Sister/Charge Nurse

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Full Time - 37.5Hours Per Week

Ashtead Hospital - Surrey

The role

We are looking for an experienced Theatre Sister. As the sister, you will be responsible for providing professional, clinical and operational leadership for the team within the theatre department. You will ensure the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality perioperative care, promote best practice, support workforce development and contribute to the efficient utilisation of theatre services.

The Theatre Sister will act as a clinical expert and role model, working collaboratively with anaesthetists, surgeons, theatre practitioners, recovery staff and senior management to ensure excellent patient outcomes and compliance with national standards and local policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to the practitioners, promoting high standards of patient care and safety.

• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of theatre services, ensuring effective staffing, theatre utilisation, and operational efficiency.

• Maintain compliance with professional standards, policies, and clinical governance requirements, including audits and incident investigations.

• Lead training, competency assessments, and professional development activities for anaesthetic practitioners and students.

• Work collaboratively with consultant anaesthetists, theatre teams, and wider hospital stakeholders to support service improvement and positive patient outcomes.

• Contribute to service development, change initiatives, and continuous quality improvement across the department.

What you'll bring

• Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or Registered Nurse (NMC).

• ILS/ALS certified.

• Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD).

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Anaesthetics/Scrub, including Senior or Lead-level experience.

• Experience leading and coordinating teams within a theatre environment.

• Experience of staff supervision, mentoring, and performance management.

• Knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, and quality improvement.

Why join us?

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because were people caring for people:

Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security

• Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants

• Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance

• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary

• Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period

• Employee Assistance Programme

WorkLife Balance

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days

• Flexible shift patterns, where possible

• Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave

• Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you

Career Development & Recognition

• Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development

• Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people

Lifestyle & Everyday Perks

• Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts

• Cycle2Work scheme

• Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible

• Free parking on site, where possible