Registered Nurse - ECU

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies: enhanced M&P

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub with wellbeing

Job summary

The Blackheath Hospital in London, part of Circle Health Group, is hiring a Registered Nurse to join the Enhanced Care Unit team. The role is full-time (37.5 hours), with flexible shift patterns across departments including Surgical Ward, to deliver high-quality patient care.

Applicants should hold NMC registration (Adult) with a minimum of one year in HDU/ICU, strong clinical governance knowledge and excellent communication. Competitive benefits and salary up to £40,000 per year apply.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Minimum of one year’ experience in HDU/ICU/ITU settings.
• Good understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care in line with care plans and clinical protocols.
• Assess patient needs, prioritise care, and update plans accordingly.
• Monitor vital signs and escalate changes using clinical judgement.
• Administer medications safely per hospital policies and NMC Code.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation and observations.
• Ensure care complies with standards, governance and policies.

Skills

NMC registration

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT literacy

Education

NMC registered nurse credential

Tools

IT systems for patient records

Electronic health records

Job description

Registered Nurse - ECU The Blackheath Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent, Fixed Term Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

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

We have an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join their team of staff in the Enhanced Care Unit 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 and work flexibly across different departments as required, including the Surgical Ward, to support service needs and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Duties of this role include:

• Deliver direct nursing care in line with patient care plans and clinical protocols.
• Assess patient needs, prioritise care, and update care plans accordingly.
• Monitor vital signs, recognise changes in condition, and elevate appropriately using clinical judgement.
• Administer medications safely and effectively in accordance with hospital policies and the NMC Code.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and timely nursing documentation, including assessments, care plans, and observations.
• Ensure that all care provided complies with NMC standards, clinical governance requirements, and hospital policies.
• Identify and report incidents, safeguarding concerns, and potential risks in line with hospital procedures.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a High Dependency Unit (HDU) or Intensive Care Unit (ICU/ITU)
• Demonstrable experience working in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Good understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in IT systems used for patient records, documentation, and care planning.
• Previous experience in a relevant specialty desirable (e.g., surgical, medical, outpatient, orthopaedics, critical care).

Salary & Benefits

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

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• 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...

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.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosoph

At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding.

As the UK's largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait.

Your health, your choice - we make it happen.

We're also passionate about out people.

With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive.

Together, we're shaping the future of healthcare