Conexus Healthcare CIC

Health Care Assistant (Homestead Medical Centre)

The closing date is 29 April 2026

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly and supportive team at Homestead Medical Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care within a busy primary care setting. Working under the supervision of the nursing team, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of clinical services and improving patient outcomes.

You will be joining a practice that values teamwork, continuous learning, and patient-centred care.

This position will be 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30am - 1:30pm.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant will support the clinical team in delivering a wide range of patient services in line with practice protocols and procedures.

Key duties include:

  • Undertaking baseline clinical observations (e.g. blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation)
  • Performing ECGs, spirometry, and routine NHS Health Checks
  • Supporting with phlebotomy and processing patient samples
  • Providing wound care, simple dressings, and suture removal
  • Assisting clinicians during minor procedures and acting as a chaperone when required
  • Carrying out health promotion activities and supporting patients with lifestyle advice
  • Preparing and maintaining clinical rooms, equipment, and stock
  • Ensuring infection prevention and control standards are adhered to
  • Recording accurate clinical data using practice systems

The post holder may also be required to support audits, administrative tasks, and wider practice initiatives depending on service needs.

About us

Homestead Medical Centre is a well-established GP practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and collaborative team, where staff are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to service improvement. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures that patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and strive to create an environment where both patients and staff are treated with dignity and respect. Continuous learning and improvement are at the heart of what we do, and we actively support staff development and wellbeing.

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0430-26-0027

Job locations

Homestead Medical Centre

Homestead Drive

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF2 9PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role, please see the additional documents attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role, please see the additional documents attached.

Person Specification

Critical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes
  • Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs or the wider nursing team
  • Knowledge of health promotion strategies
  • Understands the requirement for PSDs and associated policy

Desirable

  • Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
  • ECGs
  • Venepuncture
  • Patient Health Checks
  • Chaperone procedure
  • Spirometry
  • Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
  • Awareness of issues within the wider health arena

Experience

Essential

  • Working within a primary healthcare setting
  • Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up to date knowledge and ongoing competence
  • Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in general practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • Healthcare qualification (or working towards)
  • Phlebotomy Certificate

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Occupational Health Clearance
  • Meet the requirements and provide evidence for nurse revalidation
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Desirable

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Person Specification

Critical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes
  • Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs or the wider nursing team
  • Knowledge of health promotion strategies
  • Understands the requirement for PSDs and associated policy

Desirable

  • Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
  • ECGs
  • Venepuncture
  • Patient Health Checks
  • Chaperone procedure
  • Spirometry
  • Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
  • Awareness of issues within the wider health arena

Experience

Essential

  • Working within a primary healthcare setting
  • Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up to date knowledge and ongoing competence
  • Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in general practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • Healthcare qualification (or working towards)
  • Phlebotomy Certificate

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Occupational Health Clearance
  • Meet the requirements and provide evidence for nurse revalidation
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Desirable

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

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

Conexus Healthcare CIC

Address

Homestead Medical Centre

Homestead Drive

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF2 9PE


Employer's website

https://conexus-healthcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Conexus Healthcare CIC

Address

Homestead Medical Centre

Homestead Drive

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF2 9PE


Employer's website

https://conexus-healthcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Sarah Huskins

sarahhuskins@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0430-26-0027

Job locations

Homestead Medical Centre

Homestead Drive

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF2 9PE


Supporting documents

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