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Job summary
Staff Nurse - Ward Leicester Hospital | Ward | Permanent | Full time | Includes weekend work and nights Competitive rates of pay depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Nuffield Health is the charity that's building a healthier nation, one day at a time. From award-winning hospitals and leisure facilities to flagship community programmes - we'll do whatever it takes to look after the UK's wellbeing. It starts with passion and commitment to quality. It starts with you.
Main duties of the job
As a Ward Staff Nurse, you will: Be flexible, motivated, an excellent communicator and team worker Join a close-knit team headed by our matron on our consultant-led ward Fully understand and pay close attention to each patient's needs Work directly with some of the best clinical talent around Gain valuable experience of new practices, equipment and facilities Collaborate with practitioners across other departments to ensure continuity in patient care
About us
Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital. Founded in 1969, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital was originally built from funds raised by the local community and is now one of the leading providers of private healthcare in Leicestershire. The Hospital has a strong local reputation with patients remaining loyal. The Hospital had a £4.5 million refurbishment in 2011 and was the blue print for the wider Hospitals refresh programme. The Hospital has 28 ensuite inpatient beds, 2 Laminar flow theatres, Endoscopy Suite, minor treatment room and 14 consulting rooms. The hospital delivers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient treatments and services using the best possible technologies. Significant investment has enhanced our diagnostic and clinical capabilities, including a static MRI unit, digital X-ray suite and digital mammography service. With ongoing investment in facilities, workforce development and patient experience to support future growth and service innovation. Having a Fitness & Wellbeing Gym in Leicester has led to a close working relationship and the Hospital was a forerunner for the Nuffield recovery plus programme.
Details
- Date posted: 15 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: JR0100051
- Job locations: Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, LE5 1HY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Staff Nurse - Ward Leicester Hospital | Ward | Permanent | Full time | Includes weekend work and nights Competitive rates of pay depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Nuffield Health is the charity that's building a healthier nation, one day at a time. From award-winning hospitals and leisure facilities to flagship community programmes - we'll do whatever it takes to look after the UK's wellbeing. It starts with passion and commitment to quality. It starts with you. As a Staff Nurse on the Elective Surgical Ward at our Leicester Hospital, you'll drive the standard in patient care. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, plus you bring the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC. You also have post-registration experience. As a Ward Staff Nurse, you will:
Be flexible, motivated, an excellent communicator and team worker
Join a close-knit team headed by our matron on our consultant-led ward
Fully understand and pay close attention to each patient's needs
Work directly with some of the best clinical talent around
Gain valuable experience of new practices, equipment and facilities
Collaborate with practitioners across other departments to ensure continuity in patient care
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- You also have post-registration experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- As a Staff Nurse on the Elective Surgical Ward at our Leicester Hospital, you'll drive the standard in patient care. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, plus you bring the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC.
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This advert is for Registered Nurse - Ward (RN) with Nuffield Health in Oxford, South East, England. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Aug 2026.
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