Modality Partnership

Patient Services Assistant - AWC Division

The closing date is 23 February 2026

Job summary

Ready to make an impact? Why not consider joining us as a Patient Services Assistant within AWC Division of Modality Partnership!

If you love helping people, enjoy variety, you want to acquire skills which embrace new technologies, and you want a role where everyday matters, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and join a team that values commitment, accountability, respect, and excellence (CARE).

We are looking for Patient Services Assistant (Receptionist) to join our team at Fisher Medical Practice working part time (30 hours per week Monday to Friday). This is so much more than a traditional reception role as you will be a vital part of a team embracing technology and automation to support online, patient-facing services, and back-office administration.

Your acquired skills will maximise the use of technology to manage patient appointments and enquiries efficiently, helping ensure our practices run smoothly while delivering an outstanding patient experience.

If you are a problem-solver who enjoys interacting with people and want to make a real difference every day, this could be the role for you.

Why join us?

NHS pension scheme

Minimum 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)

Employee discounts and benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Career development and education pathways

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support initiatives

Main duties of the job

This is a dynamic, patient-facing, back-office, and digitally advanced customer service role that maximises the use of digital tools and automation to maximise patient care and the overall patient experience. You will provide compassionate support, answer patient queries, and signpost to the right team member.

You will work in innovative ways, embracing new technologies such as digital patient triage and automation to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing appointments and patient enquiries using the provision of digital patient triage which may be initiated through online, in person, or via telephone requests

Handling administrative tasks efficiently embracing IT and innovative automation

Supporting the practice with flexibility, innovation, and problem-solving

Contributing as a confident and caring member of the team

You will need adaptability, initiative, and the drive to make a difference every day and in return you will be rewarded with meaningful work, genuine job satisfaction, and the fulfilment of seeing the positive impact you make as part of a supportive, values-driven team.

About us

You will work in innovative ways, embracing new technologies such as digital patient triage and automation to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing appointments and patient enquiries using the provision of digital patient triage which may be initiated through online, in person, or via telephone requests

Handling administrative tasks efficiently embracing IT and innovative automation

Supporting the practice with flexibility, innovation, and problem-solving

Contributing as a confident and caring member of the team

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour £23,874.88 per annum WTE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0281-26-0021

Job locations

Fisher Medical Centre

Coach Street

Skipton

North Yorkshire

BD23 1EU

Job description

Job responsibilities

You should refer to the supporting documents for a full JD outlining core responsibilities.

You will thrive if you enjoy a challenge of learning new skills, embracing new technologies including automation, helping patients, managing information efficiently, and enhancing IT skills with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, clinical systems and other systems.

If you are seeking a challenging, rewarding role in a growing, supportive team, wed love to hear from you.

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

Pre-employment Requirements:

Vaccinations: Mandatory for certain roles and there may be a delay to start dates where they are not provided; we provide guidance and support to manage individual and environmental risks.

Right to work: Proof of UK working eligibility required at interview.

References: Two references required, one of which must be your current/most recent employer and reference checks must cover at least the past three years of employment or training.

Employment history: Please notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You should refer to the supporting documents for a full JD outlining core responsibilities.

If you are seeking a challenging, rewarding role in a growing, supportive team, wed love to hear from you.

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

Pre-employment Requirements:

Vaccinations: Mandatory for certain roles and there may be a delay to start dates where they are not provided; we provide guidance and support to manage individual and environmental risks.

Right to work: Proof of UK working eligibility required at interview.

References: Two references required, one of which must be your current/most recent employer and reference checks must cover at least the past three years of employment or training.

Employment history: Please notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

Confident, welcoming, professional, empathetic.
Team player with a professional manner and appearance.
Tactful, discreet, and proactive.
Adaptable to taking on new skills and challenges.
Flexible and responsive to new practices and working hours.

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving and organisational ability.
Tolerance to fast pace working retaining professionalism to be able to support patients appropriately.
Computer literate and adaptable in line with new ways of working.

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of customer service principles.
Reception protocols and call handling preferred but not essential.
NHS / Clinical systems / MS Office applications.
Previous experience in NHS/general practice preferred but not essential.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

Confident, welcoming, professional, empathetic.
Team player with a professional manner and appearance.
Tactful, discreet, and proactive.
Adaptable to taking on new skills and challenges.
Flexible and responsive to new practices and working hours.

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving and organisational ability.
Tolerance to fast pace working retaining professionalism to be able to support patients appropriately.
Computer literate and adaptable in line with new ways of working.

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of customer service principles.
Reception protocols and call handling preferred but not essential.
NHS / Clinical systems / MS Office applications.
Previous experience in NHS/general practice preferred but not essential.

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

Fisher Medical Centre

Coach Street

Skipton

North Yorkshire

BD23 1EU

Employer's website

https://www.modalitypartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Modality Partnership

Address

Fisher Medical Centre

Coach Street

Skipton

North Yorkshire

BD23 1EU

Employer's website

https://www.modalitypartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)