Healthcare Assistant

Leedscommunityhealthcare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based health services provider in Leeds is seeking enthusiastic health care assistants to join their expanding ambulatory integrated clinic service. Responsibilities include providing clinical treatments and ensuring compliance with health protocols while promoting self-management for patients. Ideal candidates should be resilient and passionate about wound care. Flexible working options are available, with roles ranging from fulltime to part-time. A commitment to providing high-quality care to the people of Leeds is essential.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to NHS discount sites

Qualifications

• Experience in providing clinical treatment in a clinic setting.
• Ability to manage patients following health and safety protocols.
• Motivated and resilient with a passion for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care and work closely with colleagues across services.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance framework.
• Manage clinic diary and attend clinical supervision regularly.

Skills

Wound care

Communication

Patient management

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and dynamic health care assistant to join our join our expanding ambulatory integrated clinic service.

Clinic locations citywide providing care to ambulatory patients in clinic settings with referrals from primary care and LCH neighbourhood teams.

We will support you with a fully tailored induction programme and will encourage and facilitate on-going development, including the opportunity to develop and learn skills from team members.

You will be resilient, motivated, and adaptable to work in a clinic setting, with a passion for wound care and providing the best possible care for the patients of Leeds.

The service runs Monday to Friday, we are looking for fulltime and part time staff (minimum of 3 days a week). We can offer flexible working on days worked if part time and shifts available are 8-4 or 10-6pm (location dependent). You will be asked to cover more than one clinic location weekly and you will be required to provide annual leave and sickness cover at other locations around the city for service needs.

Provide clinical treatment in a clinic setting working solo but will have access to registered clinicians for advice via MS teams or phone

Your duties will include:

• Wounds, Catheter Care and injections within your scope of practice
• Managing patients in a clinic setting following health and safety, risk assessments and carrying out moving and handling techniques if required.
• Complete clinical training needs and development, statutory and mandatory training and in service training.
• Attend clinical supervision regularly
• Managing your clinic diary
• Provide advice to administration, as well as patients/relatives/carers.
• Promote self-management where indicated for the patient

Main duties of the job

Provide holistic care for our patients. You will work closely with colleagues in Citywide Services, Falls, Continence, Urology and Colorectal Care and Palliative and End of Life Care teams and GP services to co-ordinate the best care for patients. Great communication skills and maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out procedures. Provide person centred care, helping patients to reach their goals and promoting self-management. You will be resilient, motivated, and adaptable to working in an ever-changing environment, a passion for providing the best possible care. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.

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Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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• Frequency Annual (Agenda for Change roles)
• Vacancy Reference C9833-798-25
• Contract Type Permanent
• Weekly Working Hours 37.5
• Closing Date 08 January, 2026
• Staff Group Allied Health Professionals
• Business Unit Adult Business Unit
• Location Woodsley Health Centre, 3 Woodsley Road, Woodhouse, Leeds, United Kingdom