General Practice Assistant (GPA)

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Glebe Road Surgery General Practice Assistant (GPA) The closing date is 21 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Glebe Road Surgery is looking for an experienced General Practice Assistant to join our friendly team. You will work alongside two other GPAs and a large team of GPs, other clinical and admin team. Main duties of the job Sorting all clinical correspondence and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some correspondence to others such as clinical pharmacist. Extracting all information from clinical letters requiring coding and adding to patient notes. Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients as directed by GPs. 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 GP approval and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms; Explaining treatment procedures to patients. Helping GPs to 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 consultation(s). Support nursing team with immunisations/wound care. About us We are a friendly, supportive training practice in the heart of Barnes. The practice is lead by 4 partners, supporting by management team, salaried GP, nurses and a fabulous admin/ reception team. You will join our team our established GPA who will provide all the support and guidance you need Details Date posted 21 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A3311-26-0001 Job locations 1 Glebe Road Barnes SW13 0DR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The GPA will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of duties both Clinical and Clerical and will be a General Practice Assistant Job description Job responsibilities The GPA will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of duties both Clinical and Clerical and will be a General Practice Assistant Person Specification Experience Essential - Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or GPA in primary care - Already hold or working towards a GPA qualification. - Flexible, friendly and an excellent team player Person Specification Experience Essential - Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or GPA in primary care - Already hold or working towards a GPA qualification. - Flexible, friendly and an excellent team player 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 Glebe Road Surgery Address 1 Glebe Road Barnes SW13 0DR United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.gleberoadsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Glebe Road Surgery Address 1 Glebe Road Barnes SW13 0DR United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.gleberoadsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Practice Manager gleberoad.surgery@nhs.net D