Appleby Medical Practice

GP Assistant - Clinical

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Job summary

The GPA-Clinical will support the GP's smooth running of clinics by performing clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient.

Main duties of the job

The role would be over three days; Mon, Wed & Thur

Completing simple clinical observations /investigations as directed locally, such as dipstick urine, taking blood pressure, ECG, phlebotomy

Supporting the GP with immunisations/wound care

Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.

Support the GP with care home round administration.

About us

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to become part of the small friendly team, working within our very busy Practice.

You must be calm, patient, empathetic, computer literate, efficient and with an attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Excellent team playing, multi-tasking skills and ability to undertake further education are essential.

Details

Date posted

06 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,816 a year Salary will be pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2553-23-0001

Job locations

The Riverside Building

Chapel Street

Appleby

Cumbria

CA16 6QR


Job description

Job responsibilities

GPA Job Description attached

The successful candidate must have basic clinical skills, Administration Skills, Effective communication and Managing health records, or the ability to achieve.

Training and Development will be provided to achieve a GPA certificate on successful completion of the competency-based portfolio.

Job description

Job responsibilities

GPA Job Description attached

The successful candidate must have basic clinical skills, Administration Skills, Effective communication and Managing health records, or the ability to achieve.

Training and Development will be provided to achieve a GPA certificate on successful completion of the competency-based portfolio.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • As per job description

Desirable

  • As per job description
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • As per job description

Desirable

  • As per job description

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

Appleby Medical Practice

Address

The Riverside Building

Chapel Street

Appleby

Cumbria

CA16 6QR


Employer's website

https://www.applebymedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Appleby Medical Practice

Address

The Riverside Building

Chapel Street

Appleby

Cumbria

CA16 6QR


Employer's website

https://www.applebymedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Debbie Hewitt

debbie.hewitt2@nhs.net

01768351584

Details

Date posted

06 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,816 a year Salary will be pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2553-23-0001

Job locations

The Riverside Building

Chapel Street

Appleby

Cumbria

CA16 6QR


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