Job Title: Inpatient Junior Sister / Junior Charge Nurse
Department: Inpatients Ward 3
Salary: Competitive – DOE
Hours of Work: 37.5 per week
Contract Type: Permanent
About Us:
King Edward VII’s Hospital is a prestigious private hospital known for delivering exceptional patient care to both military and civilian patients. Our hospital specialises in a wide range of surgical specialities, including orthopaedics, urology, gynaecology, general surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, and more. We are dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovation, research, and education, and we uphold values of compassion, excellence, and respect. At King Edward VII’s Hospital, we strive to create a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic environment for both our patients and our staff, ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
The Role:
We are seeking a motivated and passionate Junior Sister/Junior Charge Nurse to join our inpatient team. This pivotal role will involve working closely with various clinical specialities to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. You will provide clinical leadership, support the professional development of your nursing team, and help maintain a positive and supportive culture.
At King Edward VII’s Hospital, we are committed to your professional growth and offer extensive Continuing Professional Development opportunities. This role is an excellent opportunity to advance your leadership skills, work across diverse surgical specialties, and take advantage of our robust training and education programs, designed to help you reach your career goals and deliver exceptional patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Management: Provide visible and inclusive clinical leadership, managing staff and resources to deliver exceptional patient care. Support quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with regulatory body standards.
- Clinical Responsibilities: Ensure evidence-based, individualised care is planned, implemented, and evaluated. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate seamless patient discharges and maintain high clinical standards.
- Operational & Administrative: Manage duty rosters, lead investigations into clinical incidents, and support the hospital’s digital transformation strategy.
- Education & Development: Promote continuous quality improvement and professional development within the team. Ensure staff orientation and mandatory training are completed.
Key Requirements:
- Registered Nurse (RN) with valid NMC registration
- Significant experience in acute care settings, particularly inpatient wards
- Proven leadership skills and experience in managing risk and driving quality improvement initiatives
- Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate for the Junior Sister/Junior Charge Nurse role will:
- Be an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with valid NMC registration, demonstrating a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Have at least 2-3 years of clinical experience at a senior level in an acute healthcare environment, particularly in inpatient wards.
- Exhibit strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and support a nursing team while fostering a positive, learning-focused environment.
- Be adept at managing complex patient pathways and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver seamless care.
- Demonstrate excellent communication, decision-making, and organisational skills, and be able to effectively manage clinical risk and lead quality improvement initiatives.
- Have experience in managing HR issues, including investigations, and be comfortable leading on operational tasks like rostering and staff management.
- Possess a commitment to professional development, both personally and within the team, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.
- Be innovative and proactive, contributing to digital transformation efforts and striving to improve both patient care and service delivery.
If you meet these criteria and are looking for an exciting leadership role where you can make a real difference, we encourage you to apply!
Shift Schedule:
Our roster offers a well-structured shift pattern with 12-13 shifts within 4 weeks. You’ll experience both Longdays (07:30 AM – 08:30 PM) and Nights (08:00 PM – 08:00 AM), providing you with a diverse and engaging work experience
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a leading private hospital known for its compassionate care and clinical excellence
- Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Work in a supportive team environment that values continuous learning and improvement
In return, we offer:
- Complimentary lunch
- 35 days of Annual Leave (inclusive of bank holidays) that increase with long service
- Private Healthcare
- Staff Referral scheme
- Company pension scheme
- On-going training and professional development opportunities
- Season Ticket Loan
- Help to buy a bike
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Free uniform and laundry service.
- Visa Sponsorship – for candidates already living in the UK
Application Process:
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV to Mita Vadgama (Lead Recruitment and Resourcing Partner) – at MVadgama@kingedwardvii.co.uk
Please note: We aim to respond to all applicants within two weeks. If you haven’t heard from us by then, we regret to inform you that, on this occasion, your application was not successful
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
At this time, we kindly request that no recruitment agencies contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally. Thank you for your cooperation.
At King Edward VII’s Hospital, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. We believe that by embracing diversity and fostering inclusion, we will create a workplace that is stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
Please note, that if we receive a high level of applications, we may choose to close this advert early. We encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We will only contact those candidates who have been shortlisted for interviews.
