Dr Griffith and Partners

GP Assistant

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Job summary

Ivel Valley South PCN consists of 3 GP Practices and 44,000 patients in Central Bedfordshire. We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practice Assistant to join an expanding network team. We are seeking somebody who is enthusiastic, hard working and willing to work towards a GP Assistant qualification.

Main duties of the job

A GP Assistant will support the smooth running of clinics by performing routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the clinician freeing up their time to focus on complex patients. You will work closely with patients, management teams, partners, and external services and contacts. You will work as a key part of the Primary Care Network (PCN) multi-disciplinary team to improve the quality and safety of care offered to patients.

About us

Ivel Valley South PCN consists of 3 Member practices and 44,000 patients. We are seeking 2 GP Assistants to be based in our member practices Lower Stondon Surgery and Larksfield Surgery.

We currently employ a range of staff including physiotherapists, care coordinators, pharmacists, paramedics and health coaches.

We can offer

Enrolment in the pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

A friendly team to support and mentor within the role.

Development opportunities.

Details

Date posted

02 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,000 to £26,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1899-24-0000

Job locations

Larksfield Surgery

Arlesey Road

Stotfold

Hitchin

Hertfordshire

SG5 4HB


The Surgery

109 Station Road

Lower Stondon

Henlow

Bedfordshire

SG16 6JJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

A GPA will support the smooth running of the practice by performing the routine administrative and clinical tasks to aid the GP to focus on the patient.

The post holder will be supporting the GP with the below duties-

Sorting clinical post and prioritising for the GP for actioning

Dipping urine, take bloods/blood pressure, ECGs

Supporting with private work and forms such as insurance/ benefits/ agency forms

Support with vaccinations and wound care

Explaining treatment procedures to patients

Contact and liaise with external services on behalf of the GP

Job description

Job responsibilities

A GPA will support the smooth running of the practice by performing the routine administrative and clinical tasks to aid the GP to focus on the patient.

The post holder will be supporting the GP with the below duties-

Sorting clinical post and prioritising for the GP for actioning

Dipping urine, take bloods/blood pressure, ECGs

Supporting with private work and forms such as insurance/ benefits/ agency forms

Support with vaccinations and wound care

Explaining treatment procedures to patients

Contact and liaise with external services on behalf of the GP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE A-C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Qualified in HCA duties such as phlebotomy/ECGs/wound care.
  • Experience with systmone
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE A-C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Qualified in HCA duties such as phlebotomy/ECGs/wound care.
  • Experience with systmone

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

Dr Griffith and Partners

Address

Larksfield Surgery

Arlesey Road

Stotfold

Hitchin

Hertfordshire

SG5 4HB


Employer's website

https://sheffordhealthcentre.gpsurgery.net (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dr Griffith and Partners

Address

Larksfield Surgery

Arlesey Road

Stotfold

Hitchin

Hertfordshire

SG5 4HB


Employer's website

https://sheffordhealthcentre.gpsurgery.net (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Natasha Glenister

natasha.glenister@nhs.net

07557749020

Details

Date posted

02 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,000 to £26,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1899-24-0000

Job locations

Larksfield Surgery

Arlesey Road

Stotfold

Hitchin

Hertfordshire

SG5 4HB


The Surgery

109 Station Road

Lower Stondon

Henlow

Bedfordshire

SG16 6JJ


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