NHS
General Practice Assistant (GPA)
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Job Description
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- Administrative Support
- Sort clinical correspondence, coordinate referrals, and book tests and follow-ups.
- Extract key information from letters, accurately code patient data, and update records.
- Help free up GP time by managing workflow and prioritising key tasks.
- Basic Clinical Tasks
- Assist with blood pressure checks, urine dipstick testing, ECGs, phlebotomy, and more.
- Support GPs during immunisations or wound care.
- Provide clear, compassionate communication to patients regarding procedures and care.
- Coordination & Liaison
- Act as a vital link between GPs, other clinicians, external agencies, and patients.
- Ensure seamless patient care across the network by liaising with hospital teams, social services, and community providers.
- Patient-Centred Care
- Treat every patient with respect, kindness, and confidentiality.
- Direct patients to the most appropriate service or support within the PCN.
- Willingness to undertake or already possess a GP Assistant Certificate (or equivalent).
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or completion of a healthcare assistant course.
- Previous experience in an administrative or healthcare role (GP surgery or primary care experience is highly desirable).
- Knowledge of patient confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding principles.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- A commitment to teamwork and the ability to work under your own initiative.
- Full UK driving licence (for travel between sites, if needed).
- Flexibility to adapt to the evolving needs of primary care.
- Competency in basic clinical tasks such as phlebotomy and ECG.
- Familiarity with GP software systems (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne).
- Understanding of the Quality Outcome Framework (QoF) & Investment and Impact Framework (IIF).
- Willingness to undertake or already possess a GP Assistant Certificate (or equivalent).
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or completion of a healthcare assistant course.
- Previous experience in an administrative or healthcare role (GP surgery or primary care experience is highly desirable).
- Knowledge of patient confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding principles.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- A commitment to teamwork and the ability to work under your own initiative.
- Full UK driving licence (for travel between sites, if needed).
- Flexibility to adapt to the evolving needs of primary care.
- Competency in basic clinical tasks such as phlebotomy and ECG.
- Familiarity with GP software systems (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne).
- Understanding of the Quality Outcome Framework (QoF) & Investment and Impact Framework (IIF).
Job summary
Clacton PCN has a fantastic opportunity for a General Practice Assistant (GPA) to join our team on a full-time basis for 37.5 hours per week over 5 days (with some Saturdays as required.) Part time is also available.
As a General Practice Assistant, you'll be based in one (or at most two) of our practices, playing a critical role in supporting our GPs and ensuring a positive care experience for the local community. If you are a well organised person who thrives on a busy working environment, where no two days are the same, then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
About us
Clacton Primary Care Network is a collaborative group of six GP practices (East Lynne Medical Centre, North Clacton Medical Group, Old Road Surgery, Thorpe Surgery, Fronks Road Surgery, and Harewood Surgery) working together to provide high-quality, patient-centred healthcare.
Details
Date posted
20 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.34 an hour
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
28528
Job locations
East Lynne Medical Centre
3/5 Wellesley Road
Clacton on Sea
Essex
CO15 3PP
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
East Lynne Medical Centre
3/5 Wellesley Road
Clacton on Sea
Essex
CO15 3PP
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
East Lynne Medical Centre
3/5 Wellesley Road
Clacton on Sea
Essex
CO15 3PP
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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