Sister - Charge Nurse - Wards/Outpatients - Circle Health Group

Overview

Position: Sister – Charge Nurse – Wards/Outpatients

Location: St Edmunds Hospital, Bury St Edmunds

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, permanent

Salary: Up to £42,000 per year (depending on experience, training, and qualifications)

Duties of This Role Include

• Provide hands‑on clinical care, acting as a senior point of support for complex or deteriorating patients.
• Coordinate daily clinical activity and ensure safe staffing levels, skill mix, and continuity of care.
• Allocate and supervise staff during shifts, ensuring responsibilities are clearly defined and patient needs are met.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with NMC and organisational standards.
• Act as a key liaison for patients, families, consultants, and members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with the coordination of admissions, discharges, and patient flow within the department.

Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Significant post‑registration experience in an acute or relevant specialty.
• Experience in leading and supervising a team within a clinical environment.
• Strong clinical decision‑making, communication, and coordination skills.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and professional development.

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions.
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
• Family‑Friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay.
• Non‑contributory life insurance.
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.
• Access to resources, tools and services to support wellbeing.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce and offers inclusive opportunities for all colleagues. We welcome applicants with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities, and skills.

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