Healthcare Assistant in Nottingham

Job summary

Ready to make an impact in Primary Care? Why not consider joining us as a Healthcare 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.

We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Windmill Surgery on a part‑time basis for 20 hours per week, 8:00 1830 Mon, 8 1pm Weds and Friday. 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.

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.

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.

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 responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents for the full Job Description outlining the coreresponsibilities of the Health Care Assistant role.

You will thrive in this role if you are looking to develop your clinical career, have a passion for promoting health and wellbeing, and enjoy supporting patients with long‑term conditions and preventative healthcare.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.

Pre-employment requirements

Vaccinations: Evidence of Hepatitis B (x3), titre level and/or booster this is mandatory for this role, and MMR and Varicella status required. Support is available for those who are undecided about MMR and Varicella.

Right to work: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK required at interview, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role

References: Two references required, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

Employment history: Any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more must be declared.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

• Recent experience delivering direct patient care.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Blood pressure monitoring.
• Urine testing.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to follow clinical guidelines and protocols.
• BP checks.
• Pulse checks.
• Chaperoning duties.
• B12/Flu/Pneumococcal vaccinations.
• Health promotion.

Desirable Skills

• ECG recording.
• EMIS or System1 experience.
• Wound care.
• Ear Syringing.

Essential Knowledge

• Experience working within Primary or Secondary Care.
• Experience of data input, information gathering, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Basic IT knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates understanding of person‑centred care.
• Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.

Essential Personal Qualities

• Caring, compassionate, and professional approach.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organised and able to prioritise workload.
• Adaptable and motivated to learn new skills.
• Confident supporting patients and colleagues.

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Modality Partnership

Address: The Windmill Practice, Beaumont Street, NOTTINGHAM, NG2 4PJ, United Kingdom

Employer contact details: For questions about the job, contact: Kim Smith, Kimberley.smith10@nhs.net

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2026

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £13 to £15 an hour, Dependant on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working

Reference number: E0281-26-0171

Job locations: The Windmill Practice, Beaumont Street, NOTTINGHAM, NG2 4PJ, United Kingdom

Modality Partnership is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to ensuring fair and inclusive recruitment in line with the Equality Act 2010.

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