Healthcare Assistant - Wokingham

Ready to make an impact in Primary Care? Why not consider joining us as a Health Care Assistant within the Wokingham 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 Health Care Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis for 20 hours per week and some Saturdays. 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.

As part of Modality Partnership, you will benefit from:

• 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

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.

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.
• 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:

• Experience working within Primary or Secondary Care
• Experienced and qualified HCA - level 3 in health and support worker / equivalent
• Experience of data input, information gathering, and maintaining confidentiality

• 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
• Able to provide full Hep B vaccination history including titre levels and/or booster evidence

• Blood pressure monitoring
• Urine testing
• Ability to follow clinical guidelines and protocols
• ECG recording
• EMIS or System1 experience
• Wound care
• Suture or staple removal

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

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.