General Practice Assistant

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. Suttons Wharf Health Centre General Practice Assistant The closing date is 13 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Suttons Wharf Health Centre is seeking a motivated and proactive General Practice Assistant (Clinical & Administrative) to join our busy and supportive team. This is a varied and rewarding role combining hands-on clinical support with administrative and care coordination responsibilities. The postholder will support clinicians in delivering high-quality patient care while also playing a key role in proactive population health management, including recalls, searches, and patient pathway coordination. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in primary care within a modern, forward-thinking practice. The role consists of fixed hours of: Monday: 12-8pm Tuesday: 12-8pm Wednesday: 11am-7pm/12-8pm (alternating week to week) Thursday: 8am-4pm Friday: 8am-4pm Main duties of the job The role includes a balanced mix of clinical, administrative, and coordination duties, including: Clinical Duties Undertake basic clinical observations (BP, pulse, height, weight, BMI) Perform phlebotomy, including domiciliary visits where appropriate Carry out ECGs, urine testing, and other diagnostic procedures (following training) Support NHS Health Checks and new patient checks Assist with chronic disease monitoring (e.g. hypertension, diabetes) Act as a chaperone in line with practice policy Accurately record patient information in the clinical system Administrative & Care Coordination Duties Process and code clinical correspondence Manage patient recalls and follow-ups (e.g. long-term conditions, screening) Run clinical system searches to identify patients requiring review Support delivery of QOF, IIF and enhanced services Coordinate referrals, appointments, and test results Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records Prepare and pre-populate forms for GP review Support list management and population health initiatives The postholder will be expected to undertake the majority of duties normally associated with a Medical Administrator, together with other appropriate administrative responsibilities relevant to the role. Team & Service Duties Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Support community-based work where required Participate in audits and quality improvement (QI) projects Attend team meetings and training sessions About us Suttons Wharf Health Centre is a large, well-established practice serving a population of approximately 19,000 patients , working within a Primary Care Network covering around 55,000 patients . We have a strong multidisciplinary team including: GPs and Clinical Partners Nurses and Healthcare Assistants Pharmacists Care Coordinators Administrative and reception teams We are committed to continuous improvement, staff development, and delivering high-quality patient care. Details Date posted 30 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £28,271.70 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number A3026-26-0017 Job locations 26 Palmers Road London E2 0FA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Dimensions of the Role Supports a patient population of approximately 19,000 (practice level) Works within a PCN covering approximately 55,000 patients Supports multiple clinicians including GPs, nur