Staff Nurse - Ward - Nights (Fixed Term Contract 1 year)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Staff Nurse, where you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care. This position offers a supportive environment with a focus on professional development through the Ramsay Academy. Enjoy flexible shift patterns and a range of benefits, including private medical cover and enhanced parental leave. With a commitment to excellence and a culture that values its staff, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. If you are passionate about nursing and dedicated to high-quality care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

Private Pension with up to 5% match

Flexible shift patterns

Enhanced parental leave policies

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance x3 salary

Free training and development

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience in surgical ward settings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Current NMC registration

Experience working in a surgical ward

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Flexible and positive attitude

Warm, considerate, and empathetic nature

Job description

Job Description

Staff Nurse - Ward

Nights Only

1 Year Fixed-Term Contract

The role

At Ramsay Health Care UK, we recognize our people as our most valuable asset. Join us as a Staff Nurse on our Ward team, where you will deliver high-quality clinical outcomes in an environment that offers 'more time to care'.

You will be appreciated for your skills and expertise, with opportunities to enhance them through our Ramsay Academy. Our core focus is patient-centered care, as exemplified by our 'Speaking Up for Safety' programme.

Where you'll be based

Springfield Hospital

Located on the outskirts of Chelmsford, our hospital offers ample free onsite parking. We also provide outreach clinics in Southend and Brentwood, bringing our expert consultants and diagnostics closer to home.

Our team includes over 200 experienced and qualified consultants, many with NHS roles, supported by skilled nursing staff dedicated to patient care and comfort, along with a Resident Medical Officer available 24/7.

What you'll bring with you

• Current NMC registration
• Experience working in a surgical ward
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and positive attitude
• Warm, considerate, and empathetic nature

Benefits

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension with up to 5% match after qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns where possible
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Private Medical Cover (option to include partner & dependants)
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 salary
• Free training and development via Ramsay Academy
• Free onsite parking
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work scheme in partnership with Halfords
• Blue Light Card Scheme

About us

Ramsay Health Care UK operates 35 hospitals with 7,600 staff serving 200,000 patients annually. We provide a broad range of clinical services, from routine to complex surgeries, cancer care, diagnostics, and physiotherapy. Our facilities are highly rated, with 94% rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we pride ourselves on excellent staff relationships and NHS partnerships.

As part of a global hospital group with over 60 years' experience across 11 countries, our ethos is centered on caring for people, making a significant difference in lives worldwide. Our success relies on our dedicated staff, and we are committed to supporting the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists, holding the Silver Award under the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.

We care.

Our commitment goes beyond actions; it's who we are. Everything we do aims to deliver the best care, a principle rooted since our first patient in 1964. 'The Ramsay Way' culture emphasizes that our people are our greatest asset, vital to our ongoing success.

We support equality of opportunity for all. This role is subject to background checks and DBS clearance.