Neighbourhood Clinical Assistant

Role Introduction

Are you looking for a varied role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy meeting interesting people from various walks of life on a daily basis? If so, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for Neighbourhood Clinical Assistants to join our Integrated Neighbourhood Teams based at Seacroft and Chapeltown.

The service is at the heart of the NHS long term plan to provide more care in community settings, such as in patients homes, whilst enabling early discharge from hospital and reducing hospital admissions.

When you join us, we will work with you to develop your own personal development plan. We are proud of our career progression, supporting you to undertake specific training and offering apprenticeships to help you develop.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team alongside nurses, therapists and self management facilitators to provide the highest standard of care.

You will need to assess and respond to the changing needs of the patient, working within your own limits and seeking support from the wider clinical team where appropriate. 

You will undertake tasks such as administering medicine, wound care, catheter care and patient observations. 

You must have excellent communication, organisational and IT skills.

Please note this role does require a full Driving License and use of your own vehicle which is essential to this job role.

Please contact Nicola Marshall Operational Team Manager 07949 102418 or Christina Collins Operational Support Manager 07947273925 for more information about the role.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached. 

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job.

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.