Bank Staff Nurse Surgical Ward Harpenden Bank contract - day and night shifts available Competitive rates Spire Harpenden has an exciting opportunity for a Bank Staff Nurse to join their close knit and friendly team. The successful applicant will work with a variety of surgical patients ranging from general surgery to highly complex cases. Spire Harpenden Hospital offers comprehensive private hospital services in a comfortable and relaxed environment to patients from London and its northern counties - Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. As the largest employer in Harpenden, the hospital prides itself in offering excellence in clinical quality, customer service and cleanliness. We have 5 state of the art Theatres and modern Surgical and Day Care Wards covering all major surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, plastics and medical patients amongst others Duties and responsibilities: You will be working across a large ward with private ensuite rooms providing post-surgical care to patients Take the patient through their full hospital stay - from admittance to release The opportunity to grow and develop with the team and hospital Taking part in clinical skills training to empower you to feel confident in providing effective care for a wide variety of specialisms Working on a ratio of 1 nurse to 5 or 6 patients giving you the time to give complete care to your patients Who we're looking for: Current NMC registered - with no restrictions on your practice Surgical experience would be ideal; however, we are open to any acute care experience Open to newly qualified nurses who have completed their preceptorship Compassionate and able to showcase excellent patient care Strong communication skills Flexibility to work rotation of days and nights Benefits Bank colleagues are paid weekly We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park Access to Spire Healthcare pension Access to Blue Light Card discounts Free uniform Free DBS Full induction, including mandatory training updates Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team 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 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. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. 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