Staff Nurse - Ortho/Neuro/Spinal ward

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the Greater London area is seeking a Staff Nurse for their Ortho/Spinal and Neuro Inpatients team. This full-time position involves planning, delivering, and evaluating high-quality nursing care in a supportive surgical unit. You will supervise junior staff, ensuring safe and effective clinical practices while enjoying comprehensive benefits including private healthcare insurance, holidays, and flexible working opportunities. Join a team dedicated to compassionate care and exceptional nursing standards.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare insurance

Private pension contribution

Season ticket loan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Group life assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Level 1 with NMC registration required.
• Previous experience as a qualified nurse in an Ortho/Neuro or Spinal ward is essential.
• Basic life support certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of nursing care.
• Supervise and direct junior and temporary staff.
• Contribute to setting clinical standards and procedures.

Skills

Registered Nurse Level 1

NMC registration

Experience in Ortho/Neuro or Spinal ward

Basic life support certification

Job description

Staff Nurse – Ortho/Spinal/Neuro Ward

Location: The Wellington Hospital, St Johns Wood NW8 9JG. Permanent contract. Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Sunday rotation with flexibility for long days, nights & weekends. Salary competitive plus shift allowance & benefits.

Overview

We’re looking for a Staff Nurse to join our Ortho/Spinal and Neuro Inpatients team at the Wellington Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC. As the Staff Nurse, working within our surgical unit, you will plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of nursing care whilst working within a multidisciplinary team, supervising and directing junior staff and temporary staff. You’ll demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for your actions, contributing to setting clinical standards, policy, procedures, research‑based care and other practice development initiatives.

What you’ll bring

• Registered Nurse Level 1
• NMC registration
• Experience as a qualified nurse in an Ortho/Neuro or Spinal ward
• Basic life support certification

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology and facilities. As part of a large multisite, established healthcare group, we offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, and working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

As a Staff Nurse in the Ortho/Spinal team, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays)
• Private healthcare insurance
• Private pension contribution
• Season ticket loan and cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Group life assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities, including maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate unique perspectives and experiences. Our mission is simple: we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. We live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual – we recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion – we treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness – we act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity – we trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace for anyone that needs them.