Job Description

GP Assistant

Job Summary

We have a varied and rewarding opportunity for a GP Assistant to join our small,

friendly and effective team at Cornerways Surgery.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Practice Manager, you will support the General Practitioners (GPs) to ensure the efficient provision of medical services and clinics by performing several routine clinical and administrative duties.

About us

Cornerways is a patient focused, two GP partnership with a holistic approach to care. The GPs are supported by a team of professional and experienced clinical and non-clinical staff to provide the highest possible standard of care to approximately 4000 patients. Our limited catchment area allows us to offer our patients same day urgent and same or next working day non-urgent appointments with their named GP. We have consistent positive patient feedback and our staff retention is high.

Job description

The GP assistant role is a developing role that includes both clinical and administrative work. Completion of the GP Assistant Skills Certificate is desirable, though applicants with relevant skills or experience will be considered and supported.

Job responsibilities

Duties may include

(with training and supervision as needed):

Clinical:

NHS Health Checks

ECGs

Venepuncture

Urinalysis

Injections under a PSD e.g B12, NHS adult vaccinations

Record keeping of clinical notes

Chaperoning

Administrative and coordinating care

Primarily: Patient note summarising

When tasked by GP or PM

Explaining treatment procedures to patients and signposting to information

Referral Support

Administrative tasks according to needs of practice, e.g recalls and coding.

Medical form filing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable:

GP Assistant Skills Certificate

Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining

NHS health check training

Phlebotomy certification

Certification in administration of injections under PSD (e.g. B12, NHS vaccines)

Other Knowledge and Skills

Essential:

Experienced in NHS Health Checks

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Strong IT skills

Clear, polite telephone manner

Effective time management (planning and organising)

Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

Competent in the use of Office and Outlook

EMIS user skills

AccuRx user 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.

Immunisation Status

For clinical work, applicants will need to prove their vaccination and seroconversion status for Hepatitis B.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.80 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 12 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

NHS Health Checks: 1 year (required) Administration: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: GPA July 2025