Ward Sister I Specialist Private Hospital

​​​​​​Ward Sister I Specialist Private Hospital

East Grinstead

Up to £46,410.00 plus 27 days AL (+BH), free parking, private medical insurance, extensive training and development opportunities

Part Time | Permanent | 28 Hours Per Week

About the Opportunity

Compass Associates are delighted to be working with a specialist private hospital in their search for a dedicated Ward Sister to join their friendly and supportive nursing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to combine hands-on clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, supporting the Ward Manager in delivering outstanding patient care and maintaining high clinical standards.

Based within a specialist 20-bed hospital, the ward offers a varied and interesting surgical caseload, predominantly across plastic surgery and reconstructive procedures. You'll be joining a close-knit nursing team where you can make a genuine difference to both patient experience and the development of colleagues.

About the Role

Working alongside the Ward Manager and existing Ward Sister, you will support the day-to-day running of the ward, acting as a clinical role model and helping to ensure the safe and effective delivery of patient care.

The position is predominantly clinical, with approximately 80% of your time spent delivering hands-on nursing care and the remaining 20% focused on leadership, audits and operational responsibilities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering and overseeing high-quality, personalised patient care across a varied surgical caseload.
• Providing clinical leadership, guidance and support to Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants.
• Supporting the Ward Manager with the day-to-day management and coordination of the ward.
• Maintaining high standards of post-operative care, including wound management and monitoring surgical drains.
• Undertaking clinical audits, monitoring staff competencies and ensuring compliance with clinical governance requirements.
• Supporting staff development through one-to-ones, appraisals, training and competency assessments.
• Assisting with rota coordination and effective workforce planning.
• Promoting patient safety, infection prevention and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and supporting other departments when required.

About You

We're looking for a clinically confident and approachable nurse who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and supporting those around them.

Essential requirements:

• Current NMC registration.
• Previous experience working within a hospital ward environment.
• Strong clinical knowledge and confidence in delivering safe, effective patient care.
• Experience supporting, supervising or developing other members of a nursing team.
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively within a small team.

Previous experience within plastic surgery or reconstructive nursing would be advantageous, particularly around post-operative care and drain management, although this is not essential as training can be provided.

Senior Staff Nurses who are ready to take the next step into a Ward Sister position will also be considered, provided they can demonstrate the appropriate clinical experience and leadership potential.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £46,410 FTE, pro rata to contracted hours.
• Part-time position of 28.45 hours per week.
• Two-week rotating shift pattern, working two long days one week and three the next.
• Enhanced rates for weekend working.
• Supportive and friendly nursing environment.
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a specialist private hospital.

Location

This hospital is located in East Grinstead and commutable from London, Brighton, Crawley, Horley, Tunbridge Wells, Caterham, Uckfield, Redhill, Haywards Heath and Sevenoaks.

Recommendation Scheme

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy.

We offer £500 vouchers for each successful recommendation or referral.

Contact Details

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV to Natasha at [email protected].