Sister – Charge Nurse

Circle Health Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in Cheadle is seeking a Sister - Charge Nurse to join their Nursing department. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive clinical care and leading a team to ensure high standards of patient support and safety. Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with NMC registration, possess strong clinical and leadership skills, and have significant acute care experience. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

Non-contributory life insurance

Employee recognition programmes

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in an acute or relevant specialty.
• Experience in leading and supervising a team within a clinical environment.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on clinical care and support for complex or deteriorating patients.
• Coordinate daily clinical activity and ensure safe staffing levels.
• Allocate and supervise staff during shifts to meet patient needs.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Coordination

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration

Job description

Sister - Charge Nurse

The Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle – part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals and clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

37.5 Hours & Permanent – Salary: Up to £44,500.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

We have an opportunity for a Sister - Charge Nurse to join their team of staff in the Nursing department. This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

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.
• Must have application of specialised Emergency knowledge in practice.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• 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 your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.