Nurse Associate/HCA
Role summary
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East Cowes Medical Centre is seeking a Nurse Associate or Healthcare Assistant to support the clinical team in delivering safe, compassionate primary care. Requirements may include relevant nursing associate, healthcare or clinical qualifications, appropriate UK registration where applicable, practical experience in a healthcare setting, and confidence undertaking observations, health checks, clinical procedures and accurate record keeping. The successful candidate should communicate well with patients and colleagues, maintain confidentiality, follow infection-control and safeguarding procedures, and work reliably within agreed protocols. Flexibility, a caring approach, teamwork and a commitment to continuous learning are expected. Duties and seniority will depend on whether the appointment is made at Nurse Associate or HCA level.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About East Cowes Medical Centre
East Cowes Medical Centre is a primary care practice serving patients in East Cowes and the surrounding Isle of Wight community. The practice provides general medical services through GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, administrative staff and other healthcare professionals. Its work typically includes consultations, long-term condition management, prevention and screening, vaccinations, chronic disease reviews, health checks and coordination with wider NHS services. As a community medical centre, it relies on collaborative teamwork, respectful communication and accurate clinical documentation. Staff are expected to protect patient confidentiality, promote equality, follow safeguarding and infection-control standards, and provide accessible, person-centred care. The practice is located in East Cowes, a waterfront town with ferry connections to Southampton and links to the wider island healthcare network.