GP Assistant

Job Summary:

A GP Assistant will support GPs in the smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP, freeing up their time to focus on the patient.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

· Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc. *(Part of our Clinical Support Team)*

· Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes.

· Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients.

· Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.

· Clinical investigations when required *(for example Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs \& phlebotomy)*

· Completing basic (non\-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc.

· GPA Competency Framework 2 Course – Training and certification.

· Explaining treatment procedures to patients

· Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on\-call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s)

Closing Date \- 16/10/2026

Interview Dates \- 22/10/2026 \& 23/10/2026

Pay: £12\.94\-£13\.23 per hour

Expected hours: 30\.0 per week

Benefits:

• On\-site parking

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

• General practice: 1 year (preferred)


• Phlebotomy: 1 year (preferred)


• GP Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

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