Registered Nursing Associate or Experienced Healthcare Assistant

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The closing date is 01 March 2026

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.

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. Due to the cross‑site nature of the role, building strong working relationships within practice teams and across the PCN is essential to ensure professional support, effective communication, and excellent patient outcomes.

Please see Job Description for full details of the role.

The Job Description is intended as a guide and may evolve over time to meet the changing needs of the PCN. Any changes will be discussed with the postholder.

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.

Central North Leeds PCN currently employs Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Paramedics, Healthcare Assistants/Phlebotomists, Occupational Therapists, Social and Wellbeing Prescribers and a Nursing Team.

We expect all employees to carry out their duties in a professional manner with a client focus, ensuring that respect and courtesy is shown to them, colleagues, other service providers and all those in contact with the organisation.

The Practices work together with a range of local providers, including community services, social care and the voluntary sector, to offer more personalised, co‑ordinated health and social care to their local populations.

Assist in patient assessment, care planning, and care delivery under supervision. The scope of practice depends on registration: HCAs primarily monitor patients and escalates concerns, while NAs are able to provide more detailed, in‑depth care.

Assist in the assessment, planning, and delivery of patient care, working under the supervision of Registered Nursing Associate, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and other MDT professionals.

Undertake holistic patient assessments, considering physical, psychological, and social needs, particularly for patients with frailty, long‑term conditions, or complex care needs.

Complete all aspects of Part 1 and Part 2 Annual Health Reviews (with appropriate support and training).

Perform basic clinical procedures, including measurement of vital signs; blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation and diabetic foot checks, to monitor patient health status.

Complete MUST (Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool) assessments, identify risks of malnutrition, escalates concerns appropriately, and contribute to care planning.

Carry out MUAC (Mid Upper Arm Circumference) measurements where weight‑based assessments are not suitable.

Support the care of patients requiring wound care, dressings, and other minor clinical interventions, ensuring appropriate escalation, referral, and follow‑up where required.

Proactively identify signs of deterioration in physical or cognitive health and take timely…