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 are seeking an enthusiastic Nursing Associate to join our vibrant Outpatients team at the Harley Street Diagnostic Centre, proudly rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. Located in the heart of Marylebone, the Centre brings together state‑of‑the‑art diagnostics, specialist clinics, and a wide range of tests, scans and biopsies—all under one roof.
As a Nursing Associate, you’ll play a key role within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, supporting patients through their diagnostic journey and contributing to a service known for excellence, precision and exceptional patient care.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Associate who thrives in a fast‑paced clinical setting, values meaningful patient interaction, and is eager to grow their skills within one of the UK’s leading private healthcare organisations.
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 bring
• NMC registration as a Nursing Associate
• Experience working within an Outpatients, ambulatory care, or similar clinical setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on patient experience
• Ability to recognise changes in a patient’s condition and escalate appropriately
• Knowledge of relevant clinical policies and procedures
• Phlebotomy skills (essential)
• A diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful approach to patient care
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 and competence
• Assist with patient observations, wound care, chaperoning, and general clinical support
• Recognise and report early signs of patient deterioration
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold high standards of infection control
• Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, Consultants, and wider clinical teams
• Provide a warm, professional, and reassuring presence for patients throughout their visit
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 employees, 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:
1. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
2. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
3. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
4. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
5. Group Life Assurance from day one
6. Critical illness cover
7. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
8. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
9. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
10. 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:
11. Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
12. Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
13. Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
14. 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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