General Practice Assistant - Lanfranc Medical Centre
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2026 |
| Location: | Harrow, HA1 3QE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | U0011-26-0012 |
Summary
Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Administration & Workflow Support Receive, sort, and prioritise all incoming clinical correspondence, ensuring appropriate action by the GP. Signpost relevant clinical post to appropriate team members (e.g. clinical pharmacists, nursing team). Accurately extract key clinical information from hospital letters, test results, and reports, and code appropriately within the patient electronic record. Support the GP by coordinating followup actions arising from clinical correspondence. Appointment, Referral & Follow Up Coordination Arrange patient appointments, referrals, investigations, and follow up reviews as instructed by the GP. Coordinate home visits and liaise with internal teams to ensure continuity of care. Assist in the management of patient recalls, including QOF and IIF reviews. Clinical Support Duties Prepare patients prior to GP consultations, including gathering brief clinical histories and performing basic observations. Undertake clinical tasks as required and within competence, including: Blood pressure measurements Urinalysis (dip testing) Blood glucose monitoring ECG recordings Phlebotomy Assist the GP during minor procedures, including wound care and immunisations. Explain treatment procedures to patients when requested by the GP, ensuring patient understanding and reassurance. Patient Liaison & External Coordination Act as a key point of contact for patients, managing telephone, facetoface, and electronic enquiries in a professional and compassionate manner. Support the GP by liaising with external agencies, including: Hospital teams Community services Oncall doctors and urgent care providers Facilitate timely clinical advice or admissions, allowing the GP to continue consultations efficiently. Reception & Administrative Support Assist with patient registrations, temporary resident administration, and record updates. Provide administrative and reception cover as required to maintain service continuity. Maintain the security, confidentiality, and tidiness of the reception and clinical areas. General Responsibilities Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support safe, efficient patient care. Adhere to confidentiality, data protection, infection control, and governance requirements. Undertake adhoc duties consistent with the role to support the smooth running of the practice. Maintain flexibility in working practices to meet the evolving needs of the practice and its patients.