Spire Healthcare interview

[Summer13]

I'm looking for other people's experiences of moving over from the NHS to Spire.
Good or bad experience?
Also looking for tips/advice/experience on interviews at spire for nurse positions. What was asked? How long was the interview?
Thank you

I moved from NHS & worked for Spire for 8 years. Interview was about 30 mins, very relaxed. Make sure you know the Spire values. They gave scenarios & asked what you’d do. Beware the pay, they’re not on Agenda for Change & generally pay lower than the equivalent. I worked shifts in outpatients & we got no enhancements for evenings or weekends. Also re NHS pension, if you’re in 1995 scheme & have more than 5 year break from NHS you lose the right to take it without reduction at 55.