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HCA Healthcare UK appoints Kathryn Hornby as Chief Nursing Executive
Leading private healthcare provider HCA Healthcare UK has announced today the appointment of Kathryn Hornby as its Chief Nursing Executive.
In her role Kathryn will oversee the development of HCA UK’s nursing strategy and the career management of nursing and allied health professionals (AHPs). She will lead a team of seven Chief Nursing Officers and 3000 nursing and allied health professionals across HCA Healthcare UK’s network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
Kathryn joined HCA Healthcare UK in 2017 after a 17-year nursing career in the NHS, including 10 years at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. She began her career as an intensive care nurse, later specialising in oncology, and led the establishment of the Acute Oncology Service at Manchester University NHS Trust.
Since joining HCA Healthcare UK, Kathryn has served as Chief Nursing Officer for London Bridge Hospital, The Harley Street Clinic, Leaders in Oncology Care and HCA UK at UCH. She succeeds Carol Kefford as Chief Nursing Executive who retired in January 2025 after more than three years in the role.
John Reay, President and Chief Executive Officer of HCA Healthcare UK, said:
“I am delighted to welcome Kathryn to HCA Healthcare UK’s senior leadership team. Since joining HCA UK in 2017, Kathryn has built an outstanding reputation as a clinical leader. Her clarity of thought, strong principles and high standards have been the foundation for the impact she has had on driving the highest standards in clinical care and patient experience.
“Kathryn is known to be a supportive and encouraging leader with a proven ability for nurturing talent. She will bring new perspectives, thinking and leadership qualities to her role that will benefit HCA Healthcare UK and the patients we care for.”
Kathryn Hornby, Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare UK said:
“I am hugely excited to be taking up the post of Chief Nursing Executive. I am passionate about ensuring that HCA Healthcare UK continues to provide clinical environments and workplaces that deliver an exceptional experience for patients and colleagues. I look forward to working with our fantastic nursing and AHP teams across HCA’ UK’s network to maintain the delivery of the highest quality, safe care for patients.”