Registered Nurse - Wards - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Sea; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their Wards department at Southend Private Hospital. This permanent, full-time position involves delivering direct nursing care, monitoring patient needs, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Applicants should have a valid NMC registration and experience in a clinical environment. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £32,200 per year and numerous benefits including holidays, pension, and healthcare schemes.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non‑contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub

Access to resources for wellbeing

Employee recognition programmes

Industry leading training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Demonstrable experience working in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Good understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and evidence‑based practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care in line with patient care plans.
• Assess patient needs and update care plans.
• Monitor vital signs and escalate condition changes.

Skills

Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration

Experience working in a clinical healthcare setting

Good understanding of clinical governance

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Proficient in IT systems

Job description

Registered Nurse - Wards

Southend Private Hospital

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £32,200.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Southend Private Hospital has recently been awarded OUTSTANDING by the CQC.

Southend Private Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

Overview

We have an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join their team of staff in the Wards department. The role will be based in Wards and will also require to cover Outpatients Department. This is a full‑time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties Of This Role Include

• Deliver direct nursing care in line with patient care plans and clinical protocols.
• Assess patient needs, prioritise care, and update care plans accordingly.
• Monitor vital signs, recognise changes in condition, and escalate appropriately using clinical judgement.
• Administer medications safely and effectively in accordance with hospital policies and the NMC Code.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and timely nursing documentation, including assessments, care plans, and observations.
• Ensure that all care provided complies with NMC standards, clinical governance requirements, and hospital policies.
• Identify and report incidents, safeguarding concerns, and potential risks in line with hospital procedures.

Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Demonstrable experience working in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Good understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and evidence‑based practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in IT systems used for patient records, documentation, and care planning.
• Previous experience in a relevant specialty desirable (e.g., surgical, medical, outpatient, orthopaedics, critical care).

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non‑contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles… and more. We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy