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Posted 21 day(s) ago
Reference: 2335867
Job summary
Ardleigh Surgery on behalf of Stour Estuary PCN, are seeking a GP Assistant to join our team. This role is offered on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027, subject to continued funding and is offered on a part time basis of 16 hours per week.
Our team includes GP's, ANP's, nurses, pharmacists, dispensers and administrative staff working collaboratively to support our patient population.
The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting our GP's with a mix of administrative and clinical tasks in the community and practice.
Main duties of the job
- Taking patient histories, preparing examination rooms, and ensuring patient comfort.
- Taking and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature and weight.
- Assisting with routine medical procedures under supervision.
- Ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is recorded in electronic health records.
- Supporting patient experience by reiterating information from the GP.
- Maintaining a clean and organised environment in the practice.
About us
We are a friendly, well-organised training practice looking after 17,600 patients in an impressive purpose-built GP surgery, located within a community hospital in the seaside town of Harwich in Essex.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience - depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
29968
Job locations
419 Main Road
Harwich
Essex
CO12 4EX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team or alone.
- IT skills, including experience of working with a clinical system.
- Basic understanding of medical terminology.
- Good organisational and time-management qualities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team or alone.
- IT skills, including experience of working with a clinical system.
- Basic understanding of medical terminology.
- Good organisational and time-management qualities.
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
Primary Care Careers
Address
419 Main Road
Harwich
Essex
CO12 4EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
419 Main Road
Harwich
Essex
CO12 4EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)