GP Assisstant
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.80 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £14.80 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, E14 7LJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | A3595-26-0015 |
Summary
Clinical Support Duties Provide direct support to GPs by taking patient histories and undertaking baseline observations. Complete simple clinical observations and investigations as directed locally, including but not limited to urine dipstick testing, blood pressure measurement, ECGs, and phlebotomy (subject to training and competency). Facilitate routine and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring and provide appropriate advice and instructions to patients. Carry out BMI checks as directed. Act as a chaperone in accordance with practice policy. Patient Pathway and Care Coordination Support practice patients by arranging appointments, onward referrals, clinical tests, and follow-up appointments. Assist GPs in liaising with external agencies, including supporting the arrangement of patient admissions while the GP continues with consultations. Provide coordination and navigation for patients and their carers across health and care services, working closely with Social Prescribing Link Workers, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, and other primary care professionals. Clinical Documentation and Forms Complete basic (non-opinion) forms and core sections of more complex forms GP review, approval, and signature. Produce accurate , and complete clinical records in line with professional standards and practice policy. Extract relevant information from clinical correspondence, apply appropriate medical codes, and ensure accurate updating of patient records. Quality, Governance, and Improvement Support the delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, QIPP, enhanced services, and other quality or cost-effectiveness initiatives. Contribute to public health campaigns (e.g. flu clinics) through advice, direct care, and opportunistic health promotion. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage healthy lifestyles and self-care. Review and work in accordance with the latest guidance to ensure compliance with NICE, CQC, and other regulatory standards. Contribute to and embrace the full spectrum of clinical governance, including significant events, audits, and quality improvement activity. Professional Development Develop and agree a personal development plan using a reflective approach to practice, operating under appropriate clinical supervision. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes. Attend formal appraisal meetings at least every 12 months, with progress against objectives reviewed regularly. General Responsibilities Prioritise, organise, and manage own workload to maintain and promote quality and patient safety. Maintain a clean, tidy, and effective working environment at all times. Be responsive to changing patient needs and service provision, adapting scope and nature of practice as required. Be aware of and comply with duties under current legislation, including safeguarding adults and children, equality, and health and safety. Participate in the management of patient complaints and incidents when requested, contributing to shared learning and service improvement. Additional Responsibilities Clinical Coding and Administration In addition to the above, the post holder will undertake clinical coding and administrative responsibilities, dependent on service need: Accurately clinically code data into the patient record using the clinical system. Identify relevant clinical information within correspondence and code appropriately, highlighting actions for clinicians where required. Input, extract, and analyse data to support audits, reports, patient safety initiatives, and QOF income. Scan, file, store, and attach patient-related documentation to electronic healthcare records in line with the practice Document Management Policy. Action all incoming correspondence, emails, and mail in a timely and accurate manner. Highlight urgent or time-critical information to the appropriate clinician. Assist with total triage administration and conduct system searches as requested. Answer incoming telephone calls and deal with queries appropriately or redirect as necessary. Support clinical and non-clinical staff with administrative tasks as required. Act as a chaperone when required. Wider Responsibilities Participate in formal and informal training events to promote best practice. Contribute to local policies, protocols, and initiatives that improve patient identification, assessment, and ongoing support. Support shared learning across the practice team. Assist with opening and closing procedures in line with the duty rota. Provide support and cover for reception staff during periods of absence, as required. Policies and Governance The post holder must work in accordance with: Practice policies and procedures, including the Document Management Policy, Information Governance, Data Protection, and Confidentiality policies. Safeguarding Adults and Children policies. Health and Safety legislation and infection prevention and control standards. CQC fundamental standards and professional codes of conduct.