Outpatient Sister - Private Surgical Hospital
East Grinstead, West Sussex
Up to £46,410 per annum
Permanent | Full-Time
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking to step into, or continue within, a clinical leadership position?
We are working with an established independent healthcare provider in East Grinstead to recruit an Outpatients Sister, taking responsibility for the day-to-day clinical and operational leadership of a busy outpatient department.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Nurse with strong leadership experience who enjoys combining hands-on clinical care, people management, governance and service development.
THE ROLE
As Outpatients Sister, you will lead the clinical and operational delivery of the department, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and high-quality care.
Responsibilities will include:
Leading and supporting the Outpatients nursing team
Managing day-to-day clinical activity and staffing
Maintaining appropriate skill mix and safe staffing levels
Supporting consultants and multidisciplinary clinical teams
Leading appraisals, competencies, supervision and staff development
Managing clinical governance, audits, incidents and complaints
Maintaining compliance with CQC requirements, NICE guidance and internal clinical standards
Supporting service improvement and development of new outpatient pathways
Monitoring departmental performance, patient experience and quality measures
Supporting workforce planning and effective use of departmental resources
ABOUT YOU
You will be an experienced NMC Registered Nurse with previous clinical leadership or management experience.
You should be able to demonstrate:
Active NMC registration
Previous leadership / management experience within a clinical environment
Experience supervising and developing nursing teams
Strong understanding of clinical governance and patient safety
Experience with audits, quality improvement and evidence-based practice
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Confidence working with consultants and multidisciplinary teams
Previous Outpatients experience would be advantageous, although candidates from other relevant clinical settings with strong leadership experience will also be considered.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary up to £46,410
27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Private healthcare
Healthcare cash plan
Life assurance
Pension scheme
Free onsite meals
Employee discounts
Blue Light Card eligibility
Discounted physiotherapy
Employee Assistance Programme
Excellent training and development opportunities
If you are an experienced Senior Nurse, Deputy Sister, Sister or Clinical Lead looking for your next opportunity within a supportive independent healthcare environment, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Contact Details
For more information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Ben Warnes at Compass Associates on 07908 224 207, or email [email protected].
Alternatively, please submit your CV for consideration.
All enquiries will be handled confidentially.
