Staff Nurse - Cardiology

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Staff Nurse for their Cardiology Unit at The Wellington Hospital. The role offers the opportunity to provide specialized care and support for cardiac patients, along with competitive salary and benefits including private healthcare and training opportunities. Ideal for those with experience in cardiology or acute surgical wards looking to transition into a cardiology-focused role.

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care.
• Cardiology experience is desirable but not essential; acute surgical ward or HPB experience is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Providing safe, patient-centered care for cardiac patients.
• Supporting patients during cardiac procedures.
• Monitoring telemetry and recognizing cardiac abnormalities.
• Assessing patients on admission and planning care.
• Working collaboratively with the team to provide support.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Monitoring telemetry

Compassionate support

Collaboration with multidisciplinary team

Education

Registered General Nurse with active NMC registration

Job description

Staff Nurse - Cardiology

Location: The Wellington Hospital, London
Contract Type: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Shift Enhancements

Take your nursing career into cardiology - with full support and training. We’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our dedicated 20-bed Cardiology Unit at The Wellington Hospital - the UK's largest private hospital and home to the country's most extensive private critical care service. Rated "Good" by the CQC, The Wellington is a leading centre for advanced cardiac care, providing the ideal setting for nurses ready to develop professionally in this specialist field.

We welcome applications from nurses who are already experienced in cardiology, as well as those currently working in acute surgical wards or with an HPB (hepatobiliary) nursing background who are interested in transitioning into cardiology. If you bring enthusiasm and commitment, we’ll provide the cardiology training, mentorship, and structured development programme to support your success.

What you'll be doing

• Providing safe, patient-centred care to individuals undergoing investigation, treatment, or recovery for cardiac conditions
• Supporting patients through procedures such as angiograms, pacemaker insertions, and electrophysiology studies
• Monitoring telemetry, recognising cardiac abnormalities, and responding promptly to changes in patient condition
• Assessing patients on admission, planning care, and evaluating outcomes
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team while offering reassurance, education, and compassionate support to patients and families
• Grow into cardiology: Specialist training and development for nurses transitioning from surgical or HPB wards
• Support & mentorship: Learn alongside leading cardiac specialists within a highly collaborative team
• Career progression: Opportunities to advance and specialise further in one of the UK's most advanced private hospitals
• Wellbeing & rewards: Competitive salary, shift enhancements, and a strong focus on your health and work-life balance

Why join us?

• Grow into cardiology: Specialist training and development for nurses transitioning from surgical or HPB wards
• Support & mentorship: Learn alongside leading cardiac specialists within a highly collaborative team
• Career progression: Opportunities to advance and specialise further in one of the UK's most advanced private hospitals
• Wellbeing & rewards: Competitive salary, shift enhancements, and a strong focus on your health and work-life balance

What you'll bring

• Registered General Nurse with active NMC registration
• A passion for delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care
• Cardiology experience is desirable but not essential - we encourage applications from nurses with acute surgical ward or HPB experience who are eager to build a career in cardiology

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 are one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare with ongoing investment in treatments, technology, and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group, we offer opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise mental and physical wellbeing.

As a Staff Nurse on our Cardiology Ward you’ll be eligible for a host of benefits, including:

• 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

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