Job summary
Ready to make an impact in
Primary Care? Why not consider joining us as a Health Care Assistant within the
Nottingham Division of Modality Partnership.
If you are passionate about
delivering high-quality patient care, enjoy working as part of a supportive
multidisciplinary team, and want a role where you can positively influence
health and wellbeing within your community, we would love to hear from you.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a
progressive Primary Care environment while making a meaningful difference to
patients every day.
Apply now and
join a team where our organisational CARE values Commitment, Accountability, Respect and
Excellence shape the way we work every day.
We are seeking a Health Care
Assistant to join our team at Wellspring Surgery on a full-time or part-time
basis. This is far more than a traditional support role you will be a vital
member of the nursing and practice team, contributing directly to the delivery
of safe, effective, and compassionate patient care while supporting service
efficiency and quality improvement.
Why join
us?
As part of Modality Partnership,
you will benefit from:
NHS pension scheme
Minimum 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
(pro rata)
Employee discounts and benefits scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Education and career development pathways
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Flexible working options
Wellbeing support initiatives
Main duties of the job
This is a hands-on,
patient-facing clinical support role working closely with the nursing and wider
multidisciplinary team to promote health, prevent illness, and support the
ongoing management of patients across the practice.
You will carry out a range of
clinical tasks including patient health checks, observations, phlebotomy, urine
testing, and ECG recording where trained, supporting both routine and long-term
condition monitoring. The role also involves assisting with vaccination
programmes, wound care, suture and staple removal where appropriate, and
providing patients with health promotion advice to support self-care and
wellbeing.
You will maintain accurate and
timely clinical records, respond to patient queries, and work collaboratively
across the practice to ensure smooth, safe, and effective care delivery.
Flexibility, professionalism, and a compassionate approach are essential as you
support both patients and colleagues in a fast-paced Primary Care environment.
Strong communication skills, good
IT knowledge, and a genuine commitment to patient-centred care are key to
success in this role. In return, you will be supported to develop your clinical
skills and progress your career within a forward-thinking organisation.
If you are
ready to make a real difference to patients lives, develop your clinical
skills, and grow your career within a supportive Primary Care environment, we
want to hear from you. Apply now and join our team.
About us
Our Nottingham practices are part
of Modality Partnership, one of the UKs largest GP super-partnerships, serving
over 500,000 patients with a workforce of more than 1,800 staff. We
continuously innovate to improve patient care and staff experience, embracing
digital tools and automation to enhance how services are delivered.
We continuously innovate to
improve patient care and staff experience. In this role, you will work closely
with the healthcare team to support consistent ways of working and improve
patient satisfaction. You will also gain a wide portfolio of Primary Care
clinical skills and career development opportunities.
Modality Partnership is proud to
be an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to ensuring fair and inclusive
recruitment in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to
the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD detailing the core
responsibilities of this role.
You will love this job if you are
seeking career development opportunities that can help you grow and build your
nursing career. you have a passion for supporting
patients by promoting health and well-being
within the practice population,
and you are able to carry out all relevant tests required to ensure patients such
as those with long term conditions, or those that require tests as part of
other medical conditions or referrals are supported.
If you feel
this is the ideal career advancing opportunity for you and you want to rise to
the challenge of this opportunity, we welcome an application for you to join
our growing team of likeminded people.
Please note: Modality Partnership reserves the right to close
this vacancy at any point during the recruitment stage.
Pre-employment
Vaccinations
As part of recruitment to the Modality Partnership, we will
be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage
individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be
undecided about vaccinations.
For
recruitment to this role, you will be required to provide full Hep b
vaccination evidence x 3, titre level and/or booster evidence. MMR and
Varicella vaccination evidence/status
Right to work checks
All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their
right to work in the UK at the interview stage.
References
References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one
must be your current or most recent employer.
Employment history
You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to
the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD detailing the core
responsibilities of this role.
You will love this job if you are
seeking career development opportunities that can help you grow and build your
nursing career. you have a passion for supporting
patients by promoting health and well-being
within the practice population,
and you are able to carry out all relevant tests required to ensure patients such
as those with long term conditions, or those that require tests as part of
other medical conditions or referrals are supported.
If you feel
this is the ideal career advancing opportunity for you and you want to rise to
the challenge of this opportunity, we welcome an application for you to join
our growing team of likeminded people.
Please note: Modality Partnership reserves the right to close
this vacancy at any point during the recruitment stage.
Pre-employment
Vaccinations
As part of recruitment to the Modality Partnership, we will
be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage
individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be
undecided about vaccinations.
For
recruitment to this role, you will be required to provide full Hep b
vaccination evidence x 3, titre level and/or booster evidence. MMR and
Varicella vaccination evidence/status
Right to work checks
All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their
right to work in the UK at the interview stage.
References
References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one
must be your current or most recent employer.
Employment history
You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional approach to work.
- Strong team player.
- Smart appearance.
- Exercises tact and discretion at all times.
- Demonstrates initiative to handle any unforeseen events during a shift.
- Demonstrates flexibility towards new working practices and towards working hours.
Knowledge
Essential
- Phlebotomy skills.
- Proficient in Blood pressure monitoring.
- Urine testing.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to follow guidelines and protocols.
- ECG recording.
- EMIS / SYSTEM1 proficient.
- Suture/staple removal.
- Wound care.
Experience
Essential
- Working in a primary or secondary care setting.
- Data input, Information gathering, Confidentiality.
Vaccinations
Essential
- You will be required to provide full Hep b vaccination evidence x 3, titre level and/or booster evidence. MMR and Varicella vaccination evidence/status
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional approach to work.
- Strong team player.
- Smart appearance.
- Exercises tact and discretion at all times.
- Demonstrates initiative to handle any unforeseen events during a shift.
- Demonstrates flexibility towards new working practices and towards working hours.
Knowledge
Essential
- Phlebotomy skills.
- Proficient in Blood pressure monitoring.
- Urine testing.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to follow guidelines and protocols.
- ECG recording.
- EMIS / SYSTEM1 proficient.
- Suture/staple removal.
- Wound care.
Experience
Essential
- Working in a primary or secondary care setting.
- Data input, Information gathering, Confidentiality.
Vaccinations
Essential
- You will be required to provide full Hep b vaccination evidence x 3, titre level and/or booster evidence. MMR and Varicella vaccination evidence/status
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.
