Spire Healthcare Ltd

Nursing Team Lead - Wards

The closing date is 10 March 2026

Job summary

Nursing Team Lead - Surgical Ward | Spire Bushey Hospital | Full time | Maternity Cover | 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Competitive rates plus excellent benefits | Bushey

Spire Bushey Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Ward Nurse to join our team as a Senior Nurse/ Team Lead on a full time, 12 month fixed term contract.

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a nurse looking to expand their experience working as a part of the wider clinical team. Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshires leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations.

Spire Bushey Hospital forms part of a 4 site portfolio, and is supported by and works alongside Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, Elstree Cancer Centre and Spire Pathology Centre. Our theatre team cover a wide variety of specialties including Ortho, Bariatric, General, Gyane, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Ophthalmics, Spinal.

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion and our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business. Were committed to looking after people, both patients and colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Support the ward manager with the management and leadership of the team as the department expands and grows

Carry out individualised nursing care and procedures to the highest standards complying with hospital policies and procedures at all times

Chaperone and assist Consultants during examination of the patient's and surgical procedures and assists in arranging investigations requested by Consultants

Carry out any other duties delegated by the Ward Manager / team leader for the proper and efficient care of the patient's and the smooth running of the department

You will be responsible for risk assessments and Datix investigations

Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.

Promote best practice in health and safety and security.

Assist in maintaining and developing services.

About us

Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshire's leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations.

Details

Date posted

10 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

26035

Job locations

Heathbourne Rd, Bushey WD23 1RD

Bushey

WD23 1RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we are looking for:

Registered Adult Nurse with at least 2-3 years registration experience

Be NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions

Competence across a range of skills, supported by professional and clinical

knowledge acquired through state registration.

Compassionate and able to showcase excellent patient care

Strong Assessment skills

Strong communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Computer literate

Efficient with workload

Experience in Outpatients or a similar setting is desirable

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

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all.

Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

This advert may close early due to a high volume of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we are looking for:

Registered Adult Nurse with at least 2-3 years registration experience

Be NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions

Competence across a range of skills, supported by professional and clinical

knowledge acquired through state registration.

Compassionate and able to showcase excellent patient care

Strong Assessment skills

Strong communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Computer literate

Efficient with workload

Experience in Outpatients or a similar setting is desirable

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

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all.

Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

This advert may close early due to a high volume of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

  • please see above

Desirable

  • please see above

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

Heathbourne Rd, Bushey WD23 1RD

Bushey

WD23 1RD


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Heathbourne Rd, Bushey WD23 1RD

Bushey

WD23 1RD


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Resourcing Partner

Lukala Weber

Lukala.Weber@spirehealthcare.com

+447516506185

Details

Date posted

10 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

26035

Job locations

Heathbourne Rd, Bushey WD23 1RD

Bushey

WD23 1RD


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