Registered Nursing Associate or Experienced Healthcare Assistant in Leeds

The NA/HCA is an integral member of the Central North Leeds PCN clinical team, providing patient‑centred care and support across primary care and community settings. The role involves working under the supervision and guidance of our Registered Nursing Associate and Advanced Clinical Practitioner, while contributing to the delivery of high‑quality, coordinated care.

Main duties of the job

• The postholder will primarily support Care Homes and Frailty services, assisting with patient care, monitoring, and coordination.
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as the role may involve participation in short‑term PCN projects, including vaccination programmes (e.g., flu and COVID), ad‑hoc QOF clinics, and covering for practice capacity pressures.
• The postholder will work across multiple GP practices and community settings.
• Building strong working relationships within practice teams and across the PCN is essential to ensure professional support, effective communication, and excellent patient outcomes.

About us

Central North Leeds PCN consists of 5 GP Practices (over 7 sites): Alwoodley Medical Centre, Diamond Medical Group, Meanwood Health Centre, North Leeds Medical Practice and Street Lane Medical Practice, with a combined population of approx. 81,000 patients. We aim to provide high quality services adhering to principles of best practice, promoting equal opportunities and working positively with diversity. We can offer you an invigorating and supportive working environment with excellent opportunities for career development, working alongside compassionate colleagues.

Job responsibilities

• Assist in patient assessment, care planning, and care delivery under supervision.
• The scope of practice depends on registration: HCAs primarily monitor patients and escalate concerns, while NAs are able to provide more detailed, in‑depth care.
• Undertake holistic patient assessments, considering physical, psychological, and social needs, particularly for patients with frailty, long‑term conditions, or complex care needs.
• Perform basic clinical procedures, including measurement of vital signs; blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation and diabetic foot checks, to monitor patient health status.
• Support the care of patients requiring wound care, dressings, and other minor clinical interventions, ensuring appropriate escalation, referral, and follow‑up where required.
• Provide health education and advice to patients, carers, and care home staff, promoting self‑care, prevention, and independence wherever possible.
• Administer medications and injections, including flu and COVID vaccinations, in accordance with PSDs, practice protocols, training, and indemnity arrangements.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date patient records in line with scope of practice and PCN standards.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, HCAs, NAs, and administrative staff to deliver integrated, patient‑centred care.
• Engage in role‑appropriate training, development, and mandatory updates.

Person Specification

• Nursing Associate: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) with active registration OR Healthcare Assistant: Willingness to undertake role‑appropriate training and development.
• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (for HCA).
• Understanding of escalation processes and recognising patient deterioration.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient‑centred approach.
• Full UK Driving License and access to own vehicle as it is necessary to travel across multiple PCN sites.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.