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Charge Nurse

Fairlie Healthcare Group
Purley, CR8 2HJ Posted 13 October 2026 Apply by 30 November 2026
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Salary for this role£22 – £23 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 2237, Other registered nursing professionals. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

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Role description

Job summary

s a Charge Nurse (Sister), you'll play a vital leadership role in ensuring the highest standards of clinical care by:

  • Leading and supporting the nursing team to deliver exceptional, evidence-based care.
  • Acting as a role model, promoting best practice and clinical excellence.
  • Supporting residents, families, and the multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding person-centred care.
  • Maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality.
  • Ensuring compliance with the NMC Code, CQC standards, infection prevention policies, and Fairlie Healthcare procedures.
  • Creating a positive, supportive environment where both residents and colleagues can thrive.

Main duties of the job

We're looking for a compassionate clinical leader who has:

  • Active NMC Registration (RN1)
  • A thorough understanding of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
  • Excellent medication management skills
  • Strong leadership and organisational abilities
  • The ability to prioritise and manage a busy clinical environment
  • A genuine passion for delivering exceptional resident care

About us

The Fairlie Healthcare Group is a leading provider of high-quality care, and we were established in 1999. We specialise in caring for adults with neurological conditions, as well as patients with tracheostomies and who require ventilator support.

Our new career pathway means that whatever skills and experience you currently possess, you could fit into our pathway and progress your career with The Fairlie Healthcare Group, gaining specialist competencies and personal development along the way.

We are now looking for more outstanding staff to join us on this exciting journey.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£22.25 to £23.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0429-26-0020

Job locations

Highfield House

92 Higher Drive

Purley

Surrey

CR8 2HJ

United Kingdom


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Job description

Job responsibilities

Charge Nurse Lead with Compassion. Inspire Excellence.

Location: Fairlie House - West Norwood

Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Career

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse ready to step into a leadership role where you can truly make a difference?

At Fairlie Healthcare, you'll join an Outstanding-rated specialist neurological care provider, delivering exceptional care to adults with complex neurological conditions, tracheostomies, and ventilator dependency. This is an exciting opportunity to lead by example, inspire your team, and help shape the future of specialist care.

Why Fairlie Healthcare?

At Fairlie Healthcare, we're more than just a care providerwe're a team driven by compassion, excellence, and innovation.

With three specialist neurological centres across London and Surrey, we are proud to deliver outstanding, person-centred care while investing in the development and wellbeing of our people.

If you're passionate about clinical excellence and developing others, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Role

As a Charge Nurse, you'll play a vital leadership role in ensuring the highest standards of clinical care by:

  • Leading and supporting the nursing team to deliver exceptional, evidence-based care.
  • Acting as a role model, promoting best practice and clinical excellence.
  • Supporting residents, families, and the multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding person-centred care.
  • Maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality.
  • Ensuring compliance with the NMC Code, CQC standards, infection prevention policies, and Fairlie Healthcare procedures.
  • Creating a positive, supportive environment where both residents and colleagues can thrive.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a compassionate clinical leader who has:

  • Active NMC Registration (RN1)
  • A thorough understanding of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
  • Excellent medication management skills
  • Strong leadership and organisational abilities
  • The ability to prioritise and manage a busy clinical environment
  • A genuine passion for delivering exceptional resident care

What We Offer

  • Clear career progression and development opportunities
  • Competitive salary
  • Paid breaks
  • Free meals whilst on shift
  • Free onsite parking
  • Free uniform and DBS check
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Company pension scheme
  • Comprehensive training, induction and ongoing professional development

Our Values

Everything we do is built around:

  • Compassion
  • Excellence
  • Respect & Dignity
  • Continuous Learning
  • Integrity & Accountability
  • Teamwork

Recruitment Process

Successful shortlisted candidates will be invited to:

  • A face-to-face interview
  • A clinical assessment

Please note:

  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
  • Original right-to-work documentation will be required before employment.
  • Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Please note: Fairlie Healthcare is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Ready to Lead and Inspire?

If you're looking for a rewarding leadership role where your skills, experience, and compassion will make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of Fairlie Healthcare's outstanding specialist nursing team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • We're looking for a compassionate clinical leader who has:
  • Active NMC Registration (RN1)
  • A thorough understanding of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
  • Excellent medication management skills
  • Strong leadership and organisational abilities
  • The ability to prioritise and manage a busy clinical environment
  • A genuine passion for delivering exceptional resident care

Desirable

  • We're looking for a compassionate clinical leader who has:
  • Active NMC Registration (RN1)
  • A thorough understanding of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
  • Excellent medication management skills
  • Strong leadership and organisational abilities
  • The ability to prioritise and manage a busy clinical environment
  • A genuine passion for delivering exceptional resident care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Fairlie Healthcare Group

Address

Highfield House

92 Higher Drive

Purley

Surrey

CR8 2HJ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://fairliehealthcare.co.uk/


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