Spire Southampton Hospital

Spire Healthcare’s nursing jobs in Southampton, Hampshire

The following job role descriptions are taken from Spire Healthcare’s employer page on this site:

“Working at Spire as a nurse means you can expect an improved patient to staff ratio and a development programme that supports you and your career. Because of the wide range of services, we provide patients you will have scope to work in and learn different nursing specialisms. Our nursing staff find Spire a dynamic, creative and challenging place to further their career.

“We welcome experienced and newly qualified nurses to our multidisciplinary teams.

“We employ registered nurses, offering jobs for theatre nurses, oncology nurse jobs, scrub nurse jobs and other specialities. We offer bank nurse opportunities.”

Theatre Nurse jobs in Southampton at Spire Southampton Hospital

“Our Theatre Practitioners and Theatre Nurses prepare the operating theatre/anaesthetic room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific operative procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum. Theatre nurses at Spire Healthcare run the theatre list without supervision and supervise / mentor junior staff (subject to experience) and perform anaesthetic duties. We offer theatre practitioners the opportunity to develop their skills as their unit performs various surgical procedures.”

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) jobs in Southampton at Spire Southampton Hospital

“Thanks to our continual investment in procedures and technologies you will be working with the latest generation equipment and be supported and invested in by us by way of exemplary CPD and learning and development opportunities.

“We welcome registered operating department practitioners and theatre nurses - ideally with experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision, but we will accept applications from newly qualified staff.

“Theatre practitioners and nurses provide support roles in scrub, anaesthetics and recovery. If you lack skills in any of these areas, we will support you with additional training.”

Staff Nurse jobs in Southampton at Spire Southampton Hospital

“Staff nurses / Registered nurses at Spire Healthcare run nurse-led dressing and phlebotomy clinics and assist in pre-operative investigations. They carry out individualised nursing care and procedures, complying with clinic policies and procedures. Staff nurses also chaperone and assist consultants during examinations of patients and minor surgical procedures.”

Other clinical jobs at Spire Healthcare

“We regularly hire for other clinical roles too, including for healthcare assistant (HCA) jobs, physiotherapist jobs and radiographer jobs.”

Radiography jobs in Southampton at Spire Southampton Hospital

“Diagnostic imaging, scans and investigations help our doctors confirm a diagnosis and monitor patients’ conditions. We will always try to promote from within. This means radiographers are given opportunities to develop their career into managerial positions.

“Our pathology team plays an essential part in the delivery of high-quality diagnostic support services for clinicians and patients. Typical responsibilities include blood tests and investigations to help diagnose, for instance, allergic reactions, vitamin deficiency and cancer tests.”

Physiotherapist jobs in Southampton at Spire Southampton Hospital

“Our physiotherapists enable our patients to recover fully and return to their normal activities safely and quickly. As a physiotherapist at Spire Healthcare, you will have access to the latest specialist equipment, including fully equipped hydrotherapy facilities and gyms. You will also be joining us at a time of growth when we are building clinics across the UK. To encourage colleague engagement and career satisfaction, we can help you specialise clinically or managerially through world-class learning and development.”

Browse and apply to all of Spire Healthcare's jobs here on Nurses.co.uk

Spire Healthcare benefits for staff in Southampton

A summary of the core benefits that all Spire Healthcare’s permanent colleagues can receive includes:

● Competitive pension scheme
● Private medical cover
● Life assurance cover
● Health assessments

Additional benefits include
● Free parking at many sites, transport season ticket loans and a commuter travel club
● Retail discounts and cashback
● Cycle to work scheme
● Discounted gym memberships
● Eyesight tests
● Optional Dental Plan [CB7]
● Good value on-site restaurants
● Car leasing scheme

For more details about the benefits on offer for Spire Healthcare employees, visit their employer page.

Why you should choose a career working for Spire Healthcare in Southampton

In the CQC report and in comments on the NHS website, it is clear that patients and service users are very positive about the staff, highlighting an environment that staff want to be working in:

● Patients felt the staff went "the extra mile" and that the care they received exceeded their expectations

● Patient feedback was overwhelmingly positive, particularly between January to June 2021, with comments emphasising how attentive staff were and that nothing was too much trouble for them

● Comments praised staff kindness and attentiveness, with patients feeling that they were treated with respect, dignity, and individual attention. One patient said, "I was looked after like a millionaire," while another mentioned, "They made me feel special."

● Staff compassion and patient safety were repeatedly emphasised, with many patients expressing how safe and well cared for they felt during their stay

Find out more about Spire Healthcare’s jobs & career development on their profile page (includes pay & salary information, and how they support their employees).

Practical information about working in Southampton, Hampshire for Spire Healthcare

Spire Southampton Hospital is located in the southwest of Hampshire, just off the M27 motorway in the Chilworth area of Southampton. It is near the University of Southampton's main campus. There is a wealth of choice for shopping in the city, at Westquay and Portswood High Street.

For entertainment, Southampton offers theatre, cinema, as well as plenty of outdoor activities including watersports and great beaches within easy driving distance. Southampton is situated along the south coast of the UK, within a day’s outing to other south coast destinations including Brighton and Bournemouth. The fastest rail connection to London is just over an hour, travelling from Southampton to London Waterloo.

For those looking to relocate to Southampton to work at Spire Southampton Hospital with a young family, there are several schools to choose from including King Edward VI and The Gregg School.