About the job

Staff Nurse – Cardiology

London: The Wellington Hospital

Full Time: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: 8AM - 8.30PM / 8PM - 8.30AM (Mon-Sun) Days, Nights & Weekend rotation. Flexibility required.

Permanent contract

Salary: competitive (DOE) plus 9% shift allowance

We’re looking for an experienced Staff Nurse with a background in Cardiology and/or Cardiothoracic Surgical care within an inpatient setting to join our Cardiology Ward at The Wellington Hospital, currently rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and the largest private hospital in the UK.

Our 20‑bed specialist unit cares for a broad and complex case mix, with the majority of patients admitted for Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, alongside a significant number of Hepatobiliary surgical cases and a smaller cohort of Neurosurgical and other specialist medical/surgical patients.

As part of one of the UK’s most advanced private cardiac services, you’ll be joining a team that delivers high‑quality, evidence‑based care to patients undergoing major cardiac and surgical interventions. You’ll work closely with cardiologists, surgeons, and the wider multidisciplinary team to support recovery, optimise outcomes, and provide safe, compassionate care throughout the patient journey.

This role is both exciting and challenging. It requires strong clinical assessment skills, confidence in managing cardiac and post‑operative patients. The Staff Nurse will work collaboratively with the MDT to deliver high‑quality and innovative nursing care in line with HCA’s mission, vision, and national guidelines and standards across cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What You’ll Bring

NMC‑registered nurse with experience in cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, or acute surgical nursing.

Strong clinical assessment and rhythm interpretation skills.

Experience caring for post‑operative or high‑acuity patients.

A commitment to evidence‑based practice and continuous professional development.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.

A passion for delivering exceptional patient‑centred care.

Why HCA UK?

We’re the UK’s largest provider of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group you’ll have unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

Benefits

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Staff Nurse, you’ll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our Mission Is Simple, Above All Else We’re Committed To The Care And Improvement Of Human Life, a Clear Statement That Extends To Both Our Patients And Colleagues. To Achieve This, We Live And Breathe Four Core Values

Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual

Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion

Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness

Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.