GP Assistant (PCN SPINE)
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Farnham Road Practice GP Assistant (PCN SPINE)
The closing date is 03 December 2026
Job summary
We are seeking to appoint one motivated and enthusiastic GP Assistant with a hands on approach and experience to join our Clinical and Clinical Administration team within the practice. GP Assistants report directly to the Clinical Pharmacist and Clinical Director. We offer a good benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment with a diverse committed workforce from different ethnic backgrounds ensuring the quality of our services to our patients are to a high standard.
You will be part of the practice team and support the delivery of Primary Care Networks ambitions to the highest quality and safety. As part of the team, you will support the SPINE GPs in smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patients. You would be based at Farnham Road Practice but would be expected to travel to our other three sites and our PCN SPINE partner Kumar Medical Centre within Slough, to assist the SPINE GPs. The job description, Person specification, and benefit package summary for the role are attached.
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.
Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.
Phlebotomy and ECGs.
Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g., getting an on-call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultations.
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.
Assist with setting up for minor surgery procedures including dermatology, IUD insertion and removal.
Giving advice on health promotion including new patients health checks for patients with long term conditions.
Support the GP with immunisation/wound care and follow up dressings.
Arrange the lending of and teaching patients how to use home and 24-hour blood pressure machines.
Implanon insertion and removal and minor operations.
Act on yellow flag reminders where appropriate and assisting with the recall of patients for review.
Entering data, e.g., childhood immunisation, influenza, computerisation of letters and notes.
Chaperone duties and stock checks and reordering stock on a weekly basis.
About us
Farnham Road Medical Group (FRMG) is an outstanding group of three training GP practices that are approved by Health Education England. With four clinical sites based in Slough, we now have a team of over 100 people looking after 38,730 patients. The practice and PCN SPINE are committed to innovation in providing high-quality health care for our patients and a protected working and learning environment for our staff. Our team includes pharmacists, nurses, physician assistants, paramedics, MSK practitioners, Mental Health Practitioners, managers, social prescribers, and care coordinators as well as GPs and a large Patient Services team. This resolute team provides an evolving healthcare and medical service to meet the varying needs of our patients and, in turn, provides what we believe is a sustainable model of modern General Practice. We have expanded our expertise and have transformed how we provide medical services to try to ensure we meet the demands of Sloughs diverse population.
Our vision is simple: Caring for patients and looking after our staff and providing services that tailor to their needs, which we strive to achieve through brilliant leadership, mentoring, teamwork, communication, problem sharing and solving, support, integrity, fun, training, education, and continued development.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A3559-26-0034
Job locations
301 Farnham Road
Slough
SL2 1HD
United Kingdom
Kumar Medical Centre
59 Grasmere Avenue
Slough
SL2 5JE
United Kingdom
The Avenue Medical Centre
Wentworth Avenue
Slough
SL2 2DS
United Kingdom
Weekes Drive Surgery
100 Weekes Drive
Slough
SL1 2YP
United Kingdom
Doctors Surgery
242 Wexham Road
Slough
SL2 5JP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.
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 the GP appointment.
Phlebotomy and ECGs.
Explaining treatment procedures to patients.
Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g., getting an on-call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultations.
Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes.
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.
Assist with setting up for minor surgery procedures including dermatology, IUD insertion and removal.
Giving advice on health promotion including new patients health checks for patients with long term conditions.
Support the GP with immunisation/wound care and follow up dressings.
Removal of sutures and clips
Urine testing, Blood pressure measurements and monitoring.
Arrange the lending of and teaching patients how to use home and 24-hour blood pressure machines.
Implanon insertion and removal and minor operations.
Teaching of inhaler technique and assisting with annual diabetic reviews.
Act on yellow flag reminders where appropriate and assisting with the recall of patients for review.
Entering data, e.g., childhood immunisation, influenza, computerisation of letters and notes.
Chaperone duties and stock checks and reordering stock on a weekly basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.
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 the GP appointment.
Phlebotomy and ECGs.
Explaining treatment procedures to patients.
Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g., getting an on-call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultations.
Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes.
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.
Assist with setting up for minor surgery procedures including dermatology, IUD insertion and removal.
Giving advice on health promotion including new patients health checks for patients with long term conditions.
Support the GP with immunisation/wound care and follow up dressings.
Removal of sutures and clips
Urine testing, Blood pressure measurements and monitoring.
Arrange the lending of and teaching patients how to use home and 24-hour blood pressure machines.
Implanon insertion and removal and minor operations.
Teaching of inhaler technique and assisting with annual diabetic reviews.
Act on yellow flag reminders where appropriate and assisting with the recall of patients for review.
Entering data, e.g., childhood immunisation, influenza, computerisation of letters and notes.
Chaperone duties and stock checks and reordering stock on a weekly basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Health Care
- Certificate of Competence in phlebotomy
- GCSE grade A to C in English & Maths
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working within a Primary or Secondary Care settings.
- Experience of managing a caseload of clients and keeping up to date records using a database.
- Understanding acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team and perform effectively under pressure.
- Be initiative-taking with excellent timekeeping and be highly motivated.
- Good IT knowledge and exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Package.
- Can build a rapport with our patients/individuals from different ethnic backgrounds, always demonstrating empathy.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Health Care
- Certificate of Competence in phlebotomy
- GCSE grade A to C in English & Maths
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working within a Primary or Secondary Care settings.
- Experience of managing a caseload of clients and keeping up to date records using a database.
- Understanding acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team and perform effectively under pressure.
- Be initiative-taking with excellent timekeeping and be highly motivated.
- Good IT knowledge and exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Package.
- Can build a rapport with our patients/individuals from different ethnic backgrounds, always demonstrating empathy.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Farnham Road Practice
Address
301 Farnham Road
Slough
SL2 1HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://farnhamroadpractice.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Farnham Road Practice
Address
301 Farnham Road
Slough
SL2 1HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://farnhamroadpractice.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
HR Officer
Haleema Rauf
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A3559-26-0034
Job locations
301 Farnham Road
Slough
SL2 1HD
United Kingdom
Kumar Medical Centre
59 Grasmere Avenue
Slough
SL2 5JE
United Kingdom
The Avenue Medical Centre
Wentworth Avenue
Slough
SL2 2DS
United Kingdom
Weekes Drive Surgery
100 Weekes Drive
Slough
SL1 2YP
United Kingdom
Doctors Surgery
242 Wexham Road
Slough
SL2 5JP
United Kingdom
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