Old Parsonage Surgery

General Practice Assistant

The closing date is 08 October 2025

Job summary

A GPA will support the GP(s) smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient.

Main duties of the job

Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.

Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes

Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients

Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.

Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy

Completing basic forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc

Explaining treatment procedures to patients

Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultations

Support the GP with immunisations and wound care

About us

We are a focal point of Goudhursts community and pride ourselves on our commitment to putting patients first. Being a small surgery in a rural area means we are able to provide continuity of care to our patients.

We also value our team and the individual skills and experience they bring.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5058-25-0002

Job locations

Back Lane

Goudhurst

Cranbrook

TN17 1AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

A GPA will support the GPs smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient.

Duties

Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.

Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes

Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients

Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.

Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy

Completing basic forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc

Explaining treatment procedures to patients

Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation

Support the GP with immunisations/wound care

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

A GPA will support the GPs smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient.

Duties

Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.

Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes

Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients

Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.

Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy

Completing basic forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc

Explaining treatment procedures to patients

Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation

Support the GP with immunisations/wound care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as a GPA
  • Experience in phlebotomy

Desirable

  • Experience using EMIS
  • Experience using Docman
  • Experience using ERS

Qualifications

Essential

  • GPA certificate qualification
  • Qualified in phlebotomy
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as a GPA
  • Experience in phlebotomy

Desirable

  • Experience using EMIS
  • Experience using Docman
  • Experience using ERS

Qualifications

Essential

  • GPA certificate qualification
  • Qualified in phlebotomy

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

Old Parsonage Surgery

Address

Back Lane

Goudhurst

Cranbrook

TN17 1AN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Old Parsonage Surgery

Address

Back Lane

Goudhurst

Cranbrook

TN17 1AN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Amada Trimmer

amanda.trimmer@nhs.net

01580211241

Details

Date posted

10 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5058-25-0002

Job locations

Back Lane

Goudhurst

Cranbrook

TN17 1AN


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