Job Summary
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CLINICAL ROLE. IT IS NOT A CARE ASSISTANT ROLE
This is an unusual opportunity to join a mature and well developed Primary Care Network (PCN) in an adapted split role. We are seeking an HCA (Primary Care Support Worker) to be employed by West Leeds PCN but mainly deployed at Hillfoot Surgery, one of our member practices. The successful applicant would work for 80% of their working week at Hillfoot doing the practice work they require; the remaining 20% will be PCN work which will cover all of our 6 member practices. This role will be varied and interesting and will require moving around between all of our member practices. Therefore, a driving licence and access to a car will be crucial. Please see further down for the types of task we need undertaking
Main duties of the job
The workflow elements of this role will be predominantly as you would expect from a practice based HCA but with the added variety of some PCN work. Please see the uploaded job description for more information about the responsibilities of the role
About Us
West Leeds Primary Care Network (PCN) has a significant workforce of around 60 people in varying clinical disciplines. The PCNalready employs a significant HCA workforce which works at scale on a pro-rated basis across all of our six member practices. The PCN HCA's very much form the backbone of a great deal of our clinical work so it is a vibrant team to be part of. Hillfoot Surgery, the main base for this role has GP partners, a nursing and HCA team plus a full administrative team on site to help you bed in to this slightly unusual role. Please see the websites for both practices further down this advertisement.
Details
Date posted
12 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.21 to £14 an hour depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
W0027-25-0011
Job locations
Manor House
23 Robin Lane
Pudsey
LS28 7BR
Hillfoot Surgery
126 Owlcotes Road
Pudsey
West Yorkshire
LS28 7QR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities And Duties
* Phlebotomy
* Blood pressure checks
* ECG test (but not the reading and assessing of the results)
* Vaccinations (flu, B12, Covid) **
* NHS Health Checks
* Urinalysis
* Height and weight recording
* Physical checks for patients with serious mental illness (SMI) and learning disabilities (LD)
* Dressings
* Supporting GPs and practice nurses with long term condition reviews
* Health promotion and signposting to services
* On site chaperoning
* Processing laboratory samples
* Vaccine / cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
* Ordering of medical equipment
* Surgical equipment restocking / stock rotation
* Clearing and restocking consultation rooms
* Assisting GPs during minor surgery
This list is not exhaustive and you may be asked to perform other grade appropriate duties
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities And Duties
* Phlebotomy
* Blood pressure checks
* ECG test (but not the reading and assessing of the results)
* Vaccinations (flu, B12, Covid) **
* NHS Health Checks
* Urinalysis
* Height and weight recording
* Physical checks for patients with serious mental illness (SMI) and learning disabilities (LD)
* Dressings
* Supporting GPs and practice nurses with long term condition reviews
* Health promotion and signposting to services
* On site chaperoning
* Processing laboratory samples
* Vaccine / cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
* Ordering of medical equipment
* Surgical equipment restocking / stock rotation
* Clearing and restocking consultation rooms
* Assisting GPs during minor surgery
This list is not exhaustive and you may be asked to perform other grade appropriate duties
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Venepuncture
* ECGs
* Please see uploaded job specification document for full requirements
Desirable
* Experience of working in a GP practice or PCN
* Please see uploaded job specification document for full requirements
Qualifications
Essential
* Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification
* Please see uploaded job specification document for full requirements
Desirable
* GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
* Please see uploaded job specification document for full requirements
Person Specification
Essential
* Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification
* Please see uploaded job specification document for full requirements
Desirable
* GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
* Please see uploaded job specification document for full requirements
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
West Leeds Primary Care Network
Address
Manor House
23 Robin Lane
Pudsey
LS28 7BR
Employer's website
https://www.westleedspcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
West Leeds Primary Care Network
Address
Manor House
23 Robin Lane
Pudsey
LS28 7BR
Employer's website
https://www.westleedspcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr