Job Description

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Primary Care The Light Surgery, Leeds

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our team at The Light Surgery in Leeds. This role is specifically for Healthcare Assistants with prior experience in Primary Care. Full-time and part-time contracts can be considered. Therefore, the hours and days will be discussed and agreed upon during the interview process.


At The Light Surgery, we focus on delivering outstanding care within a supportive and innovative team. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in Primary Care, we would love to hear from you.


This is a permanent job. Full-time is 40 hours per week. Part-time is also considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Work under the indirect supervision of the Nursing Lead to deliver high-quality care in a safe, patient-centred environment. Provide care that meets the patients' needs, maintaining privacy, dignity, and respect at all times. Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), alongside GPs, Nurse Practitioners, and other HCAs. Assist the clinical team in ensuring the smooth running of the Primary Care service. Offer support and advice to patients, promoting their health and wellbeing. Develop new skills and enhance your knowledge through ongoing training and support.

The job holder will:

Work with nursing and medical teams to manage chronic disease patients as per local strategies Support nursing duties, including dressings and clinical observations Conduct new patient and NHS health checks Participate in developing and implementing service/CCG guidelines Perform urinalysis and prepare specimens for the pathology lab investigation Measure and record physiological data (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight, BMI, ECG, glucose tolerance, peak flow, spirometry) Assist with spirometry, minor surgeries, and LARC fitting Prepare and maintain clinical environments and equipment Ensure clinical rooms are stocked and ready for use Provide health promotion activities and motivational support for lifestyle changes (smoking, obesity, healthy living) Administer vaccines (flu, shingles, pneumococcal) under supervision

The Ideal Candidate:

NVQ level 1 Healthcare qualification

Previous experience

as a Healthcare Assistant

in Primary Care is essential

Appropriate Venepuncture / Phlebotomy / Cannulation training (desirable) Ability to carry out ECG (desirable) Have some

experience in minor illness

A compassionate, patient-centred approach to care. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team. Flexible, adaptable, and committed to both personal and professional growth Must have the right to work in the UK.

Please note:

Prior unsuccessful candidates need not re-apply

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or to take over sponsorship of skilled worker visas at this time.

About The Light Surgery

: https://onemedicalgroup.co.uk/surgeries/the-light-surgery/

System used:

SystemOne

Why join us?

Our Benefits;

NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution 25 days / 5 weeks / 200 hours annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata, if part-time) Extra days leave for work anniversary each year Enhanced Maternity; Maternity / Paternity Support; Adoption pay Family friendly employment policies Special and Significant Event Leave Participation in OMG's refer a friend scheme Continued personal and professional development 24/7 free access to an Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses Cycle to work scheme Access to NHS Discounts

Working at OneMedical Group

OneMedical Group is a family run organisation with our co-founders still involved in supporting our teams to be at their best. We have an ambitious strategy and mission, one that is shared and supported by our whole Group. The Group was started with the vision of delivering healthcare differently, and to make a real difference to the communities that we work with.


OneMedical Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. If you would like to discuss the support options available during the recruitment process please email: recruitment@onemedicalgroup.co.uk


Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.