General Practice Admin & Reception Specialist

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided for all areas

Annual appraisal

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Islington Central Medical Centre in London is seeking a General Practice Assistant to support GPs by taking on administrative and basic clinical tasks. You will handle reception duties, book appointments, respond to patient queries and arrange referrals, tests and follow-ups.

The role requires Care Certificate completion and GCSE English and Maths, with experience in healthcare and EMIS knowledge desirable.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 1–C or equivalent.
• Care Certificate completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Support GPs by taking on administrative and basic clinical tasks.
• Handle reception duties: book appointments, answer calls, respond to patient queries.
• Arrange appointments, referrals, tests and follow-ups.
• Assist senior GPs with admin tasks and health forms.
• Support management with rotas, complaints and claims.
• Liaise with outside agencies on behalf of the GP.
• Monitor and respond to practice emails.
• Assist with meeting QOF targets.
• Support management of long-term conditions.
• Chase letters and results.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Work under supervision from GPs and senior staff.

Skills

Word

Excel

IT skills

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Care Certificate

Tools

EMIS

Docman

ERS

Job description

Islington Central Medical Centre in London is seeking a General Practice Assistant to support GPs by taking on administrative and basic clinical tasks. You will handle reception duties, book appointments, respond to patient queries and arrange referrals, tests and follow-ups.

The role requires Care Certificate completion and GCSE English and Maths, with experience in healthcare and EMIS knowledge desirable.