East Cowes Medical Centre
Nurse Associate/HCA
The closing date is 30 November 2026

Job summary
Are you a caring, enthusiastic and experienced Nursing Associate or Healthcare Assistant looking for a new opportunity in primary care?

East Cowes Surgery is looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to join our friendly and supportive nursing team.

We are keen to hear from both qualified Nursing Associates and experienced Healthcare Assistants who are passionate about providing excellent patient care and want to be part of a welcoming, hardworking and collaborative team.

The Working Pattern
Working pattern: Full-time position
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
30-minute unpaid lunch break

About Us
At East Cowes Surgery, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality care to our local community while creating a positive and supportive working environment for our staff.

We believe in teamwork, mutual respect and looking after one another. Our nursing team works closely together, and we are committed to helping our colleagues feel valued, supported and confident in their roles.

Main duties of the job
The Role
You will work as part of our multidisciplinary nursing team, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care to our patients.

About us
Why Join East Cowes Surgery?

• A genuinely friendly and supportive working environment
• A welcoming nursing team that values teamwork
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• The chance to build relationships with patients and make a real difference to their care
• A consistent four-day working week
• The opportunity to develop your skills and experience within primary care

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: A2565-26-0000
Job locations: Church Path, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO32 6RP, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Depending on your qualifications, experience and competencies, duties will include:

• Providing compassionate and respectful patient care
• Undertaking clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse and temperature
• Supporting Registered Nurses with patient assessments and care delivery
• Supporting patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension
• Undertaking clinical procedures within your training and competence
• Carrying out health checks and supporting preventative healthcare
• Wound management and dressings
• Maintaining accurate clinical records
• Recognising and escalating clinical concerns appropriately
• Working collaboratively with the wider practice team

For an informal discussion or further information, please contact:
Sarah Pragnell
sarah.pragnell@nhs.net

Person Specification
Our requirements
Desirable
If you are a Nursing Associate:

• Current NMC registration and valid PIN
• Experience in delivering high-quality patient care
• Confidence working independently within your scope of practice
• Experience of clinical skills such as phlebotomy, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, dressings and other routine clinical procedures
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to continued professional development
• Contributing to long-term condition support (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension) within your scope

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant:

• Previous experience as an HCA, ideally within general practice or primary care
• Experience of clinical skills such as phlebotomy, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, dressings and other routine clinical procedures
• Confidence working independently within your competencies
• A willingness to learn and develop further clinical skills
• A caring, approachable and flexible attitude
• Above all, we are looking for someone who is reliable, enthusiastic, compassionate and enjoys working as part of a team

Note: Progression or training from the Nursing Associate role into a Band 5 Registered Nurse position is not an immediate option. This may be considered in the future depending on service requirements and individual development.

Probationary Period
The successful candidate will be subject to a three-month probationary period, during which their performance, suitability for the role and integration into the team will be reviewed. Support and feedback will be provided throughout this period.

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: East Cowes Medical Centre
Address: Church Path, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO32 6RP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.eastcoweshealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Nurse
Sarah Pragnell
sarah.pragnell@nhs.net
01983294333

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