Nurse

Equals One Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant/Nurse to join a private surgery in Leeds. The role involves patient support, clinical documentation, and various healthcare procedures. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience and a Registered Nurse qualification is highly desirable. Applicants must be DBS checked and confident in performing spirometry and other essential medical tasks. Fixed hours with opportunities for additional shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Health Care Assistant or Nurse.
• Current DBS, immunisations, and mandatory training.
• Must be able to perform spirometry confidently.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare professionals in delivering patient care.
• Prepare equipment and support patients emotionally.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and assist in clinical documentation.

Skills

Patient observations

Venepuncture / phlebotomy

12-lead ECGs

Spirometry testing

Ankle-Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI)

Urinalysis

Clinical documentation

Infection control

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN)

Tools

Clinical systems (EMIS, SystmOne, Semble)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Healthcare Assistant/Nurse

Hourly rate circa £15 ph dependent on skills and experience

Monday and Wednesday 9am to 1pm fixed hours – + ad hoc additional hours

Our client, The Private Doctors, is an award-winning surgery based in North Leeds providing same-day concierge GP Consulting. They are now looking to recruit an experienced Healthcare Assistant (Nurse strongly preferred) to join their existing team.

The Healthcare Assistant/Nurse position plays a vital role in supporting healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality patient care. Your responsibilities will include assisting in maintaining a clean and safe environment, preparing equipment, and supporting patients emotionally by offering companionship and reassurance.

Core Responsibilities but 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 (this is essential and must be a current, demonstrable skill).
• 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 10 years’ experience as a Health Care Assistant or Nurse in a GP, primary care, or occupational health environment.
• Registered Nurse (RGN) qualification highly desirable and will be prioritised.
• 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.
• Must be able to perform spirometry confidently and independently (including calibration & infection control).

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.

Please do not apply unless you meet the essential criteria above.

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

INDHS

Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.