Healthcare Assistant – Part-time 18-24 hours Salary (FTE up to £25,000) Woodhouse and Chandos Medical Practices, Leeds LS6 2SF
We are a forward thinking and growing practice, developmentally expanding our services, with modern state of the art leased premises, well managed and in keeping with the future direction of Primary Care. According to our patients and featured in the Yorkshire Evening Post we have been voted the 2nd Best practice in Leeds and are at the forefront of our developing our Primary Care Network.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our established team and be a part of a Practice that really makes a difference.
The role of HCA is an essential part of our GP Practice team who provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services. You will be working alongside our friendly and patient focused clinical and management teams, providing an essential support function and delivering the best care to all our patients. You must work with autonomy and a high degree of confidentiality, sensitivity, discretion, empathy and tact.
Working under supervision of our Practice Nurses and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing a range of procedures and health-checks for patients, dependent upon competency and training.
These may include: phlebotomy, injections, blood pressure monitoring, simple dressings and ECGs. The role will also include administrative elements such as fridge checking, ordering supplies etc. The role is varied, interesting and allows relationships to be built with regular patients.
This is a great opportunity for some one that really wants to have an impact on people’s lives, to join a supportive and patient committed team. Our practice provides excellent health care and a wide range of clinical services to a younger than average and very diverse ever-growing list of around 10,300 patients.
The practice is a training centre in a range of clinical disciplines and can offer specific support and development to HCA’s with any level of experience including those who are newly qualified – with progression and development opportunities available.
Benefits include –
NHS pension, free car parking, no evening or weekend work, 4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, Simply Health cover, performance recognition scheme, NHS Discount and support schemes and free tea and coffee.
What happens next? –
- The position is available from now and we are looking at 18-24 hours per week. The contract is permanent and subject to references, DBS and a subsequent agreed probation period.
- To find out more about this excellent opportunity or if you want to call in for a site visit please contact: Chris Spargo-Practice Manager chris.spargo@nhs.net / tel.0113 2213536 or Sophie Goulden, Practice Lead Nurse sophie.goulden@nhs.net / 0113 2213510
Closing date for applications in the form of a CV and covering letter/email is 5pm Thursday 21 August 2025.