Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly and supportive General Practice team. As an HCA in a GP setting, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting the clinical team in the day-to-day running of the practice

Working under the guidance of the nursing team and GPs, you will carry out a range of clinical tasks such as CCSP Part1 Chronic Disease Reviews, Blood pressure monitoring, Phlebotomy, ECGs NHS Health Checks, assisting with Minor Ops and Coil clinics and simple wound care

You will also contribute to the overall patient experience by providing reassurance, health promotion advice, and practical support throughout their visit

This role is ideal for someone with previous HCA experience, preferably in primary care or community health, who is enthusiastic, organised, and committed to making a difference in the lives of patients

The post is a permanent position and we can offer between 24 to 30 hours per week

Core working hours are 8.15 to 18.00 and we can offer some flexibility for one shorter working day per week

Salary depends on experience and skills

Main duties of the job

To support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population

The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education whilst also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis

About us

We are a two site GP surgery looking after 18,300 patients and work out of two purpose built modern Medical Centres in Leeds 9 Osmondthorpe and Leeds 15 Crossgates

We have a team of 40 including doctors, nurses, receptionists and admin staff working out of the two medical centres so you will be joining a well established and experienced team

Our nursing team consists of a Nurse Manager, 7 Nurses, 2 HCAs and 1 Nurse admin support

There is on site free parking at both sites and there are staff rest areas for lunch and breaks

We also provide a staff uniform and offer free tea, coffee, chilled water to all members of staff