Spire Healthcare Ltd

Nursing Manager - Wards

The closing date is 03 March 2026

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Job summary

The Nursing Manager will be responsible for clinical, professional, commercial and management for Inpatients and Wards, including all clinical and staff governance issues.

Main duties of the job

  • Lead the service to deliver against Spire key performance indicators
  • Facilitate and create an environment that supports assessment and learning of all colleagues, providing mentorship and clinical supervision
  • Line management and leadership of the in-patient services team including recruitment, induction, mandatory training and more
  • Resolve and manage complaints and patient feedback in line with Spire Policy.
  • Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the GDPR
  • Seek and employ innovative methods of improving service delivery in line with the Regulatory Requirements
  • To ensure that effective systems are in place to manage stocks according to financial instructions, efficient utilisation
  • Ensure all audits/reviews of the departments and their performance are undertaken and implement and complete action plans in response to findings
  • Working in line with the Business Development Team, develop the service and deliver against targets. This will include attracting Consultants to the service
  • To ensure that Clinical Governance and risk management are embedded within daily practice

About us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

Details

Date posted

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

26109

Job locations

Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY

Southampton

SO16 6UY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we are looking for:

  • You will be an experienced clinical Manager, ideally having experience on a busy surgical ward
  • NMC registered
  • Clinical leadership course is desirable but not essential
  • You will have competence across a range of skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration and additional training
    • Contract: Permanent Hours: Combination of shifts across a 37.5 hour week - Full-time. Mon-Sun dependent on needs of the business. Predominantly business hours with flexibility Benefits 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
  • Delivering on our promises
  • 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: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver on For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Who we are looking for:

  • You will be an experienced clinical Manager, ideally having experience on a busy surgical ward
  • NMC registered
  • Clinical leadership course is desirable but not essential
  • You will have competence across a range of skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration and additional training
    • Contract: Permanent Hours: Combination of shifts across a 37.5 hour week - Full-time. Mon-Sun dependent on needs of the business. Predominantly business hours with flexibility Benefits 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
  • Delivering on our promises
  • 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: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver on For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Please see below

    Experience

    Essential

    • Please see below
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Please see below

    Experience

    Essential

    • Please see below

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY

    Southampton

    SO16 6UY


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY

    Southampton

    SO16 6UY


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Senior Resourcing Partner

    Charlotte

    Charlotte.oliver@spirehealthcare.com

    07803628428

    Details

    Date posted

    04 February 2026

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 7

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    26109

    Job locations

    Chalybeate Cl, Southampton SO16 6UY

    Southampton

    SO16 6UY


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