About this role
Job summary
Vacancy - Healthcare Assistant
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week(Monday to Friday to cover operational hours between 8am 6:30pm applicants must be able to work Thursday and Friday 08:30am to 6:30pm)
Annual Salary:£24,852.60
Interview Date: Wednesday 26th August (all interviews will be held face to face)
Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role.
Leeds Student Medical Practice strives to provide inclusive, non-judgemental person-centred care to a diverse student population coming from the UK and around the world. Our ethos is grounded in compassion, accessibility, and equity, recognising the unique pressures and challenges of student life.
The Practice clinical priorities include Sexual and Reproductive Health, Mental health and wellbeing, young adult long-term condition diagnosis and management, and LGBTQIA+ health. There is a strong focus on prevention, early intervention, and continuity of care.
We are seeking colleagues, both clinical and non-clinical, who are willing to work with the needs of the registered patients and are open to developing their skills in responding to the clinical priorities. We are seeking colleagues who are empathetic, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality, holistic NHS care.
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.
Beyond that, it's all about your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people and build relationships
Job Description attached to the advert.
About us
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.
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: Friday 14th August 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 26th August 2026
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
Good clear and confidence communicator Good standard of literacy Ability to work under pressure and prioritise own workload
Desirable
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 Experience of working with the general public Excellent consultation skills 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
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 Student Medical Practice
Address 4 Blenheim Walk
Leeds
LS2 9AE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsstudentmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)