Jobs at Hca in United Kingdom

Location: The Princess Grace Hospital

Contract: Fixed Term – Maternity Cover

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Shifts: Monday to Saturday

Salary: Competitive + Shift Enhancements

Are you looking to take on a rewarding fixed‑term opportunity in a world‑class surgical environment? Whether you're seeking flexibility, a career break transition, or a chance to broaden your experience—this maternity cover role could be the perfect fit.

We’re looking for a Recovery Theatre Practitioner to join our outstanding Theatre department at The Princess Grace Hospital, rated “Good” by the CQC. With seven theatres across two floors, two Recovery Suites, and a robotic surgery suite, our hospital is a centre of excellence for complex surgeries led by world‑class surgeons.

As a Recovery Theatre Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in the post‑operative phase, monitoring patients as they emerge from anaesthesia, managing pain and vital signs, and ensuring a safe and smooth recovery. Your clinical expertise and compassionate care will help patients transition confidently from surgery to full consciousness.

• Ideal for professionals seeking a fixed‑term contract with purpose
• Exposure to advanced surgical procedures in a high‑tech environment
• Opportunity to work alongside leading consultants and a supportive multidisciplinary team

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.

• Current HCPC/NMC Registration
• 2 years Post graduate experience in Recovery Theatres
• Experience with Level 2 patients in high dependency

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.

As a Recovery Practitioner at The Princess Grace Hospital 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

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

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.