NHS GP Assistant - Primary Care Support

Chard, Ilminster & Langport (Click) Pcn; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The GP Assistant position within the Chard, Ilminster & Langport Primary Care Network (PCN) offers a unique opportunity to work alongside GPs and a diverse healthcare team in the NHS. You will perform routine clinical and administrative tasks to support patient care and improve clinic efficiency.

You will be involved in preparing patients, basic clinical procedures, and co-ordinating referrals and follow ups while upholding high standards of confidentiality and professional development.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy; able to follow procedures.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and data protection.
• UK DBS check required; NHS registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort clinical post and prioritise GP actions.
• Extract information from clinical letters and add to notes.
• Arrange appointments, referrals, tests and follow ups.
• Prepare patients for GP appointments and take brief histories.
• Perform basic tests (BP, urine, ECG) and phlebotomy.
• Complete admin tasks requiring GP approval (forms, letters).
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Liaise with external agencies for admissions/advice.
• Support immunisations and wound care.
• Report to Practice Manager and GP Lead daily.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong IT skills

Organisational skills

Patient care oriented

Education

GP Assistant Certificate

Tools

MS Office

EMIS

Job description

The GP Assistant position within the Chard, Ilminster & Langport Primary Care Network (PCN) offers a unique opportunity to work alongside GPs and a diverse healthcare team in the NHS. You will perform routine clinical and administrative tasks to support patient care and improve clinic efficiency.

You will be involved in preparing patients, basic clinical procedures, and co-ordinating referrals and follow ups while upholding high standards of confidentiality and professional development.