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Ward Sister/Charge NurseNHS

Colchester, CO33LJ Permanent Negotiable
Posted 19 August 2026 Closing date 20 August 2026
Colchester Rail Station (0.4 miles away) Colchester North Park-and-Ride (2.2 miles away)

Job summary

Join our team at Oaks Hospital as a Sister/Charge Nurse, delivering exceptional clinical care to surgical patients. You will report to the Ward Manager and manage a varied surgical case mix, using your clinical knowledge to enhance service development across the perioperative pathway.

Your role includes identifying opportunities for high-quality patient care and overseeing the department in the Ward Manager's absence. Foster a positive, blame-free culture while supporting staff in achieving their goals.

Main duties of the job

Join our team at Oaks Hospital as a Sister/Charge Nurse, delivering exceptional clinical care to surgical patients. You will report to the Ward Manager and manage a varied surgical case mix, using your clinical knowledge to enhance service development across the perioperative pathway.

Your role includes identifying opportunities for high-quality patient care and overseeing the department in the Ward Manager's absence. Foster a positive, blame-free culture while supporting staff in achieving their goals.

Job description

Join our team at Oaks Hospital as a Sister/Charge Nurse, delivering exceptional clinical care to surgical patients. You will report to the Ward Manager and manage a varied surgical case mix, using your clinical knowledge to enhance service development across the perioperative pathway.

Your role includes identifying opportunities for high-quality patient care and overseeing the department in the Ward Manager's absence. Foster a positive, blame-free culture while supporting staff in achieving their goals.

What you'll bring:

  • Registered with the NMC
  • High clinical competence
  • Leadership experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team and independently
  • Customer service skills
  • Computer skills
  • Flexibility for on-call duties

Why join us?

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are our success. We offer benefits for your wellbeing and career development:

Health & Financial Security

  • Private Medical Cover
  • Discounted Dental Insurance
  • Life Assurance x3 salary
  • Pension matching up to 5%
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Work-Life Balance

  • 25 days leave + bank holidays
  • Flexible shifts
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Volunteer leave

Career Development

  • Training via Ramsay Academy
  • Colleague recognition programme

Lifestyle Perks

  • Discounts via benefits platform
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Subsidised staff restaurant
  • Free parking

About us

Ramsay Health Care offers high-quality private healthcare across Australia, the UK and Europe. With a reputation built on "People Caring for People," we are committed to advancing medical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences. Every year, millions of patients put their trust in Ramsay, confident in our ability to deliver exceptional care with outstanding clinical outcomes.

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