General Practice Assistant (GPA)
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £13.84 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Yeovil, BA20 1UJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 3 Nov 2026 |
Summary
This role provides a key support function within the general practice team, combining administrative and medical secretarial responsibilities to support the delivery of patient care. Key responsibilities include: Clinical coding and accurate updating of patient records following review of clinical correspondence Processing referrals (including e-referrals), arranging appointments and diagnostic tests, and supporting referral tracking Reviewing and actioning laboratory results in line with practice protocols Providing medical secretarial support, including managing clinical correspondence and liaising with hospitals and external agencies Completing basic (non-opinion) forms for GP review and signature (e.g. insurance and benefit-related forms) Supporting QOF activity through patient recalls for chronic disease management Assisting with meeting administration, action tracking, and follow-up Supporting administrative tasks and project work as required across the practice Full training will be provided. This is a varied and important role within a supportive and forward-thinking primary care environment. Full job description can be found attached.