Nursing Associate - Outpatients

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work

Group Life Assurance

Maternity/Paternity pay

Discounts with retailers

Job summary

HCA UK is seeking a Nursing Associate to join the Outpatients team at St Paul’s Outpatients in London. The role involves providing high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team, supporting clinics, investigations and diagnostics in a brand-new facility opening early 2027.

You’ll work in a busy outpatient environment across sites in central London, with opportunities for development and involvement in a modern, patient-centred service that emphasizes wellbeing and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must hold Nursing Associate qualification with active NMC registration.
• Post-registration hospital/outpatient experience preferred.
• Experience in patient assessment, care planning and clinical observations.
• Commitment to safe, compassionate and personalised care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care under direction of Registered Nurses and clinical team.
• Undertake clinical observations and nursing care activities within scope of practice.
• Support consultants and nurses during examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Prepare patients for clinics, investigations and diagnostic tests.
• Promote patient comfort, dignity and wellbeing throughout outpatient journey.
• Accurately document patient information and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

NMC registration

Post-registration experience

Outpatients experience

Clinical observations

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Nursing Associate qualification

Job description

Nursing Associate – Outpatients

Location: London, St Paul's Outpatients, with the occasional expectation to work at our neighbouring sites on the London Bridge campus (Canary Wharf, Old Broad Street, The Shard and London Bridge)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays. 8-4pm, 10-6pm or 12-8pm (2 early, 3 lates)

Salary: Competitive

We're looking for a Nursing Associate to join our Outpatients team at St Paul's Outpatients.

Located in Paternoster Square in the heart of the City of London, this brand new £17m outpatient, primary care and diagnostics centre is set to open in early 2027. Bringing together GP services, specialist outpatient care and advanced diagnostics, including MRI, ultrasound, X-ray and mammography, the centre has been designed to deliver a seamless experience for patients and colleagues alike. As one of the first colleagues to join this new facility, you'll play a key role in its journey from day one while benefiting from the support, development opportunities and expertise that come with working for the UK's most renowned family of private hospitals.

As a Nursing Associate in Outpatients, you'll work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality patient care and clinical support across a range of outpatient specialties and diagnostic services. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a brand-new service while building your skills within a modern, patient-focused environment.

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 do

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care under the direction of Registered Nurses and the wider clinical team
• Undertake clinical observations and nursing care activities within your scope of practice
• Support consultants and nurses during examinations, treatments and procedures
• Prepare patients for clinics, investigations and diagnostic tests
• Promote patient comfort, dignity and wellbeing throughout their outpatient journey
• Accurately document patient information and escalated concerns appropriately
• Contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment and support quality improvement initiatives

What you'll bring

• Registered Nursing Associate qualification with active NMC registration and post-reg experience
• Experience working within an acute hospital, outpatient or diagnostic setting
• Knowledge of patient assessment, care planning and clinical observations within scope of practice.
• A commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and personalised care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with patients and colleagues
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrable competency in venepuncture/phlebotomy, with evidence of relevant training.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're 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 colleagues, 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 Nursing Associate you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with 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.