GP Assistant Secretarial Support – NHS Job in London

GP Assistant Secretarial Support – London

Nelson Medical Practice | Wimbledon & Raynes Park, SW London

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for a full-time GP Assistant – Secretarial Support at Nelson Medical Practice in London.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of the Practice Team, providing high-level administrative and secretarial support to GPs, clinicians and the wider practice team.

The role involves supporting the smooth delivery of high-quality patient care through the management of clinical correspondence, referrals, patient queries and other administrative duties.

Closing date: 10 September 2026

Key Job Details

• Job Title: GP Assistant Secretarial Support
• Employer: Nelson Medical Practice
• Location: 220 Kingston Road, London, SW20 8DA
• Salary: £13.51 per hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full-time
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Working Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday–Friday
• Date Posted: 25 August 2026
• Closing Date: 10 September 2026
• Reference: A0589-26-0004

About Nelson Medical Practice

Nelson Medical Practice is a dynamic, forward-thinking and friendly medical practice serving the local community of Wimbledon and Raynes Park in South West London.

The practice operates from a modern purpose-built building that also accommodates a coffee shop, pharmacy and other services.

Nelson Medical Practice is a training practice committed to supporting the development of doctors for the future.

The practice aims to provide patient-centred care in a compassionate manner while working in partnership with patients to manage their health.

Staff Benefits and Wellbeing

The practice places importance on the health and wellbeing of its staff.

Benefits and workplace initiatives highlighted in the vacancy include:

• Busy staff social calendar
• Summer BBQ
• Practice lunches
• Evenings out
• Breakfast provided every Monday morning
• Annual eyesight test voucher paid for by the practice

About the Role

The GP Assistant will provide administrative and secretarial support to GPs and other clinicians.

The role is designed to help reduce the administrative workload of clinicians, improve clinical capacity and support the efficient delivery of patient care.

You will work closely with GPs, clinicians and the wider practice team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing administrative support to GPs and other clinicians.
• Managing patient correspondence and clinical documentation.
• Completing administrative tasks accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Responding to patient and clinician queries relating to patient care, treatment and referrals.
• Escalating queries appropriately when required.
• Undertaking audio and non-audio typing of letters, reports, referrals, forms and other clinical documentation.
• Answering telephone calls and dealing appropriately with patient, clinical and external stakeholder queries.
• Supporting GPs and clinicians with the administration and coordination of patient care.
• Helping reduce clinicians’ administrative workload and improve clinical capacity.
• Processing referrals and supporting the management of electronic referrals.
• Booking, changing and cancelling appointments and referrals where required.
• Liaising with hospitals, community services and other external stakeholders regarding patient referrals.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Good IT skills
• Good organisational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to achieve deadlines
• Good attention to detail
• Accurate and fast typing skills
• Ability to undertake audio typing

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of local healthcare providers

Training will be provided in medical terminology.

Ideal Candidate

This position may suit candidates with experience in:

• Medical administration
• GP practice administration
• Healthcare administration
• Medical secretarial work
• Clinical administration
• Patient services
• Referral coordination
• Healthcare reception and support

Strong organisational, communication and typing skills are particularly important for this position.

Working Pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Working hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Location

Nelson Medical Practice
220 Kingston Road
London
SW20 8DA
United Kingdom

Certificate of Sponsorship / Visa Sponsorship

The vacancy information provided does not state that Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available.

Applicants who require sponsorship should confirm their eligibility and sponsorship position directly with the employer before applying.

Employer

Nelson Medical Practice

Job Reference

A0589-26-0004

Closing Date

10 September 2026

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application before the closing date.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through the official NHS Jobs vacancy.

FULL DETAILS + APPLY:
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A0589-26-0004

Questions About the Vacancy

HR Manager: Mandy Sharkey
Email: mandy.sharkey1@nhs.net
Telephone: 02038260826

Important Applicant Notice

This vacancy information has been arranged from the NHS Jobs advertisement for easier reading.

Applicants should review the official vacancy and application requirements before submitting an application, particularly regarding eligibility, sponsorship and the closing date.

Quick Summary

GP Assistant Secretarial Support – London

Salary: £13.51 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Location: London, SW20 8DA
Closing Date: 10 September 2026
Reference: A0589-26-0004