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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.
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
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