General Practitioner Assistant

We are seeking to appoint one motivated and enthusiastic GP Assistant with a hands on approach and experience to join our Clinical and Clinical

Administration team within the practice. GP Assistants report directly to the Clinical

Pharmacist and Clinical Director. We offer a good benefits package,

as well as the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative

environment with a diverse committed workforce from different ethnic

backgrounds ensuring the quality of our services to our patients are to a high

standard.

You will be part of the

practice team and support the delivery of Primary Care Networks ambitions to

the highest quality and safety. As part of the team, you will support the SPINE

GPs in 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

patients. You would be based at Farnham Road Practice but would be expected to

travel to our other three sites and our PCN SPINE partner

Kumar Medical Centre within Slough, to assist the SPINE GPs. The job description, Person specification, and benefit

package summary for the role are attached.

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.

Preparing patients

prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in

readiness for the GP appointment.

Phlebotomy and ECGs.

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.

Completing basic

(non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and

sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc.

Assist with setting up

for minor surgery procedures including dermatology, IUD insertion and removal.

Giving advice on health

promotion including new patients health checks for patients with long term

conditions.

Support the GP with

immunisation/wound care and follow up dressings.

Arrange the lending of

and teaching patients how to use home and 24-hour blood pressure machines.

Implanon insertion and

removal and minor operations.

Act on yellow flag

reminders where appropriate and assisting with the recall of patients for

review.

Entering data, e.g.,

childhood immunisation, influenza, computerisation of letters and notes.

Chaperone duties and

stock checks and reordering stock on a weekly basis.

About us

Farnham Road

Medical Group (FRMG) is an outstanding group of three training GP practices that are

approved by Health Education England. With four clinical sites based in Slough,

we now have a team of over 100 people looking after 38,730 patients. The

practice and PCN SPINE are committed to innovation in providing high-quality

health care for our patients and a protected working and learning environment

for our staff. Our team includes pharmacists, nurses, physician assistants,

paramedics, MSK practitioners, Mental Health Practitioners, managers, social

prescribers, and care coordinators as well as GPs and a large Patient Services

team. This resolute team provides an evolving healthcare and medical service to

meet the varying needs of our patients and, in turn, provides what we believe

is a sustainable model of modern General Practice. We have expanded our

expertise and have transformed how we provide medical services to try to ensure

we meet the demands of Sloughs diverse population.

Our vision is simple: Caring for patients and looking after our staff

and providing services that tailor to their needs, which we strive to achieve

through brilliant leadership, mentoring, teamwork, communication, problem

sharing and solving, support, integrity, fun, training, education, and

continued development.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3559-26-0029

Job locations

301 Farnham Road

Slough

SL2 1HD

United Kingdom

Kumar Medical Centre

59 Grasmere Avenue

Slough

SL2 5JE

United Kingdom

The Avenue Medical Centre

Wentworth Avenue

Slough

SL2 2DS

United Kingdom

Weekes Drive Surgery

100 Weekes Drive

Slough

SL1 2YP

United Kingdom

Doctors Surgery

242 Wexham Road

Slough

SL2 5JP

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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.

Phlebotomy and ECGs.

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.

Extracting all

information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes.

Completing basic

(non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and

sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc.

Assist with setting up

for minor surgery procedures including dermatology, IUD insertion and removal.

Giving advice on health

promotion including new patients health checks for patients with long term

conditions.

Support the GP with

immunisation/wound care and follow up dressings.

Removal of sutures and

clips

Urine testing, Blood

pressure measurements and monitoring.

Arrange the lending of

and teaching patients how to use home and 24-hour blood pressure machines.

Implanon insertion and

removal and minor operations.

Teaching of inhaler

technique and assisting with annual diabetic reviews.

Act on yellow flag

reminders where appropriate and assisting with the recall of patients for

review.

Entering data, e.g.,

childhood immunisation, influenza, computerisation of letters and notes.

Chaperone duties and

stock checks and reordering stock on a weekly basis.

Job responsibilities

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.

Phlebotomy and ECGs.

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.

Extracting all

information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes.

Completing basic

(non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and

sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc.

Assist with setting up

for minor surgery procedures including dermatology, IUD insertion and removal.

Giving advice on health

promotion including new patients health checks for patients with long term

conditions.

Support the GP with

immunisation/wound care and follow up dressings.

Removal of sutures and

clips

Urine testing, Blood

pressure measurements and monitoring.

Arrange the lending of

and teaching patients how to use home and 24-hour blood pressure machines.

Implanon insertion and

removal and minor operations.

Teaching of inhaler

technique and assisting with annual diabetic reviews.

Act on yellow flag

reminders where appropriate and assisting with the recall of patients for

review.

Entering data, e.g.,

childhood immunisation, influenza, computerisation of letters and notes.

Chaperone duties and

stock checks and reordering stock on a weekly basis.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Health Care
• Certificate of Competence in phlebotomy
• GCSE grade A to C in English & Maths

Experience

Essential

• Experience in working within a Primary or Secondary Care settings.
• Experience of managing a caseload of clients and keeping up to date records using a database.
• Understanding acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team and perform effectively under pressure.
• Be initiative-taking with excellent timekeeping and be highly motivated.
• Good IT knowledge and exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Package.
• Can build a rapport with our patients/individuals from different ethnic backgrounds, always demonstrating empathy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Health Care
• Certificate of Competence in phlebotomy
• GCSE grade A to C in English & Maths

Experience

Essential

• Experience in working within a Primary or Secondary Care settings.
• Experience of managing a caseload of clients and keeping up to date records using a database.
• Understanding acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team and perform effectively under pressure.
• Be initiative-taking with excellent timekeeping and be highly motivated.
• Good IT knowledge and exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Package.
• Can build a rapport with our patients/individuals from different ethnic backgrounds, always demonstrating empathy.

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Farnham Road Practice

Address

301 Farnham Road

Slough

SL2 1HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://farnhamroadpractice.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Farnham Road Practice

Address

301 Farnham Road

Slough

SL2 1HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://farnhamroadpractice.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

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.

Phlebotomy and ECGs.

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.

Extracting all

information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes.

Completing basic

(non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and

sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc.

Assist with setting up

for minor surgery procedures including dermatology, IUD insertion and removal.

Giving advice on health

promotion including new patients health checks for patients with long term

conditions.

Support the GP with

immunisation/wound care and follow up dressings.

Removal of sutures and

clips

Urine testing, Blood

pressure measurements and monitoring.

Arrange the lending of

and teaching patients how to use home and 24-hour blood pressure machines.

Implanon insertion and

removal and minor operations.

Teaching of inhaler

technique and assisting with annual diabetic reviews.

Act on yellow flag

reminders where appropriate and assisting with the recall of patients for

review.

Entering data, e.g.,

childhood immunisation, influenza, computerisation of letters and notes.

Chaperone duties and

stock checks and reordering stock on a weekly basis.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Health Care
• Certificate of Competence in phlebotomy
• GCSE grade A to C in English & Maths

Experience

Essential

• Experience in working within a Primary or Secondary Care settings.
• Experience of managing a caseload of clients and keeping up to date records using a database.
• Understanding acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team and perform effectively under pressure.
• Be initiative-taking with excellent timekeeping and be highly motivated.
• Good IT knowledge and exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Package.
• Can build a rapport with our patients/individuals from different ethnic backgrounds, always demonstrating empathy.