Registered Nurse Wards | Private hospital | Full-time | 12 months Fixed term contract | Chatham, Kent

Spire Alexandra Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the surgical ward on a 12 months Fixed term contract

Spire Alexandra Hospital offers world-class care and is part of one of the UK's most respected private hospital groups. We offer fast access to high-quality healthcare, from consultations and advanced diagnostics to personalised treatments and expert aftercare

Duties and responsibilities

• You will support in assessing patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload.
• Assist in the delivery of care to meet the individuals' health and wellbeing needs.
• Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.
• Promote best practice in health and safety and security.
• Assist in maintaining and developing services.

Who we're looking for

• You will be a Registered Nurse.
• Be used to working in teams with minimum supervision.
• Experience of working in an acute environment.
• Competence across a range of skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration.
• A surgical background is desirable, but we are happy to consider Nurses with an interest in developing their experience in this field

Contract: Bank, 0 hours contract
Hours: Shifts covering a combination of Days: 7am - 7.30pm & Nights: 7pm - 7.30am

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 charlotte.oliver@spirehealthcare.com

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

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.

Job Info
Job Identification27543
Job CategoryPatient Care
Posting Date08/13/2026, 03:09 AM
Apply Before09/11/2026, 03:09 AM
Job ScheduleFull time
LocationsImpton Lane, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9PG, GB