General Practice Assistant Vacancy

Posted on November 9th, 2026

General Practice Assistant (GPA) 25-30 hours a week.

Bramblehaies Surgery is seeking a motivated and organised General Practice Assistant to support our clinical and administrative teams. This varied role includes data quality management, clinical auditing, information governance, IT administration, patient record management and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Applicants should have strong IT and Excel skills, an understanding of medical terminology, excellent organisational abilities, and a commitment to confidentiality. Experience in Primary Care, SystmOne, QOF and clinical coding would be advantageous.

If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoy working in a busy healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you.

Applications in writing with covering letter and CV.

Closing date: Friday 27^th November 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 8^th December 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if enough suitable applications are received.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – GENERAL PRACTICE ASSISTANT

1. Education/Qualifications/Experience

Essential

• GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
• European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
• Proficient in Excel
• Understanding of medical terminology or qualification in medical terminology

Desirable

• Experience of using SystmOne
• Experience of Primary Care desirable
• Experience of QOF and Enhanced Services
• Experience of creating searches using a clinical database
• Experience of training others on an individual basis or a small team

2. Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of SNOWMED coding
• Knowledge of drugs and medication
• Knowledge of Ardens
• Ability to work to time critical deadlines
• Ability to work systematically and follow protocols and specifications
• Independent working, planning and prioritising workload
• Working knowledge of data security and information governance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborating with others when required
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Ability to follow complex instructions
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present data
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Typing and data entry
• Good organisational skills
• Conscientious

3. Qualities/Attributes

• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
• Organised and efficient
• Approachable and helpful
• Logic and problem solving
• Pleasant and articulate
• Happy to take direction from others
• Good telephone manner when speaking to patients

Other

• Willingness to work additional hours when demand requires
• Enhanced DBS check
• Health clearance
• Full adherence to the practice information governance policy, data protection and Caldicott principles