Registered Nurse (12 Month Fixed Term) - Surgical

Spire Healthcare Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent hospital group is seeking a Registered Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term contract at their surgical ward in Birmingham. The role involves assessing patients, providing post-operative care, and working within a supportive team. Ideal candidates must be NMC registered with prior nursing experience, possess various competencies, and demonstrate accountable practice. We offer an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits, including generous annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

'Spire for you' reward platform

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration required.
• Previous nursing experience essential.
• Knowledge of infection control and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients' health and wellbeing on busy surgical wards.
• Providing post-operative care including wound dressing and IVs.
• Promoting best practices in health and safety.

Skills

Nursing experience

Basic workload management

Clinical knowledge

Competence in wound care

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC registration

Job description

Registered Nurse (12 Month Fixed Term) - Surgical

Registered Nurse | Surgical Ward | Private Hospital | Solihull, Birmingham | 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Spire Parkway Hospital has an exciting opportunity for 2x surgical ward nurses to join our experienced and dynamic team on a fixed term contract basis. This is to cover maternity leave for a 12-month fixed term contract. This role will be full time, which will include a variety of shift patterns including long days and nights.

Spire Parkway Hospital in Solihull, West Midlands offers a comprehensive range of private hospital services. Our hospital is rated Good by the CQC for all parts of the inspection except for Patient Care, which is rated Outstanding. The report states, "Staff treated patients with compassion and kindness, respected their privacy and dignity, took account of their individual needs, and helped them understand their conditions. They provided emotional support to patients, families and carers."

Our dedicated hospital team are passionate about excellent patient care and we offer a range of specialist treatments to patients across Birmingham, Warwickshire and the West Midlands. This includes diagnostic services, rehabilitation, cutting‑edge surgical procedures and excellence in specialist fields like orthopaedics, women's health and cancer care. We have 51 bedrooms and five operating theatres.

Duties and responsibilities

Working within a highly supportive team you will be responsible for assessing patient’s health and wellbeing across a complex and changing caseload on one of our busy surgical wards, assisting in the delivery of care to meet the patient’s needs. You provide post‑operative care such as wound dressing, IVs and drains. You will have the opportunity to develop your own knowledge and skills and that of others while promoting best practice in health and safety and security.

Who we’re looking for

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration
• Previous nursing experience
• Competence across a range of nursing skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge
• Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies
• Basic workload / shift management
• Able to demonstrate the principles of accountable practice
• Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies, such as the Care Quality Commission

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• 'Spire for you' reward platform – discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.

We commit to our employees' well‑being through work‑life balance, ongoing development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.