Job Description

Vacancy - Healthcare Assistant
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday to cover operational hours between 8am - 6:30pm)
Circa 23,874.96 per annum inclusive (dependent on skills and experience)
Interview Date: Wednesday 5th November (all interviews will be held face to face)
Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role.
Leeds Student Medical Practice (LSMP) are a busy GP Surgery, close to the University of Leeds, caring for students and their families studying in the City. We have a permanent vacancy for a Healthcare Assistant to join our large, supportive, busy and friendly team. We want the most resilient people to come and join our LSMP practice - no two days will be the same.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our caring, enthusiastic, and hardworking Nursing team at LSMP.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to perform a varied role which will included general health checks with a focus on phlebotomy. Flexibility and the ability to work in a busy clinical environment is important as are outstanding communication and IT skills. You will enjoy working autonomously as well as working as part of larger multi disciplinary team. self motivation and using your initiative is essential.
Prior experience of working in a General Practice or Primary Care would be a great advantage but is not essential. Candidates would ideally possess the Care Certificate or have a willingness to work towards this.
About us
Beyond that, its all about your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people and build relationships.
We are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy sooner if sufficient applicants apply.
If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Carolyn Mitchell, Deputy Nurse Lead, on carolyn.mitchell@nhs.net
LSMP is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.
Closing date: Monday 20th October
Interview Scheduled: Wednesday 5th November
Details
Date posted
06 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
23,874.96 a year (Depending on skills and experience)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A3902-25-0017
Job locations
4 Blenheim Walk
Leeds
LS2 9AE
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder works under indirect supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse and undertakes tasks and duties delegated by the practice nurses or a suitably qualified registered professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of our diverse patient population and following our internal policies and procedures along with best practice.
The nursing team works in partnership with the medical team to provide care to patients with undifferentiated conditions (minor illness and minor injury) at the point of contact or referring/signposting them to alternative appropriate services. Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder works under indirect supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse and undertakes tasks and duties delegated by the practice nurses or a suitably qualified registered professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of our diverse patient population and following our internal policies and procedures along with best practice.
The nursing team works in partnership with the medical team to provide care to patients with undifferentiated conditions (minor illness and minor injury) at the point of contact or referring/signposting them to alternative appropriate services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• General education (GCSEs or equivalent)
• Have completed the Care Certificate or willingness to work towards this qualification

Desirable

• Certificates relating to professional areas of the role

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of working alongside nursing teams
• Experience of working as a health care assistant or phlebotomist
• Willing to develop further Clinical skills for the role
• Good clear and confidence communicator
• Good standard of literacy
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize own workload
• Experience of working with the general public
• Excellent consultation skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Experience of EMIS
• Awareness of local and national health policy
• Awareness of issues within the wider health economy

Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Be computer literate, able to operate commonly used IT packages
• Able to work as part of team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Clinical skills Perform phlebotomy, ECG, health checks, 24 hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
• Chaperone trained

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• General education (GCSEs or equivalent)
• Have completed the Care Certificate or willingness to work towards this qualification

Desirable

• Certificates relating to professional areas of the role

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of working alongside nursing teams
• Experience of working as a health care assistant or phlebotomist
• Willing to develop further Clinical skills for the role
• Good clear and confidence communicator
• Good standard of literacy
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize own workload
• Experience of working with the general public
• Excellent consultation skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Experience of EMIS
• Awareness of local and national health policy
• Awareness of issues within the wider health economy

Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Be computer literate, able to operate commonly used IT packages
• Able to work as part of team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Clinical skills Perform phlebotomy, ECG, health checks, 24 hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
• Chaperone trained

Skills Required