Staff Nurse – Cardiology

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join their Cardiology team at London Bridge Hospital. This permanent, full-time role involves providing life-saving care, working alongside top consultants and supporting advanced cardiac procedures. Ideal candidates will possess a registered nurse qualification with full NMC registration, along with experience in cardiology. The position offers excellent training opportunities and a collaborative work environment. A competitive salary plus benefits package is included.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Corporate staff discounts

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with full NMC registration.
• Experience in Cardiology or Thoracic Surgery.
• Ability to recognise cardiac rhythms.
• Effective communication and teamworking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the Cardiology team for advanced cardiac procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and consultants.
• Support complex cardiac care with compassion and precision.

Skills

Registered General Nurse with full NMC registration

Experience in Cardiology or Cardiothoracic Surgery

Proficiency in recognising cardiac rhythms

Strong communication skills

Time management skills

Teamworking skills

Job description

Staff Nurse – Cardiology
Location: London Bridge Hospital, London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hrs/week)
Salary: Competitive + Shift Enhancements

Join one of the UK’s leading cardiovascular centres and make a real impact.

At London Bridge Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, we’re proud to be rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. Our Cardiology Department is at the forefront of innovation and excellence, delivering complex cardiac care with compassion and precision. We’re now looking for a dedicated and skilled Staff Nurse to join our expert team.

Why this role is special

As a Staff Nurse in our Cardiology team, you’ll be at the heart of life‑saving care. You’ll work alongside top consultants and multidisciplinary teams, supporting a wide range of advanced cardiac procedures, including:

• Interventional Cardiology: Angiograms, Angioplasty, PPM insertions, Radiofrequency Ablations, TAVI
• Cardiac Surgery: CABG, Heart Valve Surgeries, Aortic Aneurysm Repairs
• Thoracic Surgery: Lung surgeries and RFA lungs, including chest drain management

This is more than a nursing role — it’s a chance to grow your career in a centre of excellence, where your skills are valued and your development is supported.

What we offer

• A collaborative, forward‑thinking environment
• Access to cutting‑edge technology and procedures
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• A culture that prioritises your wellbeing and work‑life balance

What you’ll bring

• Registered General Nurse with full NMC registration
• Experience in Cardiology or Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Proficiency in recognising cardiac rhythms
• Strong communication, time management, and teamworking skills

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 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 in our Cardiac department 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.