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General Practice Assistant (GPA)

Primary Care Careers

The closing date is 12 May 2025

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Job summary

Clacton PCN has a fantastic opportunity for a General Practice Assistant (GPA) to join our team on a full-time basis for 37.5 hours per week over 5 days (with some Saturdays as required.) Part time is also available.

As a General Practice Assistant, you'll be based in one (or at most two) of our practices, playing a critical role in supporting our GPs and ensuring a positive care experience for the local community. If you are a well organised person who thrives on a busy working environment, where no two days are the same, then we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

  • Administrative Support
    • Sort clinical correspondence, coordinate referrals, and book tests and follow-ups.
    • Extract key information from letters, accurately code patient data, and update records.
    • Help free up GP time by managing workflow and prioritising key tasks.
  • Basic Clinical Tasks
    • Assist with blood pressure checks, urine dipstick testing, ECGs, phlebotomy, and more.
    • Support GPs during immunisations or wound care.
    • Provide clear, compassionate communication to patients regarding procedures and care.
  • Coordination & Liaison
    • Act as a vital link between GPs, other clinicians, external agencies, and patients.
    • Ensure seamless patient care across the network by liaising with hospital teams, social services, and community providers.
  • Patient-Centred Care
    • Treat every patient with respect, kindness, and confidentiality.
    • Direct patients to the most appropriate service or support within the PCN.

About us

Clacton Primary Care Network is a collaborative group of six GP practices (East Lynne Medical Centre, North Clacton Medical Group, Old Road Surgery, Thorpe Surgery, Fronks Road Surgery, and Harewood Surgery) working together to provide high-quality, patient-centred healthcare.

Date posted

20 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.34 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

28528

Job locations

East Lynne Medical Centre

3/5 Wellesley Road

Clacton on Sea

Essex

CO15 3PP


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake or already possess a GP Assistant Certificate (or equivalent).
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or completion of a healthcare assistant course.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in an administrative or healthcare role (GP surgery or primary care experience is highly desirable).
  • Knowledge of patient confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding principles.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail.
  • A commitment to teamwork and the ability to work under your own initiative.
  • Full UK driving licence (for travel between sites, if needed).
  • Flexibility to adapt to the evolving needs of primary care.

Desirable

  • Competency in basic clinical tasks such as phlebotomy and ECG.
  • Familiarity with GP software systems (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne).
  • Understanding of the Quality Outcome Framework (QoF) & Investment and Impact Framework (IIF).
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake or already possess a GP Assistant Certificate (or equivalent).
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or completion of a healthcare assistant course.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in an administrative or healthcare role (GP surgery or primary care experience is highly desirable).
  • Knowledge of patient confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding principles.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail.
  • A commitment to teamwork and the ability to work under your own initiative.
  • Full UK driving licence (for travel between sites, if needed).
  • Flexibility to adapt to the evolving needs of primary care.

Desirable

  • Competency in basic clinical tasks such as phlebotomy and ECG.
  • Familiarity with GP software systems (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne).
  • Understanding of the Quality Outcome Framework (QoF) & Investment and Impact Framework (IIF).

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

East Lynne Medical Centre

3/5 Wellesley Road

Clacton on Sea

Essex

CO15 3PP


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

East Lynne Medical Centre

3/5 Wellesley Road

Clacton on Sea

Essex

CO15 3PP


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Clacton PCN

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Date posted

20 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.34 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

28528

Job locations

East Lynne Medical Centre

3/5 Wellesley Road

Clacton on Sea

Essex

CO15 3PP


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