Healthcare Assistant

Kippax Hall Surgery

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our nursing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, high achieving GP Practice in Kippax, Leeds.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated team player who is keen to play an integral role in providing high quality care to our patients.

The position is part time and will be for 24 hours per week to fit within the days and times listed below

Tuesday afternoons 13:00 to 18:00

Wednesday all day 08:00 to 18:00

Friday all day 08:00 to 18:00

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

We recognise that Healthcare Assistants have varying levels of experience and we will provide the necessary training and support to further develop your skills so that you are able to carry out all of the main duties over time.

About us

We are a small and friendly practice located on the outskirts of Leeds.

Our team currently consists of 4 GP's, a nursing team of 6 made up of Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants, a reception team of 5 Care Coordinators and 5 Administrators. We also have a Practice Manager and Assistant Practice Manager.

Date posted

26 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1072-25-0000

Job locations

54 High Street

Kippax

Leeds

LS25 7AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Basic Wound Management
  • Screening and gathering information such as blood pressure, height, weight, urinalysis, pulse and diabetic foot checks
  • Carrying out new patient checks and NHS Health Checks to include health promotion and lifestyle advice
  • Administration of medication - flu and pneumococcal vaccinations and B12
  • Carrying our ECG's
  • Venepuncture
  • Assisting GP's with minor surgery and contraception clinics
  • Stock ordering and room maintenance

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Basic Wound Management
  • Screening and gathering information such as blood pressure, height, weight, urinalysis, pulse and diabetic foot checks
  • Carrying out new patient checks and NHS Health Checks to include health promotion and lifestyle advice
  • Administration of medication - flu and pneumococcal vaccinations and B12
  • Carrying our ECG's
  • Venepuncture
  • Assisting GP's with minor surgery and contraception clinics
  • Stock ordering and room maintenance

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Experience of working in a clinical environment.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop clinical skills.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice.
  • Formal healthcare qualification.
Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Experience of working in a clinical environment.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop clinical skills.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice.
  • Formal healthcare qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Kippax Hall Surgery

Address

54 High Street

Kippax

Leeds

LS25 7AB


Employer's website

https://kippaxhallsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kippax Hall Surgery

Address

54 High Street

Kippax

Leeds

LS25 7AB


Employer's website

https://kippaxhallsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Karen Taylor

Karen.taylor7@nhs.net

01133854558

Date posted

26 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1072-25-0000

Job locations

54 High Street

Kippax

Leeds

LS25 7AB


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