About this role
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
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
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
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
- 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
- Please 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)