Cardiac services at HCA UK are incredibly advanced and supported by some of the foremost cardiology experts.
Nursing and Front Line Clinical Services
A different kind of care
From exceptional training through to the compassionate colleagues you work with, as a nurse at HCA UK you’ll have everything you need to be at your best. It's how we care.
Be the best nurse you can be at HCA UK
As the UK’s leading private healthcare provider, we know that high quality care is all down to the people delivering it.
That’s why we do everything we can to care for you – from giving you the best tools and training, to outstanding benefits and wellbeing programmes, to encouraging you to own your development and grow in the way you want. Not to mention the kind and supportive environment we’re fostering that ensures everyone feels seen, heard and able to deliver their best.
Colleague Spotlight
Alvaro, Deputy Charge Nurse
After moving to the UK and working as an agency nurse Alvaro made the switch to join us permanently. And in his own words, it was a game changer. Now he works as a Deputy Charge Nurse at UCH, one of our specialist cancer centres. Watch him talk about how working at HCA UK means be can be there for others.
Specialisms
We have opportunities for nurses at all levels, both in general nursing and in a variety of specialisms.
Cardiac
General nursing
Covering both inpatients and outpatients, our roles span everything from orthopaedics to urgent care.
General surgery
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure the highest standards of care are delivered to our patients before and after they undergo surgery.
ITU / Critical care
You’ll help to deliver some of the most complex and advanced medical interventions, giving you the opportunity to work at the forefront of the field.
IVF
Our IVF site at The Lister Hospital and The Portland Hospital are widely recognised as the leading and most successful fertility centres in the UK.
Neonatal
Working with specialist consultant neonatologists, we monitor and care for babies who need a higher level of care.
Neurological rehab
The Wellington Hospital in North London is home to the largest independent, CARF-accredited Neurological Rehabilitation Unit in the UK.
Neurosurgery
We have dedicated neurosurgical wards in our hospitals, and you’ll deliver super-specialised treatments alongside leading neurologists and neurosurgeons.
Occupational health
You’ll be involved in a wide range of cases, from long-term disability case management through to ill-health early retirement assessments.
Oncology / Haematology
We provide everything from screening, diagnostics and interventional radiology to immuno-oncology, chemotherapy, and clinical trials.
Practice nurses
At our clinics in the City and nearby corporate client sites, practice nurses assist with everything from travel vaccinations and wound care to medical screening and health advice.
Paediatrics and PICU
Our leading paediatric services at The Portland Hospital provide cutting edge paediatric care across a number of specialities from cardiac to ENT.
Why choose HCA UK?
There’s no one reason why talented nurses choose to join us. There are many.
Our friendly teams make HCA UK a great place to work. Everyone here is professional and respectful, supporting each other so we can do more for our patients. If you see an opportunity to make improvements, we will listen. Through our Vital Voices campaign, everyone has the chance to give anonymous feedback. Because we believe every voice matters, and together we can turn great ideas into real change.
We offer a mix of earlies, lates and long days, depending on service needs.
To be the best nurse you can be, it’s important you have the most up-to-date knowledge. That’s why we’ll continually invest in your training and development.
You’ll be offered the chance to complete funded courses and qualifications to advance your career alongside our internal training and mentoring. The clinical training we offer includes programmes with the Florence Nightingale Foundation among a whole host of internal short courses. These include structured courses on areas such as Advanced Life Support, to workshops on bereavement care and virtual training covering Mental Health for Managers.
When you join us, our Competency-Based Staged Orientation will equip you to work alongside your peers right from the start. And further down the line, our large network of hospitals means there are lots of opportunities for advancement across our sites.
Recognition for the difference you make
Flexibility. Outstanding benefits. Wellbeing programmes. It’s how we care for you.
Because we know our exceptional patient care is all thanks to the people delivering it. So when you’re part of our team, we’ll ensure you’re rewarded and celebrated for your outstanding contribution.
From private healthcare for your family to a wide range of wellbeing services and pensions that plan for the future, we’re here to look after you in the moments that matter. And through all life’s ups and downs. Click here to discover the full range of benefits you’ll get to enjoy.
Not in the UK?
Just like our patients, our colleagues come to us from all over the world. We’re happy to provide sponsorship for overseas candidates, as long as the role you’ve been recruited for meets the requirements set by the Home Office.
And if you’re moving to the UK, we can provide relocation assistance. The level and kind of support we offer will depend on your circumstances. We’ll be happy to discuss it with you during the recruitment process.
Colleague Spotlight
Lorraine
As a PICU Clinical Nurse Manager at The Portland Hospital, Lorraine knows the importance of development. She's applied what she’s learnt during her career to her home life, caring for her community like she would for her patients. Hear why she loves being part of our nursing team.
Locations
Our nursing roles can be found at various sites across the UK, although our main hospitals are in London, Manchester, Cheshire and Birmingham.
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At HCA UK we recognise the value of candidates who have served in the Armed Forces. As proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant we welcome applications from both Armed Forces Veterans and Armed Forces Reservists.
HCA UK is proud to be named among the top 50 in the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers 2025, based on an independent survey of 20,000 employees. This recognition highlights our commitment to supporting our colleagues.
We take our quality of care very seriously as every one of our facilities is monitored, inspected and regulated by CQC.
HCA UK is proud to be part of the Disability confident scheme which supports employers to successfully employ and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.