Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to work for a well established Primary Care Network in an enhanced administrative role with some basic clinical elements. Main duties of the job 1.Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc. 2.Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes. 3.Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients. 4.Supporting GP with basic observations as required e.g. dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy. 5. 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. 6.Explaining treatment procedures to patients as requested by the GP. 7.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 consultation(s). About us Harness North PCN Our PCN consists of 10 GP practices, caring for a population of over 75,000 patients. We work together with a range of local providers, including acute trusts, community services, social care, voluntary sector and patient participation groups, to offer more personalised, co-ordinated health and social care to our local population. We currently employ a large team including: Management and Administration Support Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians Social Prescribing Link Workers Health and Wellbeing Coaches First Contact Physiotherapists Mental Health Practitioner Dietician Care co-ordinators Details Date posted 16 December 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,000 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 14 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number U0011-25-0034 Job locations Member Practices Middlesex Middlesex HA1 3QE Job description Job responsibilities The General Practice Assistant role (GPA) is an enhanced administrative role, with some basic clinical elements. The role may be flexed to suit the general practice requirements, but any clinical duties undertaken will be covered by the practice governance and associated liability insurance/arrangements. The post holder will be working across all Harness North member practices and will support the smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and basic clinical tasks on behalf of the GP, freeing up their time to focus on the patient. The GPA must ensure that they work within and recognise their scope of practice, escalating any concerns to the GP. Job description Job responsibilities The General Practice Assistant role (GPA) is an enhanced administrative role, with some basic clinical elements. The role may be flexed to suit the general practice requirements, but any clinical duties undertaken will be covered by the practice governance and associated liability insurance/arrangements. The post holder will be working across all Harness North member practices and will support the smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and basic clinical tasks on behalf of the GP, freeing up their time to focus on the patient. The GPA must ensure that they work within and recognise their scope of practice, escalating any concerns to the GP. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE or NVQ or equivalent Desirable Either hold or be willing to undertake a GP Assistant Skills Certificate qualification Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Desirable Experience of working in General Practice using EMIS clinical system Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Other Essential Flexibility to work outside core hours Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE or NVQ or equivalent Desirable Either hold or be willing to undertake a GP Assistant Skills Certificate qualification Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Desirable Experience of working in General Practice using EMIS clinical system Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Other Essential Flexibility to work outside core hours Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort 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 Harness Care Ltd Address Member Practices Middlesex Middlesex HA1 3QE Employer's website https://www.harnesspcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Harness Care Ltd Address Member Practices Middlesex Middlesex HA1 3QE Employer's website https://www.harnesspcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)