Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a new role for an
experienced and highly motivated individual to join the One Life Primary Care
Network (PCN) team in the town of Hartlepool. You will be an enthusiastic and
self-motivated person who wishes to work collaboratively to influence patient
care in this bespoke role.
We are looking for General Practice Assistants to join our already established Primary Care Network in Hartlepool.
Main duties of the job
General
Practice Assistants (GPAs) form part of a multi-disciplinary team within
primary care, and provide a support role, carrying out administrative tasks,
combined in some areas with basic clinical duties, helping to free up GPs time and contribute to the
smooth running of appointments, improving patients experience in the Practices.
As
a newly established role, the post will be subject to development. In-house
training and supervision will be available for qualified GPAs as required and
in line with duties, responsibilities, and the national competency framework.
The successful candidate,
if not already qualified, will be expected to enrol on the General Practice
Assistant accredited training pathway.
About us
Three
friendly GP Practices, working within the same building offer this exciting
opportunity for a brand-new position within the One Life Hartlepool Primary
Care Network. Our forward-thinking
Practices have 34,000 patients and have a range of Clinical Disciplines
supporting the GP team, including Clinical Pharmacists, Social Prescribing Link
Workers, Mental Health Practitioner, First Contact Practitioner and Care
Co-Ordinator. Our PCN supports several training disciplines, including GP
Registrars and Medical students and can offer a strong mentoring and training
approach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will report to the Practice Manager and the
general practitioners (GP(s)) and support the GP(s) to ensure the efficient
provision of medical services and clinics by performing several more routine
administrative and clinical duties. This will allow the GP(s) to utilise their
own time more effectively towards greater patient focused activities.
Additionally, this role will support both nursing and
administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services,
working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within
their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
Utilising the NHS Health Education England GPA
Competency Framework,
the post holder working within general practice/primary care will provide
capabilities within care, administration, clinical, communications and health
records management.
Please review the attached job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will report to the Practice Manager and the
general practitioners (GP(s)) and support the GP(s) to ensure the efficient
provision of medical services and clinics by performing several more routine
administrative and clinical duties. This will allow the GP(s) to utilise their
own time more effectively towards greater patient focused activities.
Additionally, this role will support both nursing and
administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services,
working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within
their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
Utilising the NHS Health Education England GPA
Competency Framework,
the post holder working within general practice/primary care will provide
capabilities within care, administration, clinical, communications and health
records management.
Please review the attached job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- Healthcare qualification (Level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
- Vaccination certification
- NVQ (Level 2 or 3) Business Administration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform venepuncture
- An understanding of chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Ability to carry out wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- Ability to perform ECGs
- Ability to carry out new patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Competent or awareness of SystmOne
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- Healthcare qualification (Level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
- Vaccination certification
- NVQ (Level 2 or 3) Business Administration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform venepuncture
- An understanding of chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Ability to carry out wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- Ability to perform ECGs
- Ability to carry out new patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Competent or awareness of 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.