Health Care Assistant
East Leicester Medical Practice
Leicester, LE5 4BPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly practice team. The successful candidate will supp...
- Carry out phlebotomy, ECGs, B12 vaccinations and health checks.
- Undertake H. pylori testing, FeNO and spirometry following appropriate training.
- Record clinical observations and accurately update patient records.
- Support the nursing and clinical team with routine patient care.
- Provide a friendly, professional and patient-centred service.
- Maintain high standards of infection prevention, confidentiality and safeguarding.
- Assist with stock management, equipment checks and general clinical room duties.
- Work collaboratively with the wider practice team and undertake training as required.
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly practice team. The role involves supporting the clinical team with a range of patient care and routine clinical duties, including phlebotomy, ECGs, health checks, B12 vaccinations and diagnostic testing. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred care and work effectively as part of our multidisciplinary team.
East Leicester Medical Practice is a well-established, friendly and forward-thinking GP practice serving a diverse community of approximately 12,000 patients in Leicester.
We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care while continually developing and improving the services we offer. As a Training and Research Practice, we are passionate about education, innovation and supporting the development of the healthcare professionals of tomorrow.
Our experienced and dedicated multidisciplinary team provides a wide range of services, including GP consultations, nursing and healthcare assistant services, womens health, contraception, joint injections, migrant health screening, vaccinations and a range of diagnostic and preventative healthcare services.
We pride ourselves on being a welcoming and inclusive practice, working collaboratively with our patients, our team and local healthcare partners to improve health outcomes and deliver excellent care to our community.
East Leicester Medical Practice caring for our community, today and for the future.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant HCA/clinical experience, ideally within general practice.
- Phlebotomy experience and confidence undertaking clinical observations.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Caring, professional and patient-centred approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good organisational and IT skills with accurate record keeping.
- Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding and infection prevention.
- Willingness to undertake further training and development.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
5 October 2026
Last checked
7 October 2026
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