GPA (General Practitioner Assistant)

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking two experienced General Practice Assistants to provide both clinical and administrative support in a GP practice. The successful candidates will play a vital role in ensuring patient care, managing clinical tasks, and supporting workflows efficiently. This is a great opportunity for motivated individuals looking to grow their skills in a supportive environment dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a General Practice Assistant or in a similar primary care role.
• Understanding of primary care workflows and clinical environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to GPs and other clinicians, including taking observations.
• Support administrative processes, including patient documentation and clinical coding.
• Deliver a professional, compassionate service to patients.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Clinical IT systems (e.g., EMIS Web & Docman)

Team collaboration

Job description

We are seeking two experienced General Practice Assistant's (GPA's) to join our friendly, supportive GP practice. The successful candidates will provide both clinical and administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth running of the practice and the delivery of high-quality patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to develop their skills in a primary care environment and contribute meaningfully to patient care.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical support to GPs and other clinicians, including taking observations, phlebotomy, ECGs, and basic wound care (where trained and competent).

Prepare consulting rooms and maintain stock of clinical areas.

Support administrative processes, including patient documentation, clinical coding, processing letters and insurance requests, and managing tasks through clinical systems.

Deliver a professional, compassionate service to patients, responding to queries appropriately.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support day-to-day operations.

Adhere to practice policies, procedures, and clinical governance standards.

Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations.

Participate in ongoing training, appraisals, and team meetings.

About us

About the Practice

Primrose Hill Surgery is a wellestablished NHS GP practice serving a diverse patient population in Camden, London, close to Chalk Farm station with excellent transport links. We provide comprehensive primary care services to registered patients, including routine and urgent appointments, chronic disease management, repeat prescriptions, test results and online services. The surgery operates an appointment only system with options to book appointments by phone or online and offers telephone consultations and same day urgent care when needed. The practice promotes high standards of patient care and a supportive, teambased working environment.

Job responsibilities

Provide clinical support to GPs and other clinicians, including taking observations, phlebotomy, ECGs, and basic wound care (where trained and competent).

Prepare consulting rooms and maintain stock of clinical areas.

Support administrative processes, including patient documentation, clinical coding, processing letters and insurance requests, and managing tasks through clinical systems.

Deliver a professional, compassionate service to patients, responding to queries appropriately.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support day-to-day operations.

Adhere to practice policies, procedures, and clinical governance standards.

Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations.

Participate in ongoing training, appraisals, and team meetings.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience as a General Practice Assistant or in a similar primary care role.
• Understanding of primary care workflows and clinical environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident use of clinical IT systems (e.g., EMIS Web & Docman).
• Commitment to patient-centred care, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.