Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Neighbourhood Clinical Assistant

The closing date is 21 July 2025

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and dynamic clinical assistants to join The Neighbourhood Teams covering the west of Leeds.

Areas we cover are; Woodsley, Holt Park, Yeadon and Armley and the surrounds. We provide care in patients homes, whilst enabling early discharge from hospital and reducing hospital admissions.

When you join us, we will work with you to develop your own personal development plan. We won't just stop there though, we are proud of our career progression offer that will allow you to develop your clinical skills and support you through the Care Certificate.

The service runs 7am to 10pm every day with various shift patterns. We understand that people have busy lives, and we offer flexible work opportunities.

Main duties of the job

You will work in a multidisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, and self management facilitators, providing care to patients in their own home.

You will need to assess and respond to the changing needs of the patient, working within your own limits and seeking support from the wider clinical team where appropriate.

You will provide patients with clinical support for example administering medications, undertaking wound care and carrying out observations.

Please note this role does require a full Driving licence and use of your own vehicle which is essential to this job role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPD17A17BA

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS6 1SG


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

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General Requirements

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  • Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Desirable

  • Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.

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

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS6 1SG


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS6 1SG


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Wendy Warriner

w.warriner@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPD17A17BA

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS6 1SG


Supporting documents

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