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Essential
4 listedRequirements 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 Leader | Surgical Wards | Fylde Coast Hospital | Competitive Salary | Full Time | Blackpool
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Team Leader to join our experienced and dynamic surgical nursing team.
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
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group that has been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 40 years. We have 39 hospitals, 10 clinics and a Specialist Cancer Care Centre across England, Wales and Scotland.
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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This advert is for Nursing Team Lead - Wards with Spire Healthcare Ltd in Blackpool, GB. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is Competitive Salary. The application deadline is 25 Sep 2026.
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