Job summary
Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Primary Care -The Light Surgery, Leeds
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our team at The Light Surgery in Leeds. This role is specifically for Healthcare Assistants with prior experience in Primary Care.
Full-time and part-time contracts can be considered. Therefore, the hours and days will be discussed and agreed upon during the interview process.
Main duties of the job
At The Light Surgery, we focus on delivering outstanding care within a supportive and innovative team. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in Primary Care, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work under the indirect supervision of the Nursing Lead to deliver high-quality care in a safe, patient-centred environment.
- Provide care that meets the patients' needs, maintaining privacy, dignity, and respect at all times.
- Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), alongside GPs, Nurse Practitioners, and other HCAs.
- Assist the clinical team in ensuring the smooth running of the Primary Care service.
- Offer support and advice to patients, promoting their health and wellbeing.
- Develop new skills and enhance your knowledge through ongoing training and support.
About us
OneMedical Group was founded in 2004 on the idea that there is a better way to care for communities. Our mission of 'Improving lives' is underpinned by our core values of 'Putting People First, Working Together for a Healthier Future'.
We are committed to NHS values and reducing health inequalities. OneMedical Group is a national award winning health and wellbeing company, working within the NHS, delivering high quality primary, urgent and community care.
We believe in delivering services that improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities and our focus is on services that help our patients and their families adopt and sustain healthy behaviours, that improve health and quality of life, and lead to better health outcomes.
OneMedical Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be able to be at their best. If you would like to discuss the support options available during the recruitment process please email: recruitment@onemedicalgroup.co.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job holder will:
- Work with nursing and medical teams to manage chronic disease patients as per local strategies
- Support nursing duties, including dressings and clinical observations
- Conduct new patient and NHS health checks
- Participate in developing and implementing service/CCG guidelines
- Perform urinalysis and prepare specimens for the pathology lab investigation
- Measure and record physiological data (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight, BMI, ECG, glucose tolerance, peak flow, spirometry)
- Assist with spirometry, minor surgeries, and LARC fitting
- Prepare and maintain clinical environments and equipment
- Ensure clinical rooms are stocked and ready for use
- Provide health promotion activities and motivational support for lifestyle changes (smoking, obesity, healthy living)
- Administer vaccines (flu, shingles, pneumococcal) under supervision
Please note: Prior unsuccessful candidates need not re-apply
About The Light Surgery:https://onemedicalgroup.co.uk/surgeries/the-light-surgery/
System used: SystemOne
Why join us?
Our Benefits;
- NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
- 25 days / 5 weeks / 200 hours annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata, if part-time)
- Extra days leave for work anniversary each year
- Enhanced Maternity;Maternity / Paternity Support;Adoption pay
- Family friendly employment policies
- Special and Significant Event Leave
- Participation in OMGs refer a friend scheme
- Continued personal and professional development
- 24/7 free access to an Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured
- Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to NHS Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job holder will:
- Work with nursing and medical teams to manage chronic disease patients as per local strategies
- Support nursing duties, including dressings and clinical observations
- Conduct new patient and NHS health checks
- Participate in developing and implementing service/CCG guidelines
- Perform urinalysis and prepare specimens for the pathology lab investigation
- Measure and record physiological data (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight, BMI, ECG, glucose tolerance, peak flow, spirometry)
- Assist with spirometry, minor surgeries, and LARC fitting
- Prepare and maintain clinical environments and equipment
- Ensure clinical rooms are stocked and ready for use
- Provide health promotion activities and motivational support for lifestyle changes (smoking, obesity, healthy living)
- Administer vaccines (flu, shingles, pneumococcal) under supervision
Please note: Prior unsuccessful candidates need not re-apply
About The Light Surgery:https://onemedicalgroup.co.uk/surgeries/the-light-surgery/
System used: SystemOne
Why join us?
Our Benefits;
- NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
- 25 days / 5 weeks / 200 hours annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata, if part-time)
- Extra days leave for work anniversary each year
- Enhanced Maternity;Maternity / Paternity Support;Adoption pay
- Family friendly employment policies
- Special and Significant Event Leave
- Participation in OMGs refer a friend scheme
- Continued personal and professional development
- 24/7 free access to an Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured
- Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to NHS Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 1 Healthcare qualification
- Appropriate Venepuncture Training (if you apply as a Phlebotomist)
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in Primary Care is essential
- Have some experience in minor illness
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- A compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Flexible, adaptable, and committed to both personal and professional growth
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 1 Healthcare qualification
- Appropriate Venepuncture Training (if you apply as a Phlebotomist)
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in Primary Care is essential
- Have some experience in minor illness
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- A compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Flexible, adaptable, and committed to both personal and professional growth
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
