GP Assistant (PCN SPINE)

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. Farnham Road Practice GP Assistant (PCN SPINE) The closing date is 30 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary 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