HCA Healthcare UK

Nursing Associate - Medical / Neuro Ward

The closing date is 28 February 2026

Job summary

Nursing Associate

London - The Wellington Hospital

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Rotational of Days, Nights & Weekends

Permanent Contract

Salary: Competitive plus 9% Shift Allowance

The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, is recruiting a Nursing Associate to join our Medical Ward or Neuro Rehabilitation Ward. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of inpatient and rehabilitation care, supporting patients with complex medical and neurological conditions within a high-performing multidisciplinary team. The Wellington Hospital, the largest private hospital in the UK, is internationally recognised for clinical excellence and healthcare services. This role offers exposure to advanced care pathways, close collaboration with registered nurses and leading consultants, and the chance to contribute to outstanding patient outcomes in a professional, well-resourced hospital environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Nursing Associate you will play an essential role in supporting the delivery of safe, compassionate, and patient-centred care. Working under the guidance of Registered Nurses and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the ongoing care and monitoring of patients conditions, ensuring their needs are met with dignity and respect.

This position offers the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within the Nursing Associate scope of practice, while working closely with Registered Nurses to ensure patients receive safe and effective care.

If you are a registered nursing associate with experience of working within a Medical or Neuro Ward, this opportunity may be perfect for you.

Your duties will involve, but not limited to the following:

  • Delivering compassionate and person-centred care
  • Practise safely and effectively within scope of competence
  • Monitor, record and escalate patient needs appropriately
  • Support care delivery in line with agreed care plans
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with patients and the MDT
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
  • Preserve dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times
  • Promote professionalism and trust in line with the NMC Code

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers 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 we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Nursing Associate youll be eligible for:

  • Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

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

  • 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

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience plus Shift Allowance (depending on shifts covered)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0115-26-0006

Job locations

Wellington Hospital

Wellington Place

London

NW8 9LE


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Take responsibility for a group of allocated patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Able to understand signs of deterioration in patients condition, monitor and escalate to appropriate staffs in timely manner.
  • Demonstrate the ability to keep complete, clear, accurate and timely records/documentation.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills to perform range of nursing procedures, medical devices to meet patients needs for safe, effective and person-centred care related to medication, nutrition, hydration, elimination, oral care, skin integrity, pain etc.
  • Apply appropriate elements of nursing care process and be able to assist the RN in on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care. Perform and record clinical observations
  • Apply VTE prevention devices appropriately and monitor health and safety of patients. Carry out oral medication task safely following Trust protocol once competency is achieved.
  • Position patients safely and follow MH guidance or any other instructions given by the therapists.
  • Assess patient's Falls Risk and input appropriate strategies recommended within the Trust policy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Take responsibility for a group of allocated patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Able to understand signs of deterioration in patients condition, monitor and escalate to appropriate staffs in timely manner.
  • Demonstrate the ability to keep complete, clear, accurate and timely records/documentation.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills to perform range of nursing procedures, medical devices to meet patients needs for safe, effective and person-centred care related to medication, nutrition, hydration, elimination, oral care, skin integrity, pain etc.
  • Apply appropriate elements of nursing care process and be able to assist the RN in on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care. Perform and record clinical observations
  • Apply VTE prevention devices appropriately and monitor health and safety of patients. Carry out oral medication task safely following Trust protocol once competency is achieved.
  • Position patients safely and follow MH guidance or any other instructions given by the therapists.
  • Assess patient's Falls Risk and input appropriate strategies recommended within the Trust policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered as a Nursing Associate

Experience

Essential

  • Post-registration experience as a Nursing Associate
  • Experience of working within an Acute Hospital
  • Experience of working in a ward setting

Desirable

  • Ideal experience within a Medical or Neuro Ward
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered as a Nursing Associate

Experience

Essential

  • Post-registration experience as a Nursing Associate
  • Experience of working within an Acute Hospital
  • Experience of working in a ward setting

Desirable

  • Ideal experience within a Medical or Neuro Ward

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

Wellington Hospital

Wellington Place

London

NW8 9LE


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

Wellington Hospital

Wellington Place

London

NW8 9LE


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience plus Shift Allowance (depending on shifts covered)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0115-26-0006

Job locations

Wellington Hospital

Wellington Place

London

NW8 9LE


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