GP Assistant in Gosport inGosport PUBLISHED MON 10 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year based on full time hours
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Job description
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive GP Assistant to join our friendly and busy GP Practice.General Practice Assistants form part of a multi-disciplinary team within primary care, and provide a support role, carrying out administrative tasks, combined with basic clinical duties, helping to free up GPs time and contribute to the smooth running of appointments and improving patients'
Experience
.The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and organisation skills, and have the ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team, within a fast-paced environment. Flexibility is essential along with being an effective team player.If you are looking for a new challenge then look no further!We have opportunities in Gosport and Southampton.This role is externally funded.
Main duties of the job
Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.Filtering on-line consultations (eConsult's) to ensure the patient sees the right clinician at the right time.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 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 GPA Competency Framework 2.Explaining treatment procedure to patientsHelping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice of arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s).Support the GP with immunisations/wound care.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
348-CSS-9679
Job location
sGosport Medical CentreBury RoadGosportHampshirePO12 3AQWaterside Medical CentreMumby RoadGosportHampshirePO12 1BAForton Medical CentreWhites Place, 148 Forton RoadGosportHampshirePO12 3JPBrune Medical Centre10 Rowner RoadGosportHampshirePO13 0EW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the
Job description
and
Person Specification
document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a
Person Specification
may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential*A minimum of five GCSEs, ideally at grades A -- C, but equivalent level of work
Experience
will be considered.*NVQ/Apprenticeship level 2 Business & Administration (or relevant equivalent)Desirable*GP Assistant Certificate*ECDL/CLAIT qualification in IT (or equivalent) RSA II Typing (or equivalent)*
Experience
of working in Primary care
Experience
Essential*Good communication and team working skills.*Previous
Experience
of working as a member of a team.*Confidence working with computers and e-mail. Previous
Experience
of working with the public and of customer care policies.Desirable*
Experience
of software packages such as Word and Excel, EMIS and Docman 10.Additional CriteriaEssential*Organised, good attention to detail*Excellent customer care focus*Ability to handle demands with professionalism, tact and diplomacy*Work as part of a team to support the overall delivery of the team/department*Ability to maintain confidentiality*Ability to work with a methodical and careful approach*Ability to remain calm under pressure*Good telephone and inter-personal skills
Person Specification
Experience
of working in Primary care
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
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive GP Assistant to join our friendly and busy GP Practice.General Practice Assistants form part of a multi-disciplinary team within primary care, and provide a support role, carrying out administrative tasks, combined with basic clinical duties, helping to free up GPs time and contribute to the smooth running of appointments and improving patients'
Experience
.The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and organisation skills, and have the ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team, within a fast-paced environment. Flexibility is essential along with being an effective team player.If you are looking for a new challenge then look no further!We have opportunities in Gosport and Southampton.This role is externally funded.
Main duties of the job
Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.Filtering on-line consultations (eConsult's) to ensure the patient sees the right clinician at the right time.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 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 GPA Competency Framework 2.Explaining treatment procedure to patientsHelping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice of arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s).Support the GP with immunisations/wound care.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
348-CSS-9679
Job location
sGosport Medical CentreBury RoadGosportHampshirePO12 3AQWaterside Medical CentreMumby RoadGosportHampshirePO12 1BAForton Medical CentreWhites Place, 148 Forton RoadGosportHampshirePO12 3JPBrune Medical Centre10 Rowner RoadGosportHampshirePO13 0EW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the
Job description
and
Person Specification
document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a
Person Specification
may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential*A minimum of five GCSEs, ideally at grades A -- C, but equivalent level of work
Experience
will be considered.*NVQ/Apprenticeship level 2 Business & Administration (or relevant equivalent)Desirable*GP Assistant Certificate*ECDL/CLAIT qualification in IT (or equivalent) RSA II Typing (or equivalent)*
Experience
of working in Primary care
Experience
Essential*Good communication and team working skills.*Previous
Experience
of working as a member of a team.*Confidence working with computers and e-mail. Previous
Experience
of working with the public and of customer care policies.Desirable*
Experience
of software packages such as Word and Excel, EMIS and Docman 10.Additional CriteriaEssential*Organised, good attention to detail*Excellent customer care focus*Ability to handle demands with professionalism, tact and diplomacy*Work as part of a team to support the overall delivery of the team/department*Ability to maintain confidentiality*Ability to work with a methodical and careful approach*Ability to remain calm under pressure*Good telephone and inter-personal skills
Person Specification
Experience
of working in Primary care
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
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To work as a GP Assistant (General Practice Assistant) in the UK, you'll need a combination of clinical, administrative, and interpersonal skills. Here are some essential skills and qualifications that can help you succeed in this role:
Clinical Skills
1. Basic Medical Knowledge: Understanding common medical terms and conditions.
2. Clinical Skills: Ability to take vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and assist with basic procedures.
3. First Aid Skills: Competency in first aid and CPR can be beneficial.
4. Patient Care: Understanding the principles of patient caring and support.
Administrative Skills
1. Organisational Skills: Ability to manage appointments, patient records, and administrative tasks efficiently.
2. IT Skills: Proficiency with healthcare software, electronic patient records, and standard office applications.
3. Filing and Record Keeping: Understanding of confidentiality and data protection as it pertains to patient records.
Interpersonal Skills
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to show understanding and sensitivity towards patients' needs.
3. Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare staff.
Personal Attributes
1. Attention to Detail: Careful in handling patient information and performing clinical tasks.
2. Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to changing circumstances and patient needs.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot minor issues as they arise.
Qualifications
- Educational Background: While formal qualifications may vary, a background in healthcare or experience in a clinical setting can be advantageous.
- Relevant Training: Some GP practices may offer or require training programs specific to the role of a GP Assistant.
Additional Considerations
- Understanding of Healthcare Systems: Familiarity with the NHS structure and protocols can be beneficial.
- Cultural Competence: Ability to work with diverse populations and an understanding of different cultural needs.
Having these skills and attributes will help you effectively support the work of GPs and provide quality care to patients in a general practice setting.
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