Staff Nurse - Ward

Ramsay Health Care; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Staff Nurse in Reading, where your skills will truly make a difference. In this full-time role, you will be part of a dedicated team that prioritizes patient care and clinical excellence. With a focus on professional development through the Ramsay Academy, you will have the opportunity to enhance your expertise while enjoying a supportive work environment. This position offers a range of benefits, including generous leave options and private medical cover, making it an ideal choice for compassionate nursing professionals looking to grow their careers in a leading independent healthcare setting.

Benefits

25 Days Leave

Bank Holidays

Private Pension

Flexible shift patterns

Enhanced Parental Leave

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance

Free Training and Development

Subsidised staff restaurant

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration is essential for this role.
• Experience in a surgical ward is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical outcomes in a caring environment.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Skills

NMC registration

Teamwork

Independent working

Flexible attitude

Empathy

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Job Title

Staff Nurse – Ward

Location

Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading

Job Description

Full Time - 37.5 Hours (Days & Nights Rotation)

The role

At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join us as a Staff Nurse on our Ward team, and together, you’ll deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in an environment where you’ll have ‘more time to care’. You’ll be valued for your skills and expertise, and have the chance to build on them through our Ramsay Academy too. We put the patient at the heart of everything we do – as our ‘Speaking Up for Safety’ programme proves.

What you’ll bring with you

1. Current NMC registration
2. Previous experience working within a surgical ward
3. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
4. Flexible and positive attitude
5. A warm, considerate and empathetic character

Benefits:

• 25 Days Leave
• Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible
• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us

We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.

We’re part of a global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth. We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.