PCN General Practitioner Assistant

General Practice Assistant (GPA)

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic healthcare professional looking to develop your skills and make a real difference in primary care? MMWF Primary Care Network is looking for a dedicated General Practice Assistant (GPA) to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across our network of GP practices, supporting GPs and the wider clinical team with a combination of clinical and administrative duties. You will play an important role in improving patient care, supporting the smooth running of general practice and helping clinicians manage their workload effectively.

Main duties of the job

Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of

patients.

2. Completing simple clinical observations /investigations as directed locally,

such as dipstick urine, taking blood pressure, ECG, phlebotomy.

3.Supporting the GP with immunisations/wound care.

Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and

basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.

4. 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.

5. 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(s).

6. Sorting clinical post and prioritising for the GP. Signposting some post to

other members of staff and extracting information from clinical letters that

needs coding, adding this to patient notes.

7. Supporting with QOF reviews.

About us

About Our Organisation

MMWF Primary Care Network (PCN) is a collaborative network of four GP practices working together to provide high-quality, accessible and patient-centred healthcare to our local population.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, pharmacists, physiotherapists, mental health practitioners, care coordinators and other healthcare professionals who work collaboratively to support patients and improve health outcomes.

We are committed to developing innovative ways of working, supporting our staff and strengthening primary care services within our local community. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of healthcare professionals, develop your skills and contribute to a supportive, forward-thinking primary care environment.

Details

Date posted

28 July 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,000 to £36,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

W0046-26-0001

Job locations

Campbell Street

Northampton

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN1 3DS

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.
• Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy
• 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
• 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(s)
• Support the GP with immunisations/wound care

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.
• Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy
• 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
• 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(s)
• Support the GP with immunisations/wound care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
• Willing to work towards a GP Assistant Certification qualification.
• Experience in working within a Primary or Secondary Care settings.
• Previous experience using the systmone clinical system
• Experience in phlebotomy
• Previous experience working within a healthcare or clinical environment
• Excellent communication skills with a patient and professional manner
• Ability to use initiative, sound judgement, and resourcefulness
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of data protection, GDPR, and patient confidentiality.

Desirable

• Full Driving Licence
• Knowledge of medical terminology and SNOMED coding

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
• Willing to work towards a GP Assistant Certification qualification.
• Experience in working within a Primary or Secondary Care settings.
• Previous experience using the systmone clinical system
• Experience in phlebotomy
• Previous experience working within a healthcare or clinical environment
• Excellent communication skills with a patient and professional manner
• Ability to use initiative, sound judgement, and resourcefulness
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of data protection, GDPR, and patient confidentiality.

Desirable

• Full Driving Licence
• Knowledge of medical terminology and SNOMED coding

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

MMWF PCN

Address

Campbell Street

Northampton

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN1 3DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mmwfpcn.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

MMWF PCN

Address

Campbell Street

Northampton

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN1 3DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mmwfpcn.org/ (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.
• Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy
• 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
• 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(s)
• Support the GP with immunisations/wound care

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
• Willing to work towards a GP Assistant Certification qualification.
• Experience in working within a Primary or Secondary Care settings.
• Previous experience using the systmone clinical system
• Experience in phlebotomy
• Previous experience working within a healthcare or clinical environment
• Excellent communication skills with a patient and professional manner
• Ability to use initiative, sound judgement, and resourcefulness
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of data protection, GDPR, and patient confidentiality.

Desirable

• Full Driving Licence
• Knowledge of medical terminology and SNOMED coding