Apprentice Health Care Assistant – West Leeds Family Practice – Leeds

Overview

This Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship provides the opportunity to gain practical experience supporting patients and healthcare professionals while working at West Leeds Family Practice. The role focuses on providing high-quality patient care, assisting qualified nurses and medical staff with clinical tasks, and helping maintain a safe and welcoming healthcare environment across three GP surgery locations in Leeds and Pudsey.

Apprentices will develop skills in patient care, communication, clinical observations, and healthcare administration. Responsibilities include carrying out NHS Health Checks, monitoring blood pressure, supporting blood tests and specimen collection, assisting with simple wound dressings, and providing health and lifestyle advice under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals. The role also involves maintaining accurate patient records using SystmOne, preparing clinical rooms, managing medical supplies, following infection prevention procedures, and supporting health promotion activities.

The apprenticeship is suited to someone who is caring, patient, organised, and has good communication, teamwork, and attention-to-detail skills. Applicants must have GCSE English and Maths at grades 4–9 and pass a DBS check. Access to a vehicle is beneficial as the role involves working across three sites. Training will be provided by Luminate Education Group, with attendance at Leeds City College one day per month while working towards the Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification. The role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a starting wage of £15,392 per year. A permanent position may be offered after successful completion, depending on performance

About the Employer

West Leeds Family Practice

Training to be Delivered

• Develop patient care skills while supporting qualified nurses and healthcare professionals.
• Carry out clinical observations and physiological measurements, including blood pressure and weight monitoring.
• Learn how to support NHS Health Checks, patient assessments, and healthcare referrals.
• Understand safeguarding, duty of care, patient consent, and person-centred care.
• Recognise and report changes in patients’ health, wellbeing, or physical condition.
• Develop professional communication skills when working with patients, carers, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate patient records and handle confidential medical information securely.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe disposal of clinical waste.
• Learn basic life support, workplace health and safety, and how to respond appropriately to risks and emergencies.
• Support health promotion activities and encourage patients to make positive lifestyle choices.
• Complete the nationally recognised Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification and relevant Care Certificate Standards alongside practical workplace experience.