General Practice AssistantNHS

Job summary

A GPA will support the smooth running to 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 of the job

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

Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies

Supporting with QIF, QOF, LES, DES criteria

Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs, phlebotomy and wound care.

Coordinating Flu and Covid Clinics and ensuring all staff are kept up to date with current practice.

Support the GP with safeguarding processes and administration.

Job description

Arranging appointment, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of 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 consultations

Supporting with QIF,QOF,LES,DES criteria

Participating in audit work where necessary

Completing basic forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc.

Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs, phlebotomy and wound care.

Coordinating Flu and Covid Clinics and ensuring all staff are kept up to date with current practice.

Support the GP with safeguarding processes/administration.

Ordering patient information booklets.

Organising the PAT testing of electrical equipment for the practice.

About us

We are a friendly, well-established semi-rural GP practice committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. We pride ourselves on maintaining a welcoming, supportive environment where patients are treated with compassion, respect, and continuity of care.

As a true "family practice," we value the relationships we build with our patients and strive to provide personalised care across all stages of life. Our dedicated multidisciplinary team works closely together to deliver excellent clinical care while supporting one another in a positive and collaborative workplace.

We are committed to the ongoing development and wellbeing of our staff and offer a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas, develop their skills, and play an active role in improving services for our patients.