Registered Nurse - Surgical Ward

NHS; Bushey; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Surgical Ward in Bushey. The role involves assessing patients' health, delivering tailored care, and promoting safety in a dynamic environment. Candidates should be Registered Nurses with surgical experience and the ability to work in teams without supervision. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £37,625 plus a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave and private medical insurance. Closing date for applications is January 15, 2026.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Employer and employee contributory pension

Discounts at over 1000 retailers

Free wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a surgical background.
• Experience working in an acute environment is essential.
• Competence across a range of nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' health and well-being.
• Assist in delivering care to meet individuals' needs.
• Provide complex and sensitive information.
• Promote best practice in health and safety.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Experience in acute environment

Surgical background

Ability to work in teams

Job description

Staff Nurse - Surgical Ward | £37,625 plus excellent benefits + unsocial enhancements | Full time, rotation days/nights | Bushey.

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion and our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business. Were committed to looking after people, both patients and colleagues.

Main duties of the job

• You will support in assessing patients 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.

About us

Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshires 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

Job responsibilities

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

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

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• See above

Experience

• See above

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.