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Jessop Medical Practice

General Practice Assistant (GPA)

The closing date is 09 November 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated General Practice Assistant (GPA) to join our friendly NHS GP surgery.This varied and vital role supports our GPs and wider practice team, helping to improve efficiency and enhance patient care.

Main duties of the job

You will assist with coding, summarising, document management, medical reports and administrative tasks, as well as providing hands-on support during GP clinics.

About us

Jessop Medical Practice provides healthcare to approximately 17,000 patients in the heart of Amber Valley, Derbyshire. We work from 2 purpose-built premises in Leabrooks and Ripley.

We pride ourselves on our supportive team culture, excellent local reputation, and commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

We offer-

A supportive and welcoming team environment.

Opportunities for professional development and training

Modern, purpose built premises.

The chance to make a real difference to patient care in the local community.

Details

Date posted

25 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2479-25-0009

Job locations

Greenhill Lane

Leabrooks

DE55 1LU


Church Farm

Steeple Drive

Ripley

Derbyshire

DE5 3TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Process and action clinical correspondence (letters, results, tasks).

Assist GPs with administrative and clinical tasks. Extracting key information from clinical correspondence, such as monitoring results or summaries, and update patient records.

Assist the administrative team by contributing to efficient workflow coordination.

Support with recall systems, audits, and QOF/IIF activities.

Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.

Contribute to the smooth running of the practice.

Maintain accurate records in compliance with confidentiality and data protection regulations.

Assisting in the preparation of materials for meetings, audits, and other administrative functions

Assist GPs with both administrative and basic clinical duties (e.g., taking blood pressure, ECGs, phlebotomy).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Process and action clinical correspondence (letters, results, tasks).

Assist GPs with administrative and clinical tasks. Extracting key information from clinical correspondence, such as monitoring results or summaries, and update patient records.

Assist the administrative team by contributing to efficient workflow coordination.

Support with recall systems, audits, and QOF/IIF activities.

Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.

Contribute to the smooth running of the practice.

Maintain accurate records in compliance with confidentiality and data protection regulations.

Assisting in the preparation of materials for meetings, audits, and other administrative functions

Assist GPs with both administrative and basic clinical duties (e.g., taking blood pressure, ECGs, phlebotomy).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Willingness to learn and develop within the role.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
  • Caring and professional attitude towards patients.
  • Previous experience in a medical or healthcare setting.
  • Basic understanding of medical terminology.
  • IT literacy, especially with SystmOne or similar medical software.
  • Willingness to undertake training for specific clinical tasks as required.

Desirable

  • Experience working in a GP practice or healthcare environment.
  • Knowledge of NHS procedures and patient care protocols.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Willingness to learn and develop within the role.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
  • Caring and professional attitude towards patients.
  • Previous experience in a medical or healthcare setting.
  • Basic understanding of medical terminology.
  • IT literacy, especially with SystmOne or similar medical software.
  • Willingness to undertake training for specific clinical tasks as required.

Desirable

  • Experience working in a GP practice or healthcare environment.
  • Knowledge of NHS procedures and patient care protocols.

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

Jessop Medical Practice

Address

Greenhill Lane

Leabrooks

DE55 1LU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Jessop Medical Practice

Address

Greenhill Lane

Leabrooks

DE55 1LU


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Alayna Cresswell

alayna.cresswell@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

25 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2479-25-0009

Job locations

Greenhill Lane

Leabrooks

DE55 1LU


Church Farm

Steeple Drive

Ripley

Derbyshire

DE5 3TH


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