GP Assistant - Admin

Job Summary

GPA - Admin - Part time (22.5hrs per week / 3 days)

Working pattern will include 8am start and 6.30pm finish times. The ability to be flexible, with excellent written and communication skills are essential and candidates will be required to assist with covering absence / holiday cover if necessary. You must be calm, patient, empathetic, computer literate and efficient with the ability to work under pressure. Excellent team playing and multi-tasking skills are essential.

To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to patients and practice staff. Duties can include but are not limited to supporting the administration and receptionist teams with patient registration, booking appointments, processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner and in accordance with current policies. Support staff with the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and highly organised individual, to join our very busy Practice.

• Date posted: 09 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Other
• Salary: £12.72 an hour upon completion of probationary
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Part-time
• Reference number: A
• Location:
  
  The Riverside Building, Chapel Street, Appleby, Cumbria, CA16 6QR

• Experience of working within General Practice
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure

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.

Appleby Medical Practice

Address:
The Riverside Building, Chapel Street, Appleby, Cumbria, CA16 6QR

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