Health Care Assistant

Gibson Lane Practice; Ledston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Gibson Lane Practice is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team across Kippax and Monk Fryston sites on a 16-hour weekly schedule. The role supports a range of clinical services, including long-term condition assessments, NHS health checks, hypertension reviews, wound care, and ECGs.

The successful candidate will be patient-focused, well-organised and able to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C.
• Phlebotomy qualification is required/desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out long-term condition initial assessment reviews.
• Conduct NHS health checks and hypertension reviews.
• Perform wound care and wound checks, and venepuncture as needed.
• Record patient observations (BP, pulse, height, weight, BMI) and ECGs.
• Document accurately in the clinical system and support the GP team.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Independent working

Teamwork

Venepuncture

Long-term condition assessments

Wound care

Education

GCSE English and Maths (A-C)

Phlebotomy qualification

Tools

SystemOne

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Gibson Lane Practice. This part-time role will involve working across our Kippax and Monk Fryston sites, providing a range of clinical services and supporting patients to manage their health and wellbeing.

We are particularly interested in candidates with General Practice experience and the ability to carry out long-term condition initial assessments, NHS health checks, hypertension reviews, wound care and ECGs. Experience in spirometry and Doppler assessments would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be patient-focused, organised and able to work both independently and as part of a wider clinical team.

Main duties of the job

Hours: 16 hours per week:

• Monday: 8:00am - 12:00pm (Kippax)
• Tuesday: 8:00am - 12:00pm (Monk Fryston)
• Wednesday: Non-working day
• Thursday: 8:00am - 12:00pm (Kippax)
• Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm (Monk Fryston)

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out a range of clinical duties including long-term condition initial assessment reviews, NHS health checks, hypertension reviews, wound care and wound checks, ECGs, recording patient observations including blood pressure, pulse, height, weight and BMI, venepuncture, Lifestyle advice and health promotion. As well as accurately documenting within the clinical system, working collaboratively with GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team and maintaining infection prevention and control standards.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, professional and patient-focused. Has excellent organisational skills. Works well under pressure and can effectively manage their workload. Demonstrates a flexible and positive approach to work. Is committed to maintaining high standards of patient care.

About us

We are a PMS practice looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to join our friendly, innovative, well organised team.

• List size approximately 10,000
• Large leased modern purpose built premises and two branch sites
• Part dispensing
• Full nursing team
• Enhanced services including extended hours
• Research
• High QOF achievers
• TPP SystmOne
• Teaching and training practice

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• GSCE A-C in English and Maths
• Phlebotomy qualification

Essential Experience

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a GP practice or primary care setting.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of using SystemOne

Essential Skills

• Experience carrying out long-term condition initial assessment reviews, hypertension reviews, providing wound care and wound checks, venepuncture.

Desirable Skills

• Spirometry
• Doppler Assessments

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.

Closing date

25 November 2026

Contact

Claire Addy, Practice Manager, [e-mail]