Job summary

The position is for 18 hours over two days (Monday and Tuesday) on a short term fixed contract .

We are looking for a General Practice Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team of four GP partners, three Salaried GPs, two Practice Nurses and two Healthcare Assistants. Hyde Park Surgery is an inner-city Practice, near Leeds University.

In this role you will assist our clinicians in the care of our patients, including treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. You will work under the supervision of the practice nursing team and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols. The post will include some administrative duties.

Basic Healthcare Assistant training is essential, including venepuncture, taking observations and ECG taking. Experience working in a GP surgery would be beneficial.

The ideal candidate will need to be friendly, efficient with communication skills and a strong sense of empathy and resilience.

Main duties of the job

The role includes, but is not limited to the following:

• perform venepuncture
• undertake baseline observations - blood pressure/pulse and assist with long term condition monitoring
• perform ECG recording for patients
• perform B12/flu injections but is not exhaustive, working to PSD and under the instruction of trained nursing colleagues
• ensure that specimens brought in by patients, or taken by doctors are tested and recorded appropriately or ready for collection by the pathology service
• chaperoning duties where necessary
• we also offer ongoing training

About us

We are a friendly practice made up of 7 GPs near to the University of Leeds, serving a young and ethnically diverse population of 11,000 patients. Our multidisciplinary team involves pharmacists, physiotherapists, podiatrists, social prescriber and mental health workers. We are a teaching practice for medical students. Our Practice Manager works part time and is supported by the Assistant Practice Manager. We have a hard working and dedicated team of receptionists who are supported by the Reception Manger.

Job summary

The post holder will work closely with GP practices to support individuals to build independence and personal resilience, enabling self-management of their mental health tailored to individual needs, raising awareness of the different services on offer locally. They will offer a number of appointments to patients to ensure patients are supported and have a wider understanding of their care pathway.

The GP Practices covered by this PCN are:

Burton Croft Surgery

Vesper Road Surgery

Craven Road Medical Practice

Kirkstall Lane Medical Centre

Ireland Wood &Horsforth

Hyde Park Surgery

Laurel Bank Surgery

Field Head Surgery

Highfield Surgery

Burley Park Medical Centre

Main duties of the job

You will provide a support, signposting, and ongoing referral service to patients with low level mental health issues. You will do this through referrals from GP Practices and other PCN services. You will be the first point of contact for people accessing mental health services through their GP and help them navigate and understand their care pathway. You will do so through active listening, guidance, explaining onward referral routes and encouraging participation in the community through signposting to local mental health services. You will refer onwards to more specialised services and work with these services to support patients to navigate their care and promote autonomy, self-help and provide resources and action planning to improve outcomes for patients who are struggling with low level mental health issues.

About us

Woodsley & Holt Park PCN is a large primary care network (PCN) with a combined patient population of approximately 100,000 across 10 GP practices, covering the areas of Woodhouse, Kirkstall, Burley,Hyde Park, Headingley,Cookridge and Horsforth. . The PCN footprint is of mixed diversity with pockets of deprivation and health inequalities. As one of the largest PCNs in Leeds we work at pace to deliver high quality services to our patients, which will evolve with the continuing development of the PCN.

Job summary

Mobile Domestic Caretaker

Hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday, split shift you will work 3.5 hours in the morning 6:009:30am and then return and work 4 hours in the evening 4:008:00pm equating to 7.5 hours worked each day

Location: Travel between multiple health centres across Leeds

Essential: Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and flexible Mobile Domestic Caretaker to provide high quality cleaning support across multiple NHS health centres in Leeds. You will cover staff absence and may be required to move between sites at short notice, so adaptability is key.

You will work across multiple locations:

Burmantofts, Bramley, Chapeltown, Halton, Holt Park, Hunslet, Kirkstall, Meanwood, Morley, Pudsey, Rothwell, Seacroft and Woodsley.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe environment in line with NHS cleaning standards
• Monitor and replenish cleaning stock
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and effectively
• Work independently as a lone worker
• Carry out moving and handling tasks
• Use basic computer systems for recording and reporting tasks

What Were Looking For:

• A confident driver with access to a reliable vehicle
• Someone who is flexible, organised and able to respond to changing needs
• Ability to work across multiple sites, sometimes moving at short notice
• Good communication and basic IT skills
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety

Main duties of the job

Travel Requirements

You must be a car driver with access to a vehicle, as you will travel to various sites across the city for both the morning and evening shifts.

What Youll Be Doing

You will play a vital role in delivering a high quality cleaning service across our health centres, ensuring all areas meet NHS Cleaning Standards. Your work will directly support safe, hygienic environments for patients, staff and visitors. Your duties will include using approved cleaning methods, equipment and materials to maintain:

• Clinical and office spaces, ensuring consistently high standards
• Sanitary areas
• Furniture, fixtures and fittings (high and low level)
• Carpeted areas and hard flooring
• Upholstery

What We Expect From You

• You are open, honest and able to use your own initiative
• You work well both independently and as part of a team
• You communicate clearly and respectfully with colleagues
• You are willing to receive feedback and keen to learn
• You have basic IT skills (or are willing to learn) to complete online competency and compliance training

If you have any queries please contact:

Ellyn Rogers - Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm - Mob: 07562 430897

Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants are reached.

About us

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.