About this role
Job summary
General Practice Assistants (GPAs) form an important part of the multi-disciplinary team within Primary Care. GPAs provide support through a combination of administrative and basic clinical duties, helping to reduce GP workload, improve practice efficiency, and contribute to a positive patient experience within General Practice.
This vacancy is based at Fairhill Medical Practice. While employed through Kingston Primary Care Network, the successful candidate will be an integral member of the Fairhill Medical Practice team, supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care and the day-to-day running of the practice.
The role is for 20 hours per week, worked over 4 to 5 days. The successful candidate will be required to work Wednesday mornings (9:00am1:00pm) and afternoon sessions (2:00pm6:00pm) on the other working days, with Wednesday and Friday being essential days that must be covered.
The post holder will work closely with another General Practice Assistant and will be expected to provide flexibility to cover morning sessions during periods of annual leave or other absences when required. Wherever possible, sufficient notice will be provided to support any temporary changes to the working pattern.
Main duties of the job
The GPA may also provide basic clinical support, including:
Phlebotomy, such as taking blood samples
Blood pressure monitoring
Urine dipstick testing
Sterilising equipment
Restocking clinical and consulting rooms
Supporting health promotion and patient education initiatives
Assisting with regular Infection Prevention and Control audits
About us
Fairhill Medical Practice is a three-Partner University Practice located across three sites in the leafy suburb of Kingston upon Thames. We are a forward-thinking, patient-centred practice, placing high-quality care and staff wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
With a patient list size of around 23,000, we provide comprehensive primary care services to a diverse and vibrant community. Our practice also includes a dedicated branch surgery at Kingston University, supporting the healthcare needs of the student population alongside our wider community.
Job description Job responsibilities
GPAs play a vital role in improving practice efficiency by undertaking routine clinical and administrative tasks. This enables GPs and nurses to focus on more complex patient care, helping to streamline patient flow, improve access to services, and enhance the overall patient experience.
Strong communication skills are essential, as the GPA will regularly liaise with patients, healthcare professionals, and external organisations.
The postholder will participate in an annual appraisal with their manager. Agreed performance and training objectives will be reviewed regularly to support professional development and meet the evolving needs of the practice.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Phlebotomy
Desirable
Experience in EMIS, Docman, accuRx
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 Fairhill Medical Practice
Address 81 Kingston Hill
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 7PX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://fairhill.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)