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General Practice Assistant

Barton Family Practice
Burton-on-trent, DE13 8LT Posted 27 October 2026 Apply by 20 November 2026
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Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

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Closest occupation match: SOC 2211, Generalist medical practitioners. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

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Role description

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

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

Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies

Supporting with QIF, QOF, LES, DES criteria

Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs, phlebotomy and wound care.

Coordinating Flu and Covid Clinics and ensuring all staff are kept up to date with current practice.

Support the GP with safeguarding processes and administration.

About us

We are a friendly, well-established semi-rural GP practice committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. We pride ourselves on maintaining a welcoming, supportive environment where patients are treated with compassion, respect, and continuity of care.

As a true "family practice," we value the relationships we build with our patients and strive to provide personalised care across all stages of life. Our dedicated multidisciplinary team works closely together to deliver excellent clinical care while supporting one another in a positive and collaborative workplace.

We are committed to the ongoing development and wellbeing of our staff and offer a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas, develop their skills, and play an active role in improving services for our patients.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0879-26-0011

Job locations

Barton Surgery

Short Lane

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE13 8LT

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Arranging appointment, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of 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 consultations

Supporting with QIF,QOF,LES,DES criteria

Participating in audit work where necessary

Completing basic forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc.

Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs, phlebotomy and wound care.

Coordinating Flu and Covid Clinics and ensuring all staff are kept up to date with current practice.

Support the GP with safeguarding processes/administration.

Ordering patient information booklets.

Organising the PAT testing of electrical equipment for the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Qualified in NVQ Level 3

Experience

Essential

  • Experience with electronic patient records, particularly EMIS and ERS systems.
  • Experience handling Subject Access Requests (SARs), medical records and redactions.
  • Experience supporting safeguarding administration.
  • Experience with QOF and running searches.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Effective time management and organisational skills - ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain accurate records and prioritise competing demands)
  • IT skills- confidence using Microsoft office, spreadsheets, calendars and databases.
  • Confidentiality and discretion- ability to handle sensitive personal and medical information appropriately.
  • Problem-solving skills ability to identify issues, follow procedures and escalate concerns appropriately.
  • Attention to detail accuracy when updating records, preparing documentation and processing request.
  • Teamwork and Independence ability to work independently while supporting the wider practice team.

Person specification

Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and co-operative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.

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

Barton Family Practice

Address

Barton Surgery

Short Lane

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE13 8LT

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.bartonfamilypractice.nhs.uk/

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