Nursing Associate – Outpatients
London: The Harley Street Diagnostic Centre
Full time: Monday–Saturday, 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Monday–Friday (service open 8am–8pm, various shift patterns) / Saturdays 9am–5pm
Permanent Contract
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We’re looking for a Nursing Associate to join our Outpatients team at The Harley Street Diagnostic Centre, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. The Harley Street Diagnostic Centre brings together advanced diagnostics, specialist outpatient services and expert clinical teams in one central London location. From imaging and pathology to specialist clinics and procedures, the centre provides patients with seamless access to world class healthcare, creating a varied and rewarding environment for colleagues who are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.

As a Nursing Associate in Outpatients, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering safe, efficient and patient centred care throughout every stage of the diagnostic journey. Working across a diverse range of clinics and services, you’ll support patients attending consultations, investigations and procedures, while collaborating closely with Registered Nurses, Consultants and allied health professionals. This role offers the opportunity to further develop your clinical skills in a fast paced environment where high standards, compassion and teamwork are valued every day.

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 high quality, patient centred care within the Outpatients department
• Carry out delegated clinical tasks within your scope of practice, including observations, wound care and phlebotomy
• Recognise and escalate changes in a patient’s condition promptly and appropriately
• Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold excellent infection prevention and control standards
• Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team to support a positive patient experience

What you’ll bring:

• NMC registration as a Nursing Associate
• Previous experience within an outpatient, ambulatory care or similar clinical setting
• Phlebotomy competency and experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a patient focused approach
• Knowledge of clinical policies and procedures, with the ability to recognise and escalate patient deterioration appropriately

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 in Outpatients 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.

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