Health Care Assistant

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join their dedicated team in Leeds. The role involves providing essential patient care under the supervision of a Practice Nurse Lead. Responsibilities include performing health checks, maintaining patient confidentiality, and supporting the healthcare team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate compassion, effective communication skills, and a commitment to patient care. This part-time position offers flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

NHS pension

Qualifications

• Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Undertake tasks including blood pressure checks, venepuncture, and ECGs.
• Record information accurately using manual or computer systems.
• Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Empathy

Education

GCSE Grade A-C English and Mathematics

NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health Care

Job description

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Job Summary

This position is based between Conway Medical Centre, Harehills and Church Street Surgery, Hunslet.

Job Summary

This position is based between Conway Medical Centre, Harehills and Church Street Surgery, Hunslet.

The post holder works under direct supervision of the Practice Nurse Lead. They will undertake tasks, including, blood pressure checks, venepuncture, ECGs and basic dressings providing highest quality care for our patients. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.

Main duties of the job

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training

Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations: Blood pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Temperature Height and weight Body Mass Index Visual acuity Venepuncture ECG Basic dressings New Patient Health checks, long-term conditions, providing chaperone services

Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control

Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate

Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice

Understand and follow the requirements of confidentiality (including the Data Protection Act) and the Freedom of Information Act and to refer on any queries as appropriate.

Follow Practice policy regarding the use of email and computer tasks as the main internal method of non-verbal communication and the use of the intranet and the internet as the main source of internal and external information

About Us

Overview of your organisation

About Us:

We are a friendly enthusiastic and hardworking team with opportunities and will provide support and development for anyone demonstrating capability, enthusiasm, commitment and strong work ethic.

Benefits Include:

NHS pension

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5649-25-4444

Job locations

51-53 Conway Place

Harehills

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS8 5DE

Church Street Surgery

57 Church Street

Hunslet

Leeds

LS10 2PE

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training

Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Measuring And Recording Following Physiological Measurements In Routine Presentations:

Blood pressure

Pulse rate and rhythm

Temperature

Height and weight body mass index

Visual acuity

Venepuncture

ECG

Basic dressings

Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control in treatment area.

Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions

Perform new patient registration checks

Support the in-house services for cardiology and long-term conditions

Provide chaperone services for patients and clinicians

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

Responsibility for Information Processes

Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate

Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice

Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information

Understand and follow the requirements of confidentiality (including the Data Protection Act) and the Freedom of Information Act and to refer on any queries as appropriate.

Follow Practice policy regarding the use of email and computer tasks as the main internal method of non-verbal communication and the use of the intranet and the internet as the main source of internal and external information, including the retrieval of relevant information for patients on their condition.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training

Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Measuring And Recording Following Physiological Measurements In Routine Presentations:

Blood pressure

Pulse rate and rhythm

Temperature

Height and weight body mass index

Visual acuity

Venepuncture

ECG

Basic dressings

Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control in treatment area.

Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions

Perform new patient registration checks

Support the in-house services for cardiology and long-term conditions

Provide chaperone services for patients and clinicians

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence

Responsibility for Information Processes

Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate

Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice

Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information

Understand and follow the requirements of confidentiality (including the Data Protection Act) and the Freedom of Information Act and to refer on any queries as appropriate.

Follow Practice policy regarding the use of email and computer tasks as the main internal method of non-verbal communication and the use of the intranet and the internet as the main source of internal and external information, including the retrieval of relevant information for patients on their condition.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Person Specification Qualifications Essential Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care Willingness to undertake further training Desirable NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health Care GCSE Grade A-C English and Mathematics Experience Essential Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery Experience of dealing with the public/patients Skills/Knowledge Essential Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense Ability to communicate effectively Ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious patients Ability to work within a team and on own Ability to work to scheduled timelines Ability to prioritise own workload Desirable Ability to handle simple medical equipment e.g ECG machine, spirometry Competent in basic health care assistant duties Computer & IT skills Able and willing to teach others Other Essential Possess a pleasant and polite manner Demonstrate care, compassion and empathy Take pride in their job and respect others equally Able to demonstrate enthusiasm for developing Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role Be punctual Be methodical and accurate Able to work flexible hours.
  
  

Desirable

• Desirable criteria
• Desirable NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health Care GCSE Grade A-C English and Mathematics Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery Experience of dealing with the public/patients
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Person Specification Qualifications Essential Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care Willingness to undertake further training Desirable NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health Care GCSE Grade A-C English and Mathematics Experience Essential Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery Experience of dealing with the public/patients Skills/Knowledge Essential Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense Ability to communicate effectively Ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious patients Ability to work within a team and on own Ability to work to scheduled timelines Ability to prioritise own workload Desirable Ability to handle simple medical equipment e.g ECG machine, spirometry Competent in basic health care assistant duties Computer & IT skills Able and willing to teach others Other Essential Possess a pleasant and polite manner Demonstrate care, compassion and empathy Take pride in their job and respect others equally Able to demonstrate enthusiasm for developing Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role Be punctual Be methodical and accurate Able to work flexible hours.
  
  

Desirable

• Desirable criteria
• Desirable NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health Care GCSE Grade A-C English and Mathematics Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery Experience of dealing with the public/patients
  
  

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

Conway Medical Centre

Address

51-53 Conway Place

Harehills

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS8 5DE

Employer's website

https://www.conwaymedicalleeds.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Conway Medical Centre

Address

51-53 Conway Place

Harehills

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS8 5DE

Employer's website

https://www.conwaymedicalleeds.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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