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ADMINISTRATOR COORDINATORNHS

Northampton, NN7 3QN Permanent Negotiable
Posted 19 August 2026 Closing date 28 August 2026
Northampton Rail Station (4.6 miles away) Northampton Bus Interchange (4.9 miles away)

Job summary

We are looking for an organised, approachable and proactive GP Trainee Coordinator and Administrative Support Officer to join our busy GP practice.

This varied role will provide dedicated support to our GP trainees and locums, alongside general administrative support for the practice. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Main duties of the job

GP trainees and locums

  • Act as the main point of contact for GP trainees
  • Develop and coordinate a comprehensive induction programme for GP trainees and locums
  • Arrange regular meetings with GP trainees
  • Attend the weekly GP trainee wellbeing meeting for up to 30 minutes on Thursday mornings
  • Ensure joint surgeries and other required sessions are correctly booked on the rota
  • Review GP trainee leave requests to ensure they meet the relevant requirements before submitting them to the partners for approval
  • Ensure GP trainee leave and absences are reported promptly to the GP Training Lead
  • Provide ongoing administrative support to GP trainees throughout their placement
  • Administer annual leave requests for all staff
  • Record approved leave on the rota once it has been authorised by the relevant Team Lead or partners
  • Liaise and coordinate with the rota administrator
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date leave and rota records

Please note that this role is responsible for administering and recording annual leave; responsibility for approving or declining staff leave remains with the relevant Team Lead or partners.

  • Set up new staff on the relevant systems, including Windows access, smart card permissions and ICE access
  • Assist with the summarising of medical records
  • Provide cover during the medical secretarys annual leave, including processing urgent and two-week-wait referrals
  • Undertake other appropriate administrative duties to support the effective running of the practice

Job description

Key responsibilities

GP trainees and locums

  • Act as the main point of contact for GP trainees
  • Develop and coordinate a comprehensive induction programme for GP trainees and locums
  • Arrange regular meetings with GP trainees
  • Attend the weekly GP trainee wellbeing meeting for up to 30 minutes on Thursday mornings
  • Ensure joint surgeries and other required sessions are correctly booked on the rota
  • Review GP trainee leave requests to ensure they meet the relevant requirements before submitting them to the partners for approval
  • Ensure GP trainee leave and absences are reported promptly to the GP Training Lead
  • Provide ongoing administrative support to GP trainees throughout their placement

Annual leave and rota administration

  • Administer annual leave requests for all staff
  • Record approved leave on the rota once it has been authorised by the relevant Team Lead or partners
  • Liaise and coordinate with the rota administrator
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date leave and rota records

Please note that this role is responsible for administering and recording annual leave; responsibility for approving or declining staff leave remains with the relevant Team Lead or partners.

General administrative support

  • Set up new staff on the relevant systems, including Windows access, smart card permissions and ICE access
  • Assist with the summarising of medical records
  • Provide cover during the medical secretarys annual leave, including processing urgent and two-week-wait referrals
  • Undertake other appropriate administrative duties to support the effective running of the practice

About us

Bugbrooke Medical Practice is committed to providing high-quality patient care delivered by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. We are a rural practice caring for over 10,750 patients and dispensing to over 3,900 patients.

We are part of the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and a proud member of the Blue Primary Care Network (PCN). Together, we work to ensure patients have access to all the services they need.

Bugbrooke Medical Practice is an accredited training practice and for many years has been involved in the post graduate training of fully qualified doctors who wish to enter the speciality of general practice.

Our vision is clear, to be a trusted provider in healthcare, delivering exceptional, personalised care that is deeply rooted in our commitment to continuous learning, clinical excellence, and community engagement.

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