About this role
Job summary
Nursing Associate - Neuro Rehabilitation
London - The Wellington Hospital
Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Rotational of Days, Nights & Weekends
Permanent Contract
Salary: Competitive
We're looking for experienced qualified Nursing Associates to join our nursing team across our London HCA Healthcare hospitals and partnerships
Main duties of the job
Were looking for Qualified Nursing Associates to join our fast-paced Neuro Rehabilitation Ward at The Wellington Hospital the largest private hospital in the UK and home to London's biggest neurosciences unit.
You will work at the heart of a specialist service that treats a wide range of complex neurological conditions, delivering advanced, hands-on rehabilitation alongside an expert multidisciplinary team.
As a Nursing Associate, you will bridge the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses, taking on key clinical duties such as patient monitoring, wound care, and supporting patients in understanding their condition and progress.
If you are a Qualified Nursing Associate ready for a fresh challenge, eager to grow, and excited to be part of one of the UKs most renowned hospitals, scroll down and apply
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were 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. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Nursing Associate youll be eligible for:
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
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
Job description Job responsibilities
Take responsibility for a group of allocated patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.Able to understand signs of deterioration in patients condition, monitor and escalate to appropriate staffs in timely manner.Demonstrate the ability to keep complete, clear, accurate and timely records/documentation.Demonstrate knowledge and skills to perform range of nursing procedures, medical devices to meet patients needs for safe, effective and person-centred care related to medication, nutrition, hydration, elimination, oral care, skin integrity, pain etc.Apply appropriate elements of nursing care process and be able to assist the RN in on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care. Perform and record clinical observationsApply VTE prevention devices appropriately and monitor health and safety of patients. Carry out oral medication task safely following Trust protocol once competency is achieved.Position patients safely and follow MH guidance or any other instructions given by the therapists.Assess patient's Falls Risk and input appropriate strategies recommended within the Trust policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered as a Nursing Associate
Experience Essential
Significant UK post-registration experience in a ward Ability to communicate with patients, relatives and health care providers Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional Good interpersonal skills. Polite, friendly and courteous manner Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
Neuro experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name HCA Healthcare UK
Address Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
London
NW8 9LE
Employer's website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)