General Practice Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Quarry Bank, DY5 2AE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9253-26-0042 |
Summary
Administrative & Workflow Management Oversee and process clinical correspondence, workflow tasks, and coding using appropriate IT systems. Manage QOF recall administration and maintain accurate patient registers. Coordinate patient appointments, referrals, diagnostic tests, and follow-up consultations. Provide administrative support for safeguarding processes and palliative care pathways. Administer ADHD and autism pathways, including liaison with external agencies such as education services. Communicate effectively with external providers, including on-call doctors, to facilitate admissions or obtain clinical advice while ensuring continuity of GP consultations. Complete core sections of non-clinical forms (e.g., insurance, mortgage, benefits) for GP review and approval. Patient Preparation & Support Prepare patients for GP consultations by taking a brief history and recording basic observations. Support long-term condition (LTC) reviews and NHS Health Checks, including follow-up actions. Clinical Duties (where trained and competent) Perform phlebotomy and basic observations (e.g., blood pressure). Conduct ECGs and urinalysis. Administer vaccinations under an approved Patient Specific Direction (PSD). Carry out urine dip tests and other routine checks as required.