Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 9EF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A5222-26-0003 |
Summary
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Undertake new patient health checks Carry out NHS Health Checks Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 7 day BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out Height, weight and BMI measurements Act as a chaperone as required Carry out ECGs as requested Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Provide support during minor operations and coil clinics as required Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate