Healthcare Assistant/Nurse

The Private Doctors; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Leeds is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant/Nurse. Responsibilities include patient observations, venepuncture, and maintaining electronic records. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years in a GP or primary care setting and be IT literate. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £15, with fixed hours on Monday and Wednesday, plus additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Health Care Assistant or Nurse in a GP or primary care environment.
• Current DBS, immunisations, and mandatory training including infection control.
• IT literate – able to use clinical systems confidently.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient observations (BP, pulse, SpO₂, BMI, height/weight).
• Prepare patients and provide chaperone support for clinical procedures.
• Maintain accurate electronic records.

Skills

Patient observations

Venepuncture/phlebotomy

Conducting ECGs

Spirometry testing

Electronic records maintenance

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Microsoft Office

Job description

Healthcare Assistant/Nurse

Hourly rate circa £15 per hour, dependent on skills and experience. Monday and Wednesday 9am‑1pm fixed hours, plus ad hoc additional hours.

The Private Doctors, an award‑winning surgery based in North Leeds providing same‑day concierge GP consulting, is looking to recruit an experienced Healthcare Assistant/Nurse to join their existing team.

Core Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Perform patient observations (BP, pulse, SpO₂, BMI, height/weight).
• Perform venepuncture / phlebotomy (routine and screening bloods).
• Conduct 12‑lead ECGs.
• Carry out Spirometry testing (including calibration and infection control).
• Perform Ankle‑Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) for vascular assessments.
• Conduct urinalysis and assist in sample processing / lab dispatch.
• Prepare patients and provide chaperone support for clinical procedures (including minor surgery and joint injections).
• Maintain accurate electronic records (Semble or similar) and support clinicians with clinical documentation.
• Assist in stock control, cleaning schedules, and infection control audits.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Health Care Assistant or Nurse in a GP or primary care environment.
• Current DBS, immunisations, and mandatory training (including infection control, safeguarding, BLS, and anaphylaxis).
• IT literate – able to use clinical systems (EMIS, SystmOne, Semble or similar) and Microsoft Office confidently.

Desirable (Highly Advantageous)

• Wound care and suture removal.
• Ear irrigation / microsuction.
• Cervical smear training (cytology).
• Travel health & vaccination certification (e.g. Yellow Fever, Hep A/B, Typhoid, Tetanus).
• Cryotherapy assistance or experience in dermatology/minor surgery.
• Health screening experience – comfortable performing ECGs, spirometry, ABPI in a screening context.
• Experience in private healthcare or concierge service environments.
• Aesthetic or regenerative medicine experience (PRP, skin therapy) – optional but desirable for crossover clinics.

If you feel that your skills and experience match the role criteria, please send your CV by return.