Chief Nursing Officer

The Wellington Hospital – London

Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits

We have an excellent opportunity for an exceptional Chief Nursing Officer to provide inspirational clinical leadership at the Wellington Hospital. This pivotal role champions the highest standards of nursing practice, ensuring safe, compassionate and evidence‑based care for every patient, every time.

As a senior member of the hospital’s leadership team, the Chief Nursing Officer will shape and deliver the clinical strategy, drive continuous improvement, and uphold HCA Healthcare UK’s commitment to outstanding patient experience, safety and quality. You will lead multidisciplinary teams with confidence and credibility, fostering a culture where professional development, innovation and collaborative working thrive.

About the Wellington Hospital:

The Wellington Hospital part of HCA Healthcare UK, is the largest private hospital in the UK and is renowned for delivering world‑class medical care for more than 50 years. Located in St John’s Wood, London, it attracts patients from around the world seeking expert treatment, rapid access to specialists, and outstanding clinical outcomes.

The hospital offers an extensive range of specialties including cardiac care, cancer services, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, spinal care, gastrointestinal medicine, women’s health and complex neurological rehabilitation. Its multi‑building campus includes dedicated diagnostic centres and the Platinum Medical Centre, ensuring seamless pathways from consultation to treatment. The hospital is also home to the UK’s largest private intensive care unit, caring for complex Level 3 patients.

The Wellington Hospital invests heavily in the latest medical technologies, from advanced imaging to robotic surgery and a state‑of‑the‑art neurological rehabilitation gym and hydrotherapy pool. This ensures patients benefit from the highest standards of modern, evidence‑based treatment.

Duties and responsibilities:

In this senior and highly influential role, you will provide visible, inspiring nursing leadership shaping the development of nursing practice and ensuring the highest standards of patient care across the hospital.

You will be leading multidisciplinary teams with professionalism and integrity, creating a culture where safety, quality and continuous improvement thrive.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will contribute to the strategic planning of the hospital and support departmental leaders in meeting their operational and financial goals.

Your leadership will drive excellence in patient safety, patient experience and service quality, supported by effective monitoring systems aligned to local, corporate and national standards, maintaining NMC registration and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation, confidentiality requirements and the NMC Code of Conduct.

You will lead on workforce development, ensuring the recruitment, retention and education of skilled nursing staff, fostering teamwork, and cultivating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

A key component of the role include oversight of clinical governance, quality and risk management. You will ensure robust risk frameworks are in place, lead investigations into incidents and complaints, drive improvements from clinical audit, and ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation and insurance standards.

Skills and experience required:

• Registered Nurse – Level 1 with valid NMC registration.

• Experience at Senior Management Level

• Budget management experience

• Strong communication skills

• Knowledge around compliance with accreditation and insurance

• Strong clinical knowledge around infection control standards, Health and Safety and clinical governance criteria.