Registered Nurse - Surgical Ward

Spire Healthcare Ltd; Bushey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known private hospital group in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. This role involves assessing patients' health, delivering care across shifts, and maintaining high standards in a supportive environment. Candidates should have a surgical background and experience in acute settings. Competitive salary and benefits include generous annual leave, pension options, and private medical insurance. This is a permanent, full-time role requiring flexibility across days and nights.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme

'Spire for you' reward platform

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute healthcare environment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Competence across a range of skills.

Responsibilities

• Support in assessing patient's health and well-being.
• Assist in delivering care to meet individual needs.
• Provide and receive complex information.
• Develop own knowledge and skills.
• Promote best practices in health and safety.

Skills

Assessing patient's health

Delivering care

Teamwork

Professional and clinical knowledge

Surgical background

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshire's leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations. The hospital offers a premium service in key areas of complex healthcare including orthopaedics, neurology, spinal, general, cardiac care, and gynaecology.

Spire Bushey Hospital forms part of a 4 site portfolio, and is supported by and works alongside Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, Elstree Cancer Centre and Spire Pathology Centre - based on Centennial Park in Elstree - just 5 minutes from the main hospital site.

Duties and responsibilities

• You will support in assessing patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload.
• Assist in the delivery of care to meet the individuals' health and wellbeing needs.
• Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.
• Promote best practice in health and safety and security.
• Assist in maintaining and developing services.

Who we're looking for

• You will be a Registered Nurse.
• Be used to working in teams with minimum supervision.
• Experience of working in an acute environment.
• Competence across a range of skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration.
• A surgical background is essential.

Working Hours:

Full time - You must be able to work a full rotation across days / nights 24/7 service. We do not offer fixed days.

Contract Type:

Permanent

Benefits

We offer employed colleagues 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

Our Values

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date: 15th January 2026. If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.