Registered Nurse – Wards

Circle Health Group; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Friends & Family discounts

Life insurance

Staff wellbeing programs

Training and development opportunities

Employee recognition

Job summary

Circle Health Group’s Beardwood Hospital in Blackburn is seeking a Registered Nurse (Adult) to join the wards on a full-time 37.5 hour contract. You will deliver direct nursing care, assess needs, and monitor patient status in line with care plans.

Candidates must hold current NMC registration, demonstrate clinical governance and patient-safety focus, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team. The role includes competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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 escalate 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.

Skills

NMC registration

Adult nursing

Clinical governance

Patient safety

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

IT systems for patient records

Clinical experience

Specialty experience (desirable)

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

Job description

Registered Nurse - Wards
The Beardwood Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Competitive

The Beardwood Hospital 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 on the hospital Wards.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.

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.

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 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…and more.

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.