Health Care Assistant in Leeds inLeeds PUBLISHED WED 4 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section

£15,279.95 to £15,530.24 a year PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

Chapeltown Family Surgery ryOBtWn1

Job description

Are you caring and hard working and want to be part of a similar minded team? Have you experience of working in the NHS and in richly diverse inner city communities with all the rewards and challenges this brings? We require someone to work alongside us and to be the first point of contact in managing peoples long term conditions.

The right candidate will have the basic skills of phlebotomy and be able to do new patient health checks and NHS health checks. They will be doing the initial yearly reviews. They will be able to do ECG recording and advise patients on how to do Home BP monitoring as part of Hypertension reviews. In addition they will have done Flu vaccinations under PSD as well as B12, Shingles, pneumococcal vaccination also under PSD. They will have prepared and processed laboratory samples ie MSU, sputum, faeces including guiding patients in doing FIT testing. They will adhere to infection and control procedures

About us
The HCA will work under supervision of the senior nurse to deliver patient care. They will have both clinical and non clinical responsibilities including phlebotomy, NHS health checks and initial reviews of patients long term conditions but also regular stock control and general tidiness.

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To work as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you will need a variety of skills and qualities to provide effective care and support to patients. Here are some essential skills and qualifications:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.

2. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with patients and providing emotional support is crucial.

3. Compassion and Empathy: Understanding the feelings and experiences of patients to provide the best possible care.

4. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role may involve lifting and moving patients, as well as being on your feet for long periods.

5. Teamwork: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.

6. Patience and Resilience: Caring for patients, especially those with complex needs, can be challenging, so patience is essential.

7. Attention to Detail: Noticing changes in a patient's condition and following care plans accurately.

8. Basic IT Skills: Many healthcare environments use electronic patient records, so familiarity with computers is beneficial.

9. Organizational Skills: Managing your time and priorities effectively to ensure that all patient needs are met.

10. Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations: Knowledge of infection control, safeguarding, and maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff.

11. Basic Clinical Skills: Depending on the setting, you may need skills such as taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure), assisting with personal care, and understanding basic medical terminology.

Qualifications

While formal qualifications are not always required to become an HCA, some employers may prefer candidates with:

- Relevant Experience: Experience in care settings, either paid or voluntary, is highly valued.

- NVQs or Diplomas: Qualifications in Health and Social Care, such as an NVQ Level 2 or 3, can enhance your employability.

- Basic First Aid Certification: Having this certification can be beneficial.

Additional Training

Many employers offer on-the-job training, and you may also be expected to complete mandatory training courses, such as:

- Manual handling

- Health and safety

- Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children

- Infection prevention and control

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Chapeltown Family Surgery ryOBtWn1

Job description

About us The HCA will work under supervision of the senior nurse to deliver patient care. They will have both clinical and non clinical responsibilities including phlebotomy, NHS health checks and initial reviews of patients long term conditions but also regular stock control and general tidiness.

Requirements

Benefits

About us
The HCA will work under supervision of the senior nurse to deliver patient care. They will have both clinical and non clinical responsibilities including phlebotomy, NHS health checks and initial reviews of patients long term conditions but also regular stock control and general tidiness.