Nursing Team Lead FTC


Location
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Deadline
27 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term
Posted Date
25 Sep 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

4 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    Current NMC registration with no restriction on practise

  • Qualifications

    Experience of working within Surgical settings

  • Qualifications

    Good management experience in a similar role, with proven ability to lead a team and develop nursing services

  • Qualifications

    Excellent organisational and communication skills

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

Nursing Team Lead (12 Month Maternity Leave Cover) | Surgical Ward | Spire Nottingham Hospital | Tollerton | 12 month fixed term contract | Excellent Benefits

Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursing team lead to join our ward team on a 12-month fixed term contract. You must be flexible to do both day shifts and night shifts

Spire Nottingham Hospital is a modern and well-equipped private hospital that provides high-quality medical services to patients. The hospital offers consultations with specialists who are experts in a wide range of treatments, including advanced imaging and diagnostic technology. The hospital is committed to providing exceptional care and support to its patients, ensuring that they feel comfortable and well looked after throughout their time at the hospital.

Please note that access to your own transport is essential due to limited public transport links.

Duties and responsibilities:

You will deputise and lead the team which includes clinical and non-clinical personnel to provide the highest standards of care, safety and service to patients, relatives and other customers such Consultants, using a philosophy of care endorsed within the hospital which will be underpinned by policy, procedures, protocols, business strategies and imperatives. You will provide clinical leadership of the highest calibre to ensure the highest standards of nursing care are consistently provided to all patients attending the clinical setting. You will also develop a working environment and culture that actively improves health, safety, security and infection control, lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices and plan, allocate, assess and provide feedback to team members.

Who we're looking for:

  • Current NMC registration with no restriction on practise
  • Experience of working within Surgical settings
  • Good management experience in a similar role, with proven ability to lead a team and develop nursing services
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills

Benefits

We offer employees 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

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

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

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

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

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

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