PCN GP Assistant

Job summary

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.

You will be supported by an experienced and collaborative team, with opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills within a dynamic primary care environment. If you are organised, adaptable, patient-focused and keen to build a rewarding career in general practice, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

1. 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