Healthcare Assistant

OneMedical Group; Ledston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 25 days + Bank Holidays

NHS Pension

Work-Life Balance

Health benefits and EAP

Professional development

Job summary

OneMedical Group is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the multidisciplinary team at The Light Surgery in Leeds. This fixed-term role covers a MAT leave, offering 40 hours per week at up to £13.00 per hour, DoE.

You will work under indirect supervision, supporting clinicians and the day-to-day running of the service, alongside GPs, nurses and other HCAs.

Qualifications

• Health Care Assistant Certificate (or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Primary care experience preferred
• Strong communication and patient relations skills
• Good organisation, accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage workload in a busy environment

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine observations and procedures (BP, pulse, temperature, BMI, urinalysis, venepuncture, ECG)
• Support NHS health checks and long-term condition care
• Provide health promotion and lifestyle guidance
• Support nursing and medical teams with dressings and delegated tasks
• Administer vaccinations under supervision
• Maintain clinics and equipment in a clean, stocked state
• Follow infection prevention standards and safety protocols

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Organisation

Accuracy

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

Health Care Assistant Certificate

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Clinical systems

EHR literacy

Job description

Job summary

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) | The Light Surgery

Fixed-term, 12 months (to cover MAT Leave)

Full-time 40 hours | Up to £13.00 per hour DoE

At OneMedical Group, we're looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team. Working under the indirect supervision of a clinician, you will help provide safe, effective and compassionate care while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the service. You will work alongside GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurses and other HCAs

Main duties of the job

• Patient Observations and Procedures: Undertaking and accurately recording routine observations and procedures, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, venepuncture, ECGs and other physiological measurements.
• Health Checks and Long-Term Conditions: Supporting new-patient and NHS health checks and helping the clinical team provide proactive care for patients living with long-term conditions.
• Health Promotion: Offering appropriate information and practical support around healthy lifestyles, smoking, exercise, diet, self-management and access to relevant external services.
• Clinical Support: Supporting the nursing and medical teams with dressings, clinical observations, LARC procedures, nebulisation therapy and other delegated activities within your training and competence.
• Vaccinations: Administering influenza, shingles and pneumococcal vaccinations under indirect supervision where appropriately trained and where a valid Patient Specific Direction is in place.
• Clinical Environment: Preparing and maintaining clinical rooms and equipment, keeping stock areas clean and organised, and ensuring rooms are appropriately stocked and ready for use.
• Safety and Infection Prevention: Following infection prevention and control standards, supporting emergency equipment checks and maintaining cold-chain records, including daily fridge-temperature monitoring.
• Teamwork and Patient Experience: Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, main

About us

For over 20 years, OneMedical Group has been redefining how healthcare is delivered in the UK. As a leading independent, family-run healthcare organisation, we provide NHS services at scale and design, build and manage the spaces where care happens, bringing everything together under one roof.

We believe the best places to work are created by people who genuinely love what they do and celebrate each other's success. Our culture combines national ambition with genuine family heart, with a workplace rooted in trust, empowerment and collaboration. Above all, we are united by a shared purpose: creating spaces and delivering services that make a lasting, positive difference to the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Details

Date posted: 21 October 2026

Salary: £13 to £13 an hour

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: REQ000042

Job location: The Light the Headrow, Balcony Level, Leeds, LS1 8TL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant with strong communication skills and a genuine desire to provide high-quality patient care. Relevant healthcare training would be a plus.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata, increasing with length of service, plus an extra day of leave awarded for every year of service.
• NHS Pension
• Work-Life Balance: A supportive working environment alongside enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay.
• Health and Benefits: 24/7 confidential mental health support via Health Assured EAP, Eye Care vouchers, Cycle to Work scheme and OMG's Refer a Friend cash bonus scheme.
• Development: Opportunities to develop your clinical skills and career within a growing healthcare organisation.

Through our developing Elevate Academy, we are creating clear and accessible pathways that support colleagues from induction and role-specific learning through to apprenticeships, specialist expertise and leadership development.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are an experienced or developing Healthcare Assistant looking for an opportunity to support patients, strengthen the clinical team and make a positive difference in primary care, we would love to hear from you.

OneMedical Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and creating a supportive environment for all. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or simply want to learn more about joining our family, please contact Cristina Luta at [e-mail].

Person Specification

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Health Care Assistant Certificate (or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Experience (Essential)

• Primary care experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Essential)

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Good organisation, accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage your time and workload effectively in a busy environment.
• Confidence using clinical systems and general computer applications.
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach, with a genuine interest in developing your professional and clinical skills.
• Experience using clinical systems, supporting clinical audit, mentoring colleagues or contributing to clinical governance would be advantageous.
• Most importantly, you will be someone who puts people first, works well with others and is committed to providing safe, respectful and compassionate care.

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.