Senior Staff Nurse - Cardiology (FTC 2027)

HCA HEALTHCARE UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse to join their Cardiology department at The Wellington Hospital. This role demands experience in an adult cardiac setting, strong communication, and leadership skills. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality clinical care, supporting the unit's day-to-day operation, and advocating for patients' care. The position offers comprehensive benefits, emphasizing a supportive and collaborative working environment aimed at maintaining high care standards.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Discounts with over 800 retailers

Qualifications

• Experience working in a cardiac care environment is essential.
• Proven ability to advocate for patients and uphold care standards.
• Strong leadership skills to support day-to-day running of the unit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care to patients in the Adult Cardiac Department.
• Support the Sister/Charge Nurse in overseeing the unit.
• Promote effective communication across the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Experience in an adult cardiac setting

Strong communication and leadership skills

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Job description

• Experience in an adult cardiac setting, with a strong understanding of the clinical needs of cardiac patients.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

We’re looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our Cardiology department at The Wellington Hospital, the UK’s largest private hospital and rated "Good" by the CQC. As part of the UK’s largest private critical care service, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous professional development.

In this fixed‑term role, you will play a key part in delivering high‑quality clinical care to patients within the Adult Cardiac Department. Acting as deputy to the Sister/Charge Nurse, you will support the day‑to‑day running of the unit, promote effective communication across the multidisciplinary team, and ensure safe and efficient patient flow. You will advocate for patients, uphold the highest standards of care, and contribute to a collaborative and supportive working environment.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in a leading cardiac service, we’d be delighted to welcome you to The Wellington Hospital.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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.