Nursing Team Lead - Wards
Spire Healthcare
Liverpool, MerseysideView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
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Contract
Not specified
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
The role involves leading a surgical ward nursing team, organising patient care and supporting staff. It suits experienced nurses who enjoy guiding others and maintaining high standards.
What you'll need
- Registered Nurse with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) in the UK
- Recent experience working on a surgical ward
- Proven ability to lead or supervise a small team
- Good communication and problem‑solving skills
- Willingness to work full‑time in Liverpool
How to boost your chances
- Highlight any team‑lead or charge nurse duties on your CV
- Get a copy of your NMC registration ready for the application
- Prepare examples of improving patient safety or staff morale
- Research Spire Healthcare’s values and mention them in your interview
- Arrange a reference from a current or recent manager who can speak to your leadership
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Job description
Spire Liverpool Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Team Leader to join our experienced and dynamic surgical nursing team.
Spire Liverpool Hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical treatments to patients from Merseyside. We pride ourselves on patient care with clinical excellence at the heart of what we do. Our vision is to be recognised as a world-class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.
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 were 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
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 further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Alishia Okereafor on 07850735207 or email: Alishia.Okereafor@spirehealthcare.com
For us, its more than just treating patients; its 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
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 peoples 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.
Spire Liverpool Hospital is a leading provider of private hospital treatments for our patients in the North West of England. With a full multidisciplinary medical team, we’re specialists in a wide range of treatments. Our high-quality accommodation and aftercare means we’re committed to looking after you and your health.
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First seen
1 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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