Clinical Assistant

Are you looking for a varied role where no two days are the same?

Do you enjoy meeting interesting people from different walks of life on a daily basis?

If so, then why not join us as a Neighbourhood Clinical Assistant!

We are recruiting Clinical Assistants to join our Middleton Neighbourhood Team in the South of Leeds.

The Neighbourhood Teams run 8am to 10pm every day with various shift patterns. We understand that people have busy lives, and we offer flexible work opportunities where possible.

This is an exciting role that incorporates many different aspects of patient care delivered to a wide range of patients.

We will support you with a fully tailored induction programme and will encourage and facilitate on-going development, including the opportunity to develop and learn skills from team members from a variety of professions., You will work in a multidisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, and self management facilitators, providing care to patients in their own home.

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 provide patients with clinical support for example administering medications, undertaking wound care and carrying out observations.

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, 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.