kingdom Ramsay Health Care Clinical Full time
Job Description

Ward Sister
Band 6/7
Hours: 37.5
Contract: Full time
Location: Ramsay Health Care

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and forward-thinking Ward Sister at Ramsay Health Care.

Ramsay Health Care provides exceptional care and services for elective surgical patients across a diverse range of surgical specialties including Urology, Gynaecology, Colorectal, Orthopaedic, ENT, General Surgery, Cosmetics, and Plastics. We also cater to some Medical patients.

The ideal candidate will possess current NMC registration, significant management experience in a comparable role, and a proven ability to lead a team while enhancing nursing services. With outstanding organizational and communication skills, the successful applicant will oversee the daily operational management of the Wards, ensuring the highest standards of care for all patients throughout their stay. The Wards at Ramsay Health Care comprise two units: Day Care and In-Patients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Exhibit exemplary clinical practice at all times and be accountable for personal actions.
  • Act as Clinical Shift Lead for the Wards.
  • Take the lead on key Quality Governance areas to demonstrate safe, effective care, such as Infection Prevention, Clinical Effectiveness, and Audit.
  • Identify and implement best practices in Ward Care and Service Delivery, adhering to NICE Guidance and NCEPOD.
  • Prioritize workloads and direct staff accordingly.
  • Utilize available resources efficiently while considering budgetary constraints and business objectives.
  • Assess, plan, and evaluate care based on individual patient and family needs.
  • Encourage multidisciplinary teamwork to maximize service delivery effectiveness, collaborating with Consultants, Allied Health Professionals, RMO, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and Administrative Staff.
  • Evaluate team performance and ensure standards are consistently met.
  • Ensure clinical audits and quality assessment procedures are conducted to evaluate care delivery quality.
  • Continuously seek to enhance clinical skills and care delivery to meet service user expectations.
  • Conduct risk assessments and management to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, staff, and colleagues.
  • Support and serve as a role model for junior staff in a learning environment, assessing training needs and ensuring they are met.
  • Ensure equipment is maintained in good working order and meets departmental needs.
  • Assist the Ward Manager in maintaining accurate patient records and staff competencies.

Essential for the Post:

  • Strong clinical background in surgical nursing.
  • Proficient computing skills.
  • Completion of SLIP course or equivalent.
  • NMC- Registered General Nurse.
  • ALS / ILS certification.
  • Leadership experience.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.

What You'll Bring:

  • A robust clinical background from acute hospital settings.
  • A commitment to delivering customer-focused services.
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
  • A proven track record of successfully implementing a change agenda to enhance quality and efficiency.
  • Significant experience in a senior clinical role interacting with external stakeholders such as Consultants and the broader healthcare community.
  • Evidence of leading and developing a successful, efficient team.
  • Experience and confidence in effectively meeting compliance with the Governance Framework.
  • A comprehensive understanding of relevant legal and professional care/practice standards, with evidence of supporting ongoing professional development in Nursing Practice.

Benefits:

  • 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays.
  • Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options.
  • Private Pension with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period.
  • Flexible shift patterns available where possible.
  • Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies.
  • Private Medical Cover with options to add partner & dependants.
  • Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary.
  • Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy.
  • Free Parking on site (where possible).
  • Concerts for Carers.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Cycle to Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords.
  • The Blue Light Card Scheme.

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years of experience. It is highly respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.

We value individuals with a positive, proactive attitude who aspire to make a difference in their work. Our employees are the foundation of our success.

We Care.
It's more than just what we do; it's who we are. Everything we do is centered around delivering the best care possible. This belief has been true since we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

The Ramsay Way culture acknowledges that our people are our most valuable asset, which has been crucial to our ongoing success.

We proudly support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme, recognizing employers who actively support Defence while encouraging others to adopt similar practices in their workplaces. We are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community, including our staff and patients.

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.



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