Registered Nurse

Spire Healthcare Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days' annual leave

Private healthcare & health insurance

Gym & wellbeing benefits

Pension scheme

Spire for You discounts

Bupa wellness screening

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Spire Dunedin Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Surgical Wards in Reading on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. The role covers a varied surgical caseload with inpatient care and close collaboration with consultants and ward staff.

You will provide safe, high-quality nursing care, participate in planning and evaluating patient care, and maintain detailed records. A current NMC registration and acute-care experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience working within an acute healthcare setting.
• Confident managing a varied patient caseload.
• Strong clinical knowledge supported by professional registration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Organised, reliable and committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
• Positive and professional approach to work.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a changing clinical environment.
• Surgical ward experience is desirable but not essential.
• Nurses with a genuine interest in developing their surgical nursing experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' health and wellbeing across a complex and changing caseload.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues, including discussing sensitive information.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Promote best practice in health, safety and clinical governance.
• Contribute to service improvement and the ongoing development of the ward.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Organisation

Clinical knowledge

Job description

Spire Healthcare, Dunedin | Reading | Registered Nurse | Surgical Wards | Fixed Term Contract | Full Time

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for delivering outstanding patient care within a surgical ward environment?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Spire Dunedin Hospital is looking for a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Wards team on a permanent, part‑time basis. This is an opportunity to join a well‑established team caring for patients across a range of surgical specialties within a modern and patient‑focused hospital.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide safe and effective care to patients throughout their hospital stay. Working closely with consultants, healthcare professionals and support colleagues, you'll assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care across a varied surgical caseload.

This is a hands‑on clinical role where you'll support patients through their surgical journey while helping to maintain high standards of care, safety and clinical practice.

Why Join Us

You'll be joining an experienced and supportive ward team that values collaboration, professionalism and teamwork. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your existing experience within one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess patients' health and wellbeing across a complex and changing caseload.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues, including discussing sensitive information.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Promote best practice in health, safety and clinical governance.
• Contribute to service improvement and the ongoing development of the ward.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Who we’re looking for:

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience working within an acute healthcare setting.
• Confident managing a varied patient caseload.
• Strong clinical knowledge supported by professional registration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Organised, reliable and committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
• Positive and professional approach to work.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a changing clinical environment.
• Surgical ward experience is desirable but not essential.
• Nurses with a genuine interest in developing their surgical nursing experience are encouraged to apply.

Contract

Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

Days/Hours

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Sunday, variable shifts on a rota basis.

Benefits

• 35 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to private healthcare and health insurance options, giving you reassurance and faster access to care.
• Gym and wellbeing benefits, supporting your physical and mental wellbeing.
• A supportive team within a leading independent healthcare provider, where you'll feel valued and part of something meaningful.
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options, supporting your future.
• 'Spire for You' reward platform, offering discounts and cashback from over 1,000 retailers.
• Free Bupa wellness screening, helping you stay on top of your health.

We commit to our employees' wellbeing through work-life balance, ongoing development, support and reward.

For further information about this role please contact Alison Roberts on [e-mail].

Closing Date

We're reviewing applications as they come in, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close vacancies once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

About Us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

About the Team

For over a century, Spire Dunedin Hospital has played a part in Reading's history as a first-class medical facility serving its community. We offer fast access to the region's leading consultants, providing you with personalised treatments and aftercare.