Nursing Associate - Medical Ward

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The Wellington HospitalPosted Sep 21, 2026Discovered via the company's careers siteMatch locked

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Nursing Associate – Medical Ward

London, The Wellington Hospital Full time, 37.5 hours per week Rotational shifts of days, nights and weekends Permanent Contract Salary: Competitive We're looking for a Nursing Associate to join our acute nursing team on the newly opened fourteen‑bed Acute Medical Ward at The Wellington Hospital. As the largest private hospital in the UK, The Wellington Hospital is known for delivering high‑quality acute care in a supportive, well‑resourced environment, where colleagues are given the time, tools and trust to do their best work. This is an opportunity to be part of a growing service, shaped by collaboration, clinical excellence and a shared commitment to patient‑centred care. As a Nursing Associate on our Acute Medical Ward, you'll work as part of a close‑knit multidisciplinary team caring for patients with a range of acute medical conditions. Your role is central to the day‑to‑day delivery of safe, compassionate care, supporting patients through assessment, monitoring and recovery. You'll work closely with Registered Nurses, contributing within your scope of practice while developing your clinical confidence and experience in an acute setting. This is a role that offers variety, learning and the chance to build strong professional relationships in a ward designed to support both patient outcomes and colleague wellbeing. 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.

What you’ll do

Support the delivery of safe, compassionate and individualised care to patients on the Acute Medical Ward
Monitor patients' condition, recognising and responding appropriately to changes within your scope of practice
Work closely with Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to support clinical care plans
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues, ensuring dignity and respect at all times
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional standards and policies

What you’ll bring

NMC registration as a Nursing Associate
Significant UK post‑registration experience within a medical ward setting
Strong communication skills and a calm, professional approach to patient care
A clear understanding of your scope of practice and when to seek advice or escalate concerns
The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team under appropriate supervision

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 colleagues, 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 Nursing Associate on our Acute Medical Ward you'll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave
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
A comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits
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.

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