About this role
Job summary
*Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 29th July 2026*
Shifts are based at Enhanced Access Hubs located across the Leeds.
Main duties of the job
To assist and support delivery of high standards of nursing care provided in-house to patients of the practices across Leeds. To work as an effective member of the existing primary care nursing team and Practice team in the provision of high quality, easily accessible appointments. To work under the supervision of a qualified health professional in providing health screening, promotion and ongoing monitoring. To work at all times to safeguard the interests of the patients and to maintain the high standards and reputation of the Leeds GP Confederation.
About us
The Leeds GP Confederation has two purposes:
To be a voice for and represent General Practice in the Leeds Health and Care System:
A collective voice for General Practice that will be heard throughout the health and care system
Through representation and active participation in the health & care system to contribute to the setting of strategy and decision making
To hold contracts to enhance access to healthcare across Leeds and to provide a range of services to General Practices:
By providing services and holding contracts that directly support General practice
By having an infrastructure that enables, where appropriate, at scale working for the benefit of general practice and populations
Inclusive transparent governance
Not-for-profit
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Provide appointments within the Practices to support patient care within agreed clinical protocols.
To provide general health assessments and screening to the practice population with reference to other members of the Practice team as appropriate.
Maintain accurate patient records.
To contribute to the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team.
To assist in the provision of General Practice services within the scope of their own professional practice.
To participate in appraisal, and ongoing development in line with local and national strategies.
Specific duties
NHS Health Checks
Phlebotomy
Chaperoning duties
Clearing and re-stocking consulting trollies
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
Collection of data for Chronic Disease Management e.g. Blood pressure, pulse, alcohol consumption, activity level, smoking status, dementia screening ,diabetic foot screening.
Offer health promotion related to patient identified issues
Utilise nurse protocols to identify and report abnormal readings to supervising Practice nurse/GP and registered surgery.
Simple wound care, removal of stitches/ staples.
Assist LARC in LARC clinics.
Responsible for the health and safety of the use of practice equipment and the transportation of collected specimens to hospital
Confident with computer systems are essential, as expected to use SystmOne and EMIS
Any other duties considered relevant to the post
Professional development
To be aware of responsibilities for health and safety as part of the practice team.
To demonstrate efficient and effective use of resources
To demonstrate commitment to their own professional development
Job description subject to review and amendment in consultation with the post holder.
Infection, Prevention and Control
All staff working for Leeds GP Confederation must comply with the National Hand Hygiene and personal protective equipment policy. Training must be done and evidenced that it meets the standards addressed in the Core Skills Frameworks - Skills for Health. All staff irrespective of role must take all reasonable care to minimise the spread of a healthcare associated infection occurring to patients, visitors and staff (including you) as a consequence of actions and/or omissions at work.
This Job Description provides a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list. The postholder may be asked to undertake any other relevant duties appropriate to the post. The Job Description may be amended over time, in consultation with the postholder to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Skills Essential
Ability to provide quality care Good interpersonal and communication skills Good organisational skills Good team working skills Effective time management skills Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions Competent working with Microsoft Office Health and safety awareness
Desirable
Knwledge of SystmOne and/or EMISWeb Skills in Phlebotomy, NHS Health Checks, Blood Pressures Basic first aid knowledge Awareness of Blood Borne Viruses
Qualities/Attributes Essential
An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Able to work on own initiative Able to work under pressure and remain calm Flexible and adaptable Aware of own limitations Keen to develop
Experience Essential
Experience within a healthcare setting
Desirable
Experience of role in GP Practice
Qualifications Essential
Healthcare Assistant Qualification Phlebotomy
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 Leeds GP Confederation
Address Leeds GP Confederation
Building 3, White Rose Park
Millshaw Park Lane,
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS11 0DL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsgpconfederation.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)