Appleby Medical Practice

GP Assistant - Admin

The closing date is 04 August 2025

Job summary

GPA - Admin - Part time (30hrs per week / 4 days)

Working pattern will include 8am start and 6.30pm finish times.

The ability to be flexible, with excellent written and communication skills are essential and candidates will be required to assist with covering absence / holiday cover if necessary.

You must be calm, patient, empathetic, computer literate and efficient with the ability to work under pressure. Excellent team playing and multi-tasking skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to patients and practice staff. Duties can include but are not limited to supporting the administration and receptionist teams with patient registration, booking appointments, processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner and in accordance with current policies. Support staff with the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.

About us

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and highly organised individual, to join our very busy Practice.

Details

Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,726 a year Upon completion of probationary

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2553-25-0000

Job locations

The Riverside Building

Chapel Street

Appleby

Cumbria

CA16 6QR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Eden Primary Care Network GP Assistant - Admin Job Description for full information

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Eden Primary Care Network GP Assistant - Admin Job Description for full information

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within General Practice
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving & analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within General Practice
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving & analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Appleby Medical Practice

Address

The Riverside Building

Chapel Street

Appleby

Cumbria

CA16 6QR


Employer's website

https://www.applebymedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Appleby Medical Practice

Address

The Riverside Building

Chapel Street

Appleby

Cumbria

CA16 6QR


Employer's website

https://www.applebymedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Manager

Jackie Burns

jackie.burns2@nhs.net

01768351584

Details

Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,726 a year Upon completion of probationary

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2553-25-0000

Job locations

The Riverside Building

Chapel Street

Appleby

Cumbria

CA16 6QR


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