Job summary
General Practice Assistants ("GPA"s), support the
smooth running of clinics by performing more routine administration and
clinical tasks on behalf of the GP, freeing up their time to focus on the
patient
This is an exciting role within a Primary Care setting
working as part of the Waterside PCN team, where you will be using your skills
to support and complement our existing team of clinicians, providing and
monitoring patient centred care, across the patient population.
Waterside PCN is an expanding, forwarding thinking primary
care network based on the Waterside in Hampshire. With 46,000 registered
patients across 5 sites we are a busy network, yet all our teams both clinical
and admin are supportive, friendly and work closely together to ensure
excellent service provision to our patients.
While this is a PCN wide role, you will primarily be
supporting the Red and Green Practice.
Main duties of the job
Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and
follow up appointments of patients
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
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)
Sorting clinical post and prioritising for the
GP. Signposting some post to other members of staff
Extracting information from clinical letters
that needs coding; adding this to patient notes. Supporting with QOF reviews.
About us
Our PCN was formed in 2019 and is a membership organisation covering our three local GP Practices on the Waterside, serving over 42,000 registered patients.
We are incredibly proud of our PCN which has a strong leadership team and is recognised as one of the most innovative teams across Hampshire. We would love for you to join us and be a valuable part of our team!
As part of our PCN team, you will join a growing organisation this is an exciting and dynamic place to work with a fabulous, supportive, and friendly team.
We will work hard to understand your needs and to work with you on a tailored development plan. We offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and the option to join the NHS Pension scheme.
You can read more about us on our website: www.watersidepcn.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Practice Assistants ("GPA"s), support the
smooth running of clinics by performing more routine administration and
clinical tasks on behalf of the GP, freeing up their time to focus on the
patient
This is an exciting role within a Primary Care setting
working as part of the Waterside PCN team, where you will be using your skills
to support and complement our existing team of clinicians, providing and
monitoring patient centred care, across the patient population.
Waterside PCN is an expanding, forwarding thinking primary
care network based on the Waterside in Hampshire. With 46,000 registered
patients across 5 sites we are a busy network, yet all our teams both clinical
and admin are supportive, friendly and work closely together to ensure
excellent service provision to our patients.
While this is a PCN wide role, you will primarily be
supporting the Red and Green Practice.
Main duties of the
job / Key Responsibilities:
Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and
follow up appointments of patients
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
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)
Sorting clinical post and prioritising for the
GP. Signposting some post to other members of staff
Extracting information from clinical letters
that needs coding; adding this to patient notes. Supporting with QOF reviews.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Practice Assistants ("GPA"s), support the
smooth running of clinics by performing more routine administration and
clinical tasks on behalf of the GP, freeing up their time to focus on the
patient
This is an exciting role within a Primary Care setting
working as part of the Waterside PCN team, where you will be using your skills
to support and complement our existing team of clinicians, providing and
monitoring patient centred care, across the patient population.
Waterside PCN is an expanding, forwarding thinking primary
care network based on the Waterside in Hampshire. With 46,000 registered
patients across 5 sites we are a busy network, yet all our teams both clinical
and admin are supportive, friendly and work closely together to ensure
excellent service provision to our patients.
While this is a PCN wide role, you will primarily be
supporting the Red and Green Practice.
Main duties of the
job / Key Responsibilities:
Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and
follow up appointments of patients
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
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)
Sorting clinical post and prioritising for the
GP. Signposting some post to other members of staff
Extracting information from clinical letters
that needs coding; adding this to patient notes. Supporting with QOF reviews.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Participate in regular check-ins to review your performance and discuss your priorities.
- Track and record evidence of your experience against the national competency framework.
- Inform the GPA Team Leader of any concerns regarding their role and request professional development as needed.
- Be aware of their own professional boundaries and what to do when they are reached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Participate in regular check-ins to review your performance and discuss your priorities.
- Track and record evidence of your experience against the national competency framework.
- Inform the GPA Team Leader of any concerns regarding their role and request professional development as needed.
- Be aware of their own professional boundaries and what to do when they are reached.
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.