Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and organised
General Practice Assistant (GPA) to join our dedicated team. This role is key
to supporting the effective delivery of patient care by providing both
administrative and basic clinical support to GPs and nursing staff.The postholder will be based at Showell Park Health Centre
but will need to attend monthly meetings with the PCN. We have a
dedicated, enthusiastic team of health care professional comprising of
different skills.
The postholder will carry out administrative tasks, combined
in some areas with basic clinical duties. They help to support GPs and
contribute to the smooth running of appointments, improving patients experience
in the surgery.The Postholder will support Doctors/Nurses in the inplementation of individualised care and therapy programmes for patients. To respond to patient queries and requests. A GPA will support the GP(s) smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administratin and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient.
The post-holder will assist in
promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security
as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy
Main duties of the job
Sorting
all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as
clinical pharmacist etc.
Extracting
all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes
Arranging
appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients
Preparing
patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings
in readiness for the GP appointment.
Dipping
urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy
Completing
basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to
approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc
Explaining
treatment procedures to patients
Helping
the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the
phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their
consultation(s)
Support
the GP with immunisations/wound care
Job
Responsibilities:
Venepuncture
Blood pressure recording
Administer
Influenza vaccines
Pneumococcal vaccines
Shingles vaccines
Administer B12 vaccines
Collection of specimens as directed
Urinalysis
Height and weight measurement
24 Hr Blood Pressure monitoring
Spirometry, peak flow measurements and nebulizing
Performing ECG and recording
Basic wound care including 2 layer bandaging
Removal of sutures/clips etc.
About us
We are a surgery who has over 7,000 patients with 5 Salaried GPs, 1 Nurse, 1x HCA, 1 GPA and a great team of reception and admin staff. We are part of the Wolverhampton North Network PCN.
Working for us you can
Enrolment to the NHS pension scheme
Annual leave of 5 weeks plus bank holidays pro rota
Flexible working
Wellbeing support
We have an onsite car park
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sorting
all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as
clinical pharmacist etc.
Extracting
all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes
Arranging
appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients
Preparing
patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings
in readiness for the GP appointment.
Dipping
urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy
Completing
basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to
approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc
Explaining
treatment procedures to patients
Helping
the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the
phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their
consultation(s)
Support
the GP with immunisations/wound care
Job
Responsibilities:
Venepuncture
Blood pressure recording
Administer:
Influenza vaccines
Pneumococcal vaccines
Shingles vaccines
Administer B12 vaccines
Collection of specimens as directed
Urinalysis
Height and weight measurement
24 Hr Blood Pressure monitoring
Spirometry, peak flow measurements and nebulizing
Performing ECG and recording
Basic wound care including 2 layer bandaging
Removal of sutures/clips etc.
Assistance in the minor operating suite
Clinical fridge maintenance & cold chain
Smoking Cessation and other Health Promotion
Activities
To Assist in routine Child Health Surveillance
To assist in Chronic Disease Clinics, including
monitoring inhaler technique and foot pulses
To perform NHS Health Checks and New patient
checks
To provide examination of ears and ear syringing
in line with protocol
To support delivery of clinical Quality &
Outcomes Framework and QOF+
Undertake
the following basic administrative activities as necessary
Answering the telephone, receiving and transmitting
messages
Filing in forms
Arranging patient appointments
Liaise with other health care professionals
Ordering of equipment and other supplies
Filing and record keeping as necessary
To order, monitor and manage clinical supplies
To ensure clinical supplies are replaced/rotated
across all clinical rooms
To support other Health Care Professionals in the
various chronic disease management clinics
Any clinical tasks as deemed appropriate and
supported by individual training
To record appropriate information in patient held
records, clinic records and the practice computer system to comply with legal
and professional requirements.
To maintain confidentiality at all times
To comply with all appropriate practice policies,
clinical practices and protocols
To comply with health and safety fire regulations
and to report accidents/ incidents to the relevant colleagues as soon as
practical.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sorting
all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as
clinical pharmacist etc.
Extracting
all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes
Arranging
appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients
Preparing
patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings
in readiness for the GP appointment.
Dipping
urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy
Completing
basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to
approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc
Explaining
treatment procedures to patients
Helping
the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the
phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their
consultation(s)
Support
the GP with immunisations/wound care
Job
Responsibilities:
Venepuncture
Blood pressure recording
Administer:
Influenza vaccines
Pneumococcal vaccines
Shingles vaccines
Administer B12 vaccines
Collection of specimens as directed
Urinalysis
Height and weight measurement
24 Hr Blood Pressure monitoring
Spirometry, peak flow measurements and nebulizing
Performing ECG and recording
Basic wound care including 2 layer bandaging
Removal of sutures/clips etc.
Assistance in the minor operating suite
Clinical fridge maintenance & cold chain
Smoking Cessation and other Health Promotion
Activities
To Assist in routine Child Health Surveillance
To assist in Chronic Disease Clinics, including
monitoring inhaler technique and foot pulses
To perform NHS Health Checks and New patient
checks
To provide examination of ears and ear syringing
in line with protocol
To support delivery of clinical Quality &
Outcomes Framework and QOF+
Undertake
the following basic administrative activities as necessary
Answering the telephone, receiving and transmitting
messages
Filing in forms
Arranging patient appointments
Liaise with other health care professionals
Ordering of equipment and other supplies
Filing and record keeping as necessary
To order, monitor and manage clinical supplies
To ensure clinical supplies are replaced/rotated
across all clinical rooms
To support other Health Care Professionals in the
various chronic disease management clinics
Any clinical tasks as deemed appropriate and
supported by individual training
To record appropriate information in patient held
records, clinic records and the practice computer system to comply with legal
and professional requirements.
To maintain confidentiality at all times
To comply with all appropriate practice policies,
clinical practices and protocols
To comply with health and safety fire regulations
and to report accidents/ incidents to the relevant colleagues as soon as
practical.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Works within General Practice.
- Service level role with patients.
- Working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Using different IT software.
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
- Basic knowledge of English and Mathematics.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Works within General Practice.
- Service level role with patients.
- Working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Using different IT software.
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
- Basic knowledge of English and Mathematics.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
