Healthcare Assistant
Hyde Park Surgery
Leeds, LS6 1SGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£13.48 to £13.73
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 September 2026
2 days leftJob description
The position is for 18 hours over two days (Monday and Tuesday) on a short term fixed contract . We are looking for a General Practice Healthcare Assi...
The role includes, but is not limited to the following:
- perform venepuncture
- undertake baseline observations - blood pressure/pulse and assist with long term condition monitoring
- perform ECG recording for patients
- perform B12/flu injections but is not exhaustive, working to PSD and under the instruction of trained nursing colleagues
- ensure that specimens brought in by patients, or taken by doctors are tested and recorded appropriately or ready for collection by the pathology service
- chaperoning duties where necessary
- we also offer ongoing training
In this role you will assist our clinicians in the care of our patients, including treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. You will work under the supervision of the practice nursing team and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols. The post will include some administrative duties.
The role includes, but is not limited to the following:
- perform venepuncture
- undertake baseline observations - blood pressure/pulse and assist with long term condition monitoring
- perform ECG recording for patients
- perform B12/flu injections but is not exhaustive, working to PSD and under the instruction of trained nursing colleagues
- ensure that specimens brought in by patients, or taken by doctors are tested and recorded appropriately or ready for collection by the pathology service
- chaperoning duties where necessary
- to undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as required by the Practice Nurses, Practice Manager or Partners.
We are a friendly practice made up of 7 GPs near to the University of Leeds, serving a young and ethnically diverse population of 11,000 patients. Our multidisciplinary team involves pharmacists, physiotherapists, podiatrists, social prescriber and mental health workers. We are a teaching practice for medical students. Our Practice Manager works part time and is supported by the Assistant Practice Manager. We have a hard working and dedicated team of receptionists who are supported by the Reception Manger.
Qualifications
Essential: - Applicant should hold a basic Health Care Assistant certificate and qualified in phlebotomy
Experience
Desirable: - Experience working in general practice is preferred
Skills
Essential
- good interpersonal and communication skills
- competent with computers
- ability to work as an individual but also as part of a team
- effective time management
Desirable: - We are a Systmone practice
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
14 September 2026
Last checked
16 September 2026
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