About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference to patients every day?
Silverdale Practice is excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a General Practice Assistant (GPA).
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, has excellent communication skills, and is interested in developing both administrative and clinical skills within a busy and supportive primary care environment.
Main duties of the job
What is a GPA?
As a General Practice Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting our clinical and administrative teams, helping to improve patient care and the smooth running of the practice. This is a varied and engaging position that provides an excellent introduction to a career in healthcare.
What will you learn?
You will gain a wide range of valuable skills, including:
Phlebotomy (taking blood samples) Assisting with urgent illness clinics Urine dip testing Taking blood pressure measurements Supporting clinicians with patient care Administrative and patient-facing duties Understanding how a busy GP practice operatesThe successful candidate will be enrolled onto the NHS General Practice Assistant (GPA) Programme, working towards nationally recognised accreditation as a GPA while gaining practical experience within the practice.
About us
Why join Silverdale Practice?
At Silverdale Practice, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality patient care within a friendly and supportive team environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to begin or develop a career in primary care, gain nationally recognised qualifications, and make a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
If you are enthusiastic, caring, and eager to learn, we would love to hear from you.
Join Silverdale Practice and start your healthcare career journey with us today!
Job description Job responsibilities
Full specification attached
Phlebotomy (taking blood samples) Assisting with urgent illness clinics Urine dip testing Taking blood pressure measurements Supporting clinicians with patient care Administrative and patient-facing duties Understanding how a busy GP practice operatesWe are seeking someone who is:
Friendly, caring and professional Interested in healthcare and patient care Keen to learn new skills Able to work well as part of a team Organised and reliable Educated to at least GCSE level (or equivalent) with passes in Maths and English
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE (or equivalent) in maths and English
Desirable
Level 3 or 4 healthcare qualification Venepuncture
Experience Essential
Working with the general public Working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
Working in a primary care environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Silverdale Practice
Address Silverdale Practice
4 Silverdale Road
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 0EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.silverdalepractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)