Apprentice Health Care Assistant
DR COHEN & PARTNERS
Leeds, Pudsey, WEST YORKSHIRE
Closes in 13 days (Monday 16 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 November 2026
Contents
Summary
The post holder will be supported and trained to become responsible for assisting the qualified nursing and medical staff in carrying out assigned tasks, involving direct nursing care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse/medical staff.
- Wage
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£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Healthcare support worker (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - Various Hours
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 24 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Clinical Duties
Conduct new patient registration checks and NHS Health Checks, including completing relevant paperwork and referrals.
Perform clinical observations and procedures including:Blood pressure monitoring
Urinalysis
Phlebotomy
Weight monitoring
Simple wound dressings
Provide lifestyle advice and support patients with appropriate referrals where required.
Collect, label and prepare patient specimens for collection, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately.
Assist with specimen collection and patient observations as required.
Patient Care & Professional Practice
Deliver a high standard of patient care and communication, ensuring patients feel supported and informed.
Maintain patient, staff and practice confidentiality at all times.
Adhere to all Practice policies, procedures and professional standards.
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
Contribute to a safe, secure and welcoming healthcare environment.
Administrative Duties
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using SystmOne.
Record consultations, treatments and clinical activities clearly and accurately.
Complete all required healthcare documentation and registration paperwork.
Support health promotion initiatives and seasonal campaigns, such as flu vaccination programmes.
Assist with ordering and displaying health promotion materials.
Clinical Environment & Stock Control
Ensure consulting rooms and clinical areas are clean, stocked and well maintained.
Monitor and replenish clinical supplies and equipment.
Support the safe management of clinical waste and sharps disposal.
Report maintenance, safety or stock issues to the Nurse Manager.
Health & Safety
Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
Work in accordance with Practice Health & Safety policies.
Identify and report potential risks or hazards.
Use workplace security systems and equipment safely and appropriately.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Contribute to quality improvement and service development activities.
Take responsibility for maintaining professional competence and development.
Participate in annual appraisals, training and learning opportunities.
Support apprentice training programmes and uphold learning agreements.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Communication & Teamwork
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and healthcare professionals.
Adapt communication methods to meet individual patient needs.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, managing workload effectively and contributing to excellent patient care.
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- 49 Intake Lane, Rodley, Leeds, LS13 1BT
- 703 Leeds & Bradford Road, Stanningley, Pudsey, LS28 6PE
- WEST LODGE SURGERY, NEW STREET, FARSLEY PUDSEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS28 5DL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
Training course
Healthcare support worker (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work in line with legislation, policies, standards, local ways of working and codes of conduct that apply to own role
- Work within the scope of practice, the limits of own knowledge and skills, escalating and reporting to others when needed
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe non-discriminatory person-centred care and support in line with individual’s established consent
- Implement a duty of care, recognising and responding to safeguarding and protection concerns and acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm
- Recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms that an individual is in pain, distress or discomfort to maximise comfort and wellbeing
- Recognise and respond to changes in individuals’ health and wellbeing
- Perform basic life support
- Undertake physiological measurements, selecting and using the correct tools or equipment
- Assist the registered practitioner in encouraging individuals to take or use their prescribed medication
- Promote access to fluids and nutrition in line with an individual’s care plan
- Support individuals with activities of daily living to maximise independence in line with their desired outcomes and plan of care
- Contribute to the storage of supplies and equipment
- Contribute to the cleaning, disinfecting and disposal of materials and equipment
- Support others with appointments, enquiries and referrals
- Communicate with individuals using techniques designed to facilitate understanding
- Recognise and respond to limitations in an individual’s mental capacity
- Act on opportunities to support others to maximise their health, well-being and positive lifestyle choices
- Record and store information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, including the safe use of technology
- Report and share information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, maintaining confidentiality
- Maintain a safe and healthy working environment, using a range of techniques for infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Move and handle equipment or other items safely and assist individuals
- Take action in response to identified concerns, risks, incidents or errors and near misses arising in the workplace
- Participate in appraisal and supervision to support ongoing personal development
- Participate in training and development activities including the Care Certificate Standards
- Reflect on own practice
- Contribute to improvement activities in the workplace, for example collecting and logging data for audit
- Use evidence to make suggestions for improving practice
- Work in line with legislation, policies, standards, local ways of working and codes of conduct that apply to own role
- Work within the scope of practice, the limits of own knowledge and skills, escalating and reporting to others when needed
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe non-discriminatory person-centred care and support in line with individual’s established consent
- Implement a duty of care, recognising and responding to safeguarding and protection concerns and acting in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm
- Recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms that an individual is in pain, distress or discomfort to maximise comfort and wellbeing
- Recognise and respond to changes in individuals’ health and wellbeing
- Perform basic life support
- Undertake physiological measurements, selecting and using the correct tools or equipment
- Assist the registered practitioner in encouraging individuals to take or use their prescribed medication
- Promote access to fluids and nutrition in line with an individual’s care plan
- Support individuals with activities of daily living to maximise independence in line with their desired outcomes and plan of care
- Contribute to the storage of supplies and equipment
- Contribute to the cleaning, disinfecting and disposal of materials and equipment
- Support others with appointments, enquiries and referrals
- Communicate with individuals using techniques designed to facilitate understanding
- Recognise and respond to limitations in an individual’s mental capacity
- Act on opportunities to support others to maximise their health, well-being and positive lifestyle choices
- Record and store information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, including the safe use of technology
- Report and share information related to individuals securely and in line with local and national policies, maintaining confidentiality
- Maintain a safe and healthy working environment, using a range of techniques for infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Move and handle equipment or other items safely and assist individuals
- Take action in response to identified concerns, risks, incidents or errors and near misses arising in the workplace
- Participate in appraisal and supervision to support ongoing personal development
- Participate in training and development activities including the Care Certificate Standards
- Reflect on own practice
- Contribute to improvement activities in the workplace, for example collecting and logging data for audit
- Use evidence to make suggestions for improving practice
Training schedule
You will attend Leeds City College one day per month.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-4 / A-C)
- Maths (grade 9-4 / A-C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Access to a vehicle is beneficial as you will be working across 3 sites
About this employer
West Leeds Family Practice
https://www.westleedsfamilypractice.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Permanent position on completion of apprenticeship - Subject to performance
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062125.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Monday 16 November 2026 at 11:59pm)