GP Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Wolverhampton, WV10 9ST |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2805-26-0000 |
Summary
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 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 Job Responsibilities: Venepuncture Blood pressure recording Administer: Influenza vaccines Pneumococcal vaccines Shingles vaccines Administer B12 vaccines Collection of specimens as directed Urinalysis Height and weight measurement 24 Hr Blood Pressure monitoring Spirometry, peak flow measurements and nebulizing Performing ECG and recording Basic wound care including 2 layer bandaging Removal of sutures/clips etc. Assistance in the minor operating suite Clinical fridge maintenance & cold chain Smoking Cessation and other Health Promotion Activities To Assist in routine Child Health Surveillance To assist in Chronic Disease Clinics, including monitoring inhaler technique and foot pulses To perform NHS Health Checks and New patient checks To provide examination of ears and ear syringing in line with protocol To support delivery of clinical Quality & Outcomes Framework and QOF+ Undertake the following basic administrative activities as necessary Answering the telephone, receiving and transmitting messages Filing in forms Arranging patient appointments Liaise with other health care professionals Ordering of equipment and other supplies Filing and record keeping as necessary To order, monitor and manage clinical supplies To ensure clinical supplies are replaced/rotated across all clinical rooms To support other Health Care Professionals in the various chronic disease management clinics Any clinical tasks as deemed appropriate and supported by individual training To record appropriate information in patient held records, clinic records and the practice computer system to comply with legal and professional requirements. To maintain confidentiality at all times To comply with all appropriate practice policies, clinical practices and protocols To comply with health and safety fire regulations and to report accidents/ incidents to the relevant colleagues as soon as practical.