Job summary
Trinity Health Group PCN are looking to GP Assistant at 20 hours a week to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team within primary care, supporting the
smooth running of the surgery and the outreach team. Roles tend to focus
primarily on a combination of administrative support and routine clinical
duties.
GP Assistants are required to either hold prior to
appointment the GP Assistant Certificate, or to undertake the Certificate if
they do not already have the qualification.
Please note that shortlisted candidates will need to bring proof of qualifications and right to work (passport or other suitable document) to interview.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Interviews to be held Friday 6th June 2025
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include arranging appointments, referrals and tests, and monitoring and drafting clinical correspondence. Those involved in clinical duties are likely to perform a range of routine procedures under direction including, but not limited to phlebotomy, blood pressure, pulse checks, ECG, BMI, health checks, LTC Part 1, assisting minor surgery, joint injections.
About us
Trinity Health Group is a PCN made up of four practices on the west of the district (Trinity Medical Centre, Maybush Medical Centre, Crofton and Sharleston Medical Practice and Warrengate Medical Centre). The PCN team currently consists of Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Paramedics, Mental Health Practitioners, FCPs, Care Coordinators, Health & Wellbeing Coaches, GPAs and Social Prescribing Link Workers. Our vision is that all our patients should have the same chance at a happy, healthy life. We believe that a sustainable, resilient Primary Care Service working collaboratively with volunteer and community services and social enterprise organisations supports this vision. Our Mission is to add years to the lives of our patients, whilst adding life to those years.
Conexus Healthcare is a community interest company and is the federation for general practice in Wakefield. The following job description outlines the role's purpose, the working arrangements and then details the specific duties and responsibilities for this job. The job description should be read in conjunction with other information you have been provided with as part of the recruitment and selection process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics grade C or grade 4 and above or equivalent Literacy and Numeracy skills level 2
- Willingness to undertake relevant training and GP Assistant Certificate
Desirable
- GP Assistant Certificate and willingness to undertake relevant training
Skill and Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information with people at all levels by telephone, email and face-to-face
- Ability to form a natural bond and put people at ease from all background and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Ability to handle pressurised and challenging situations
- Ability to have difficult conversations with confidence and compassion
- Ability to influence and persuade
- Compassionate, respectful and empathic with patients
- Aware of own abilities and know when to seek support if needed
- Problem solving and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including visiting people in their own homes and care homes with a full driving license and access to a car business insurance will be needed
Desirable
- Good clinical systems IT knowledge of EMIS/SystmOne/Vision
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of and prepared to adhere to relevant Policies and Procedures
Desirable
- Basic understanding of Primary Care environment
- Knowledge of the local area and patient demographics
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working directly with the general public
- Experience of using computer and IT systems with a basic level of IT literacy
Desirable
- Experience of working as GPA within a Primary Care setting
- Experience of using SystmOne and/or similar
- Competent use of Microsoft 365 applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics grade C or grade 4 and above or equivalent Literacy and Numeracy skills level 2
- Willingness to undertake relevant training and GP Assistant Certificate
Desirable
- GP Assistant Certificate and willingness to undertake relevant training
Skill and Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information with people at all levels by telephone, email and face-to-face
- Ability to form a natural bond and put people at ease from all background and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
- Ability to handle pressurised and challenging situations
- Ability to have difficult conversations with confidence and compassion
- Ability to influence and persuade
- Compassionate, respectful and empathic with patients
- Aware of own abilities and know when to seek support if needed
- Problem solving and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including visiting people in their own homes and care homes with a full driving license and access to a car business insurance will be needed
Desirable
- Good clinical systems IT knowledge of EMIS/SystmOne/Vision
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of and prepared to adhere to relevant Policies and Procedures
Desirable
- Basic understanding of Primary Care environment
- Knowledge of the local area and patient demographics
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working directly with the general public
- Experience of using computer and IT systems with a basic level of IT literacy
Desirable
- Experience of working as GPA within a Primary Care setting
- Experience of using SystmOne and/or similar
- Competent use of Microsoft 365 applications
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.
