GP Assistant (GPA)/Secretary

Job summary

Southgates and The Woottons Surgeries are based in King's Lynn and we have a long and proud history of excellent patient care.

We are looking for a GP Assistant (GPA)/Secretary to join our friendly and professional team at our Woottons Surgery.

This is a permanent role for 37.50 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills as well as a level of competency in IT.

Ideally you will be a team player who has a eye for detail and a love for admin, can demonstrate outstanding communication skills, initiative, can self motivate and can prioritise your own workload.

Knowledge of some medical terminology would be advantageous.

About us

You would be part of a friendly & professional team of Secretarial staff.

The Practice has around 20,000 patients, so it is a busy but enjoyable working environment.

Job responsibilities

A GPA will support the GP(s) smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient.

See attached JD for full details.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 3 GCSE's grade A to C, one of which to be English.
• Secretarial/Admin experience.

Desirable

• GP/NHS Admin experience.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice/NHS setting.