South Leicestershire Medical Group

Healthcare Assistant

South Leicestershire Medical Group View all jobs


North East England
Permanent
Exercise Therapist
GBP 0 - 13 per year

Posted 10 day(s) ago

Reference: 2419409


Job summary

South Leicestershire Medical Group are looking for a compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within the local community by supporting our patients with high-quality care in a professional and welcoming environment.

As part of our team, you will work alongside experienced clinical and non clinical team who are passionate about delivering excellent patient care.

What we can offer?

- Full time/part time hours available

- Competitive salary

- Annual leave increasing with long term service

- NHS pension

- NHS Blue Light Discount

- Salary Sacrifice Scheme (T&C's apply)

- Mental Health first aiders

- Access to NHS employee mental health support

- Guest speakers at Protected Learning Time meetings

- Continued personal and career development opportunities

- Free tea & coffee

- Summer and Christmas social events

- Free on-site parking

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support the clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring a positive patient experience. Duties will include assisting within clinics, carrying out basic clinical observations, preparing rooms and equipment, supportive administrative tasks where required and helping maintain a safe, clean and efficient working environment. You will work closely with clinicians, patients and colleagues as part of a busy and supportive team, playing an important role in the day to day running of the service and partnership.

About us

South Leicestershire Medical Group is a dynamic, progressive, and supportive place to work and are proud of our clinical care and innovation. We currently have a diverse clinical team supported by a progressive administrative structure, caring for a total of 25,000 patients over six sites in the South of Leicestershire, covering Market Harborough, Fleckney and Great Glen.

Why join us?

  • Great location easily accessible from Leicester and surrounding areas, with the added benefit of working in a semi-rural community.
  • Recognised training practice
  • Research, as one of the only few Level 4 NIHR research practices nationally, we're at the forefront of primary care research.
  • Well-being, focused culture. We value and actively support staff wellbeing and promote a healthy work-life balance.
  • Innovation by nature, we invest in cutting-edge technologies and systems to enable flexible, efficient working including Rapid Health, GP Autopilot, Abtrace and Health-tech1.
  • Strong development support, we offer a wide range of opportunities for clinical development, additional training and career progression.
Details
Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.69 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3364-26-0009

Job locations

Kibworth Medical Centre

Smeeton Road

Kibworth Beauchamp

Leicester

LE8 0LG

United Kingdom


Two Shires Medical Practice

Torch Way

Market Harborough

Leicestershire

LE16 9HL

United Kingdom


Old School Surgery

2a Station Street

Kibworth

Leicestershire

LE8 0LN

United Kingdom


Great Glen Surgery

24a Main Street

Great Glen

Leicestershire

LE8 9GG

United Kingdom


Fleckney Medical Centre

High street

Fleckney

Leicestershire

LE8 8AJ

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

The successful candidate plays a vital role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within the practice. Working under supervision of GPs and practice nurses, the successful candidate will undertake a variety of clinical duties including blood samples, performing NHS health checks, recording observation such as blood pressure, height, weight and BMO and assisting in routine clinical procedures.

The successful candidate ill be responsible for maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring all clinical activity is documented appropriately within the clinical system, and adhering to practice policies relating to confidentiality, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and health and safety. They will be expected to maintain clinical equipment, ensuring treatment room are clean, safe and fully stocked, and contribute to the smooth running of clinical services.

The post holder will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, remonstrating excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach when caring for patients. They will actively participate in training, practice meetings, and professional development activities to maintain and enhance their knowledge and skills while supporting the delivery of safe, effective and responsive healthcare services.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The successful candidate plays a vital role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within the practice. Working under supervision of GPs and practice nurses, the successful candidate will undertake a variety of clinical duties including blood samples, performing NHS health checks, recording observation such as blood pressure, height, weight and BMO and assisting in routine clinical procedures.

The successful candidate ill be responsible for maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring all clinical activity is documented appropriately within the clinical system, and adhering to practice policies relating to confidentiality, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and health and safety. They will be expected to maintain clinical equipment, ensuring treatment room are clean, safe and fully stocked, and contribute to the smooth running of clinical services.

The post holder will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, remonstrating excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach when caring for patients. They will actively participate in training, practice meetings, and professional development activities to maintain and enhance their knowledge and skills while supporting the delivery of safe, effective and responsive healthcare services.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • - Healthcare qualification such as NVQ level 2/3 in health and social care, care certificate or equivalent
  • - GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Experience
Essential
  • - Previous experience working within a GP practice
  • - Caring and compassionate approach
  • - Good communication
  • - Ability to work effectively within a team
  • - Willingness to learn and undertake training
  • - Understanding of patient confidentiality and professional boundaries
  • - Experience with clinical systems, SystmOne
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • - Healthcare qualification such as NVQ level 2/3 in health and social care, care certificate or equivalent
  • - GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Experience
Essential
  • - Previous experience working within a GP practice
  • - Caring and compassionate approach
  • - Good communication
  • - Ability to work effectively within a team
  • - Willingness to learn and undertake training
  • - Understanding of patient confidentiality and professional boundaries
  • - Experience with clinical systems, SystmOne
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

South Leicestershire Medical Group

Address

Kibworth Medical Centre

Smeeton Road

Kibworth Beauchamp

Leicester

LE8 0LG

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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

Employer details
Employer name

South Leicestershire Medical Group

Address

Kibworth Medical Centre

Smeeton Road

Kibworth Beauchamp

Leicester

LE8 0LG

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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