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Red House Surgery

General Practice Assistant (GPA)

Red House Surgery

North East England

Exercise Therapist

Job summary Our GP Assistant will support the smooth running of clinics by performing routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP, freeing...

15 hour(s) ago

Red House Surgery

General Practice Assistant (GPA)

Red House Surgery

North East England

Exercise Therapist

Job summary Our GP Assistant will support the smooth running of clinics by performing routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP, freeing...

15 hour(s) ago

Red House Surgery

General Practice Assistant (GPA)

Red House Surgery View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Exercise Therapist

Posted 15 hour(s) ago

Reference: 2446156

Job summary

Our GP Assistant will support the smooth running of clinics by performing routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP, freeing up their time to focus on the patient.

You will be assigned a GP Mentor and will follow an accredited training programme leading to award of the GP Assistant certificate more information can be found here: General Practice Assistants |https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/gp-assistant

Main duties of the job

Liaise between patient and doctor as requested

Deal with non clinical patient queries ahead of GP consultations

Liaise with external organisations such as care homes and community nursing teams

Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc as appropriate.

Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes

Supporting with QOF reviews

Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients

Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs and phlebotomy

Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc

Track and record evidence of your experience against the national competency framework.

About us

Our team comprises of GP partners, salaried Gp's, Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, First Contact Physio's, GP Assistants, Social Prescriber, Care Coordinators and practice nursing team providing care to 20,000 patients. Our non-clinical team comprises of managers, and patient service administrators

Our practice has been rated as "Good" by the CQC. We take pride in delivering quality care to our patients and have a strong training and personal development ethos

We are a friendly, supportive team who pride ourselves on delivering outstanding patient care, as well as protecting the safety and well-being of staff.

We are an expanding and growing practice and open to change and innovation

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2625-26-0008

Job locations

Red House Surgery

96 Chesterton Road

Cambridge

CB4 1ER

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

A GPA will support the GP(s) smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient.

Tasks could include

Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.

Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes

Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients

Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.

Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy

Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc

Explaining treatment procedures to patients

Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s)

Support the GP with immunisations/wound care

Job description

Job responsibilities

A GPA will support the GP(s) smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient.

Tasks could include

Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.

Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes

Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients

Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.

Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy

Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc

Explaining treatment procedures to patients

Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s)

Support the GP with immunisations/wound care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Desirable

Qualified in Phlebotomy
Preferred to be Qualified to NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a nursing team
Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

Experience of working in primary care
Experience of working in a GP practice

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to provide quality care
Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

Basic IT skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Desirable

Qualified in Phlebotomy
Preferred to be Qualified to NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a nursing team
Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

Experience of working in primary care
Experience of working in a GP practice

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to provide quality care
Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

Basic IT skills

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.