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Healthcare Assistant - Birchwood Medical Practice

Modality Partnership

Horley, RH6 7DG

Salary

£14.00 to £16.05

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

17 September 2026

13 days left

Job description

Ready to make an impact in Primary Care? Why not consider joining us as a Healthcare Assistant within the East Surrey Division of Modality Partnership...

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.

Please refer to the supporting documents for the full Job Description outlining the core responsibilities of the Healthcare 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.
  • 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.

Our East Surrey 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.

Knowledge

Essential

  • 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
  • Basic IT knowledge and skills
  • Demonstrates understanding of person-centred care
  • Willing to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to the role

Vaccination history

Essential

  • Full hep b vaccination history including titre levels/and or booster evidence, you will not be able to start until you are able to provide this.

Skills

Essential

  • Recent experience delivering direct patient care
  • Phlebotomy skills
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Urine testing
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to follow clinical guidelines and protocols

Desirable

  • ECG recording
  • EMIS or System1 experience
  • Wound care
  • Suture or staple removal
  • Diabetes foot checks
  • LTC

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • 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

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

3 September 2026

Last checked

4 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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Modality Partnership

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