About this role
Job summary
Ready to make an impact in Primary Care? Why not consider joining us as a Healthcare Assistant within the Mid Sussex 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 and work across Ship Street Surgery and Judges Close Surgery on a part-time basis (minimum 25 hours per week). 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.
About us
Our Mid Sussex practices are part of Modality Partnership, one of the UKs largest GP super-partnerships, serving over 450,000 patients with a workforce of more than 1,500 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.
Apply now and join a team where our organisational CARE values Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence shape the way we work every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
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, and MMR and Varicella status required. Support is available for those who are undecided. Right to work: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK required at interview. 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
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Experience working within Primary or Secondary Care Experience of data input, information gathering, and maintaining confidentiality 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
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
Vaccinations Essential
Evidence of Hepatitis B (x3), titre level and/or booster, and MMR and Varicella status required.
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 Ship Street Surgery
Ship Street
East Grinstead
West Sussex
RH19 4EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.modalitypartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)