Primrose Hill Surgery

GPA (General Practitioner Assistant)

The closing date is 30 January 2026

Job summary

Job Summary

We are seeking two experienced General Practice Assistant's (GPA's) to join our friendly, supportive GP practice. The successful candidates will provide both clinical and administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth running of the practice and the delivery of high-quality patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to develop their skills in a primary care environment and contribute meaningfully to patient care.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical support to GPs and other clinicians, including taking observations, phlebotomy, ECGs, and basic wound care (where trained and competent).

  • Prepare consulting rooms and maintain stock of clinical areas.

  • Support administrative processes, including patient documentation, clinical coding, processing letters and insurance requests, and managing tasks through clinical systems.

  • Deliver a professional, compassionate service to patients, responding to queries appropriately.

  • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support day-to-day operations.

  • Adhere to practice policies, procedures, and clinical governance standards.

  • Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations.

  • Participate in ongoing training, appraisals, and team meetings.

About us

About the Practice

Primrose Hill Surgery is a wellestablished NHS GP practice serving a diverse patient population in Camden, London, close to Chalk Farm station with excellent transport links. We provide comprehensive primary care services to registered patients, including routine and urgent appointments, chronic disease management, repeat prescriptions, test results and online services. The surgery operates an appointment only system with options to book appointments by phone or online and offers telephone consultations and same day urgent care when needed. The practice promotes high standards of patient care and a supportive, teambased working environment.

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1915-26-0001

Job locations

99 Regents Park Road

London

NW1 8UR


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide clinical support to GPs and other clinicians, including taking observations, phlebotomy, ECGs, and basic wound care (where trained and competent).

  • Prepare consulting rooms and maintain stock of clinical areas.

  • Support administrative processes, including patient documentation, clinical coding, processing letters and insurance requests, and managing tasks through clinical systems.

  • Deliver a professional, compassionate service to patients, responding to queries appropriately.

  • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support day-to-day operations.

  • Adhere to practice policies, procedures, and clinical governance standards.

  • Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations.

  • Participate in ongoing training, appraisals, and team meetings.

  • Job description

    Job responsibilities

  • Provide clinical support to GPs and other clinicians, including taking observations, phlebotomy, ECGs, and basic wound care (where trained and competent).

  • Prepare consulting rooms and maintain stock of clinical areas.

  • Support administrative processes, including patient documentation, clinical coding, processing letters and insurance requests, and managing tasks through clinical systems.

  • Deliver a professional, compassionate service to patients, responding to queries appropriately.

  • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support day-to-day operations.

  • Adhere to practice policies, procedures, and clinical governance standards.

  • Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations.

  • Participate in ongoing training, appraisals, and team meetings.

  • Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

    • Essential Criteria
    • * Previous experience as a General Practice Assistant or in a similar primary care role.
    • * Understanding of primary care workflows and clinical environment.
    • Strong organisational and communication skills.
    • *Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • * Confident use of clinical IT systems (e.g., EMIS Web & Docman).
    • * Commitment to patient-centred care, confidentiality, and professionalism.
    Person Specification

    Experience

    Essential

    • Essential Criteria
    • * Previous experience as a General Practice Assistant or in a similar primary care role.
    • * Understanding of primary care workflows and clinical environment.
    • Strong organisational and communication skills.
    • *Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • * Confident use of clinical IT systems (e.g., EMIS Web & Docman).
    • * Commitment to patient-centred care, confidentiality, and professionalism.

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Primrose Hill Surgery

    Address

    99 Regents Park Road

    London

    NW1 8UR


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Primrose Hill Surgery

    Address

    99 Regents Park Road

    London

    NW1 8UR


    Employer's website

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

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Operations Manager

    Michelle O'Donoghue

    michelle.odonoghue1@nhs.net

    Details

    Date posted

    05 January 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    A1915-26-0001

    Job locations

    99 Regents Park Road

    London

    NW1 8UR


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