General Practice Assistant [GPA]
BARDOC
Bury, BL9 0ST · Bury, BL9 0NJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£14.30
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 October 2026
12 days leftJob description
This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term position covering maternity leave. To be considered for this post, applicants must possess a minimum of one y...
The role will involve working in a patient-centred and holistic way, to promote an individuals well-being.
The post holder will support the smooth running of clinics by performing routine tasks, both clinical and administrative, on behalf of the GPs and other health practitioners within the Practices.
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 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
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. 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)
Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy GPA Competency Framework 2
Support the GP with immunisations setting up clinics and arranging reviewing admin triage daily.
Support the PM and the Team leader with setting up the flu annual clinics.
Prepare all paperwork and take mins for clinical meetings and run reports requested by the Practice Manager.
Ensure important patient register is updated monthly along with all other registers ie safeguarding, carers, dementia, Learning disabilities, Deaths.
Review the practice websites and be the main coordinator for the practice face book pages adding in clinical information.
Rock Healthcare is a long established, forward thinking and dynamic GP Practice currently serving around 9,500 patients. We are based at Moorgate Primary Care Centre in Bury.
Located in the heart of Bury, Knowsley Medical Centre is a friendly, high-achieving practice serving 4,500 patients. We are backed by a supportive multidisciplinary team and an active PPG.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years experience in working within a GP Practice
- Previous experience of working a primary care setting and maintained their own clinics. Audit experience would be a requirement of the role.
- Experience of general office procedures e.g. manual and computerised record and filing systems, photocopying and emails
- Ability to work well with all other colleagues with the practice and be a good communicator with patients in order to prevent complaints
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience in minute taking and accurate recording of meetings
- Responding to queries and simple problem solving
- Setting up and maintaining manual and electronic filing systems
Communcation
Essential: - Excellent telephone and verbal communication skills.
Desirable: - Fluency in more than one language (bilingual or multilingual)
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in primary care clinical systems, including EMIS Web, Docman, and Accurx.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good presentational skills
- Organised approach
- Multi-tasking
- Computer literate
- Effective interpersonal skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of administration
- Office systems and procedures
- Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and EMIS.
- Understanding of confidentiality regulations and protocols
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong commitment to excellent service provision
- Ability to prioritise work
- Adaptable to situations
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Honesty and integrity
- Commitment to team working
- Commitment to the principles of equality and diversity
- Self-motivated, pro-active and innovative
- Commitment to learning and personal development
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education with at least 5 C or Grade 4 GCSES or equivalent
- Accredited 2-year General Practice Assistant (GPA) programme completed.
- Phlebotomy trained
Desirable: - Qualified in ECG, Patient Health Checks, Blood Pressure Measuring; - Basic First Aid knowledge
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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