Spirit Primary Care Limited
Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 20 November 2026

Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly clinical team at Spirit Primary Care.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in a Primary Care setting who is confident supporting patients with long-term health conditions, carrying out health checks and assessments, undertaking phlebotomy and administering vaccinations.

At Spirit Primary Care, we believe that great patient care starts with great people. You will be joining a supportive, multidisciplinary clinical team, working alongside GPs, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, other Healthcare Assistants and wider Primary Care Network colleagues.

You will also benefit from dedicated one-to-one support from our Lead Nurse, helping you develop your skills, build confidence and deliver high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job
Working as part of the wider clinical team, your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking routine health checks and patient assessments, including ECGs, blood pressure, BMI and other relevant measurements.
• Carrying out baseline observations, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
• Supporting the management of patients with long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma and COPD, in line with agreed protocols and your level of competence.
• Undertaking phlebotomy and assisting with the collection and processing of clinical specimens.
• Administering vaccinations and injections in accordance with relevant training, competency and practice protocols.
• Providing wound care and supporting patients with other clinical needs within your scope of practice.
• Ensuring clinical specimens are accurately labelled, recorded, stored and prepared for onward transportation.
• Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous patient records and following relevant clinical policies and procedures.

About us
Spirit Primary Care is an independent primary care organisation committed to delivering high-quality patient care while creating a positive, supportive and rewarding workplace for our people.

We have a friendly, welcoming and collaborative culture where teamwork, respect and communication are valued. We believe our people are our greatest asset and are committed to ensuring everyone feels supported, listened to and appreciated.

We invest in our colleagues through training, development and opportunities to grow, while encouraging new ideas and continually looking for ways to improve the care we deliver.

Join Spirit Primary Care and be part of a team where your contribution matters and the work you do makes a real difference.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £13.50 to £14.40 an hour, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: E0462-26-0050

Job locations
Rushey Mead Health Centre, 8 Lockerbie Walk, Leicester, East Midlands, LE4 7ZX, United Kingdom
Asquith Surgery, 693 Welford Road, LEICESTER, LE2 6FQ, United Kingdom
Beaumont Leys Health Centre, 1 Little Wood Close, LEICESTER, LE4 0UZ, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification.
• Qualified to undertake phlebotomy.

Experience
Essential

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a Primary Care setting.
• Experience undertaking clinical observations, health checks and patient assessments.
• Experience in phlebotomy and administering vaccinations or injections.
• An understanding of long-term condition management and the needs of patients with ongoing health conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and patient-centred approach.
• The ability to work independently, use your own initiative and recognise when to seek advice or escalate concerns.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

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: Spirit Primary Care Limited
Address: Rushey Mead Health Centre, 8 Lockerbie Walk, Leicester, East Midlands, LE4 7ZX, United Kingdom

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: HR Team, hr@spirit-primarycare.com

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