Visa note
While this employer offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates, international applicants must verify their visa eligibility directly with the employer before applying. Please contact Hannah Radford for specific sponsorship details and requirements.
Job overview
Spire Healthcare Ltd is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Ward team at our Bushey hospital. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary of £37,625 per year plus excellent benefits and unsocial enhancements. The role involves working in a 24/7 service with rotation across days and nights.
Company information
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. The hospital forms part of a 4-site portfolio and works alongside Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, Elstree Cancer Centre and Spire Pathology Centre.
Job details
Company: Spire Healthcare Ltd
Location: Heathbourne Rd, Bushey, WD23 1RD
Salary: £37,625 to £37,625 a year
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Education: Experience
Experience: Qualifications
Essential Qualification: See above
Desirable Qualification: Not provided
Essential Experience: See above
Key responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse in our Surgical Ward, you will be responsible for:
- Assessing patients’ health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload
- Delivering care to meet individuals’ health and wellbeing needs
- Providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information
- Developing your own knowledge and skills and that of others
- Promoting best practice in health and safety and security
- Assisting in maintaining and developing services
Person specification
Essential qualifications: You will be a Registered Nurse with state registration and competence across a range of skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge. A surgical background is essential.
Essential experience: You must have experience working in an acute environment and be used to working in teams with minimum supervision.
Benefits package
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 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 1,000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
Working hours
This is a full-time position requiring you to work a full rotation across days and nights as part of our 24/7 service. We do not offer fixed days. The role includes unsocial enhancements to your salary.
About Spire Healthcare
At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion and our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business. We are committed to looking after people, both patients and colleagues. Our hospital offers a premium service in key areas of complex healthcare including orthopaedics, neurology, spinal, general, cardiac care, and gynaecology.
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
How to apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.
For international candidates requiring sponsorship:
- Verify your eligibility for UK skilled worker visa with the employer
- Gather required documentation including professional registration and qualification certificates
- Obtain criminal record certificates from any country where you have resided for 12+ months in the past 10 years
- Prepare a comprehensive CV highlighting your surgical nursing experience
- Submit your application through the NHS Jobs portal
Contact information
For questions about the job, please contact:
Hannah Radford (Resourcing Manager)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +447725208712
Closing date
The closing date for applications is 15 January 2026. Please note that if we receive sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward, so we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.
Information about sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information about visa requirements, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK registration requirements
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For overseas nurses, this typically involves registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). For further information about the registration process, please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals.
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.
Criminal records checks for overseas applicants
From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Professional development
At Spire Healthcare, we are committed to the continuous professional development of our nursing staff. We provide opportunities for staff to enhance their skills and knowledge through training programs, workshops, and educational support. Our investment in your development helps us maintain the highest standards of patient care and enables you to advance your nursing career.
Equal opportunities
Spire Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.
Next steps
If you are a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a surgical background looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a leading healthcare organisation, we encourage you to apply. The opportunity to work with us offers not just a job but a chance to make a real difference in patients’ lives while developing your professional skills in a supportive environment.
Employer details
Employer name: Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address: Heathbourne Rd, Bushey, WD23 1RD
Website: https://www.spirehealthcare.com/
For us, it’s more than just treating patients; it’s about looking after people. Join our team and become part of an organisation that values excellence, compassion, and professional integrity.
