General Practice Assistant
Barton Family Practice
Burton-on-trent, DE13 8LTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 November 2026
24 days leftJob description
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...
Arranging appointment, referrals, tests and follow up
appointments of patients.
Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
27 October 2026
Last checked
27 October 2026
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