GP Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Provide administrative support to GPs, including managing patient records, appointment scheduling, and data entry.

Assist in coordinating patient care, including handling referrals, prescriptions, and arranging follow-up appointments.

Conduct initial patient assessments, including taking vital signs, updating medical histories, and preparing patients for consultations.

Communicate with patients, both in-person and over the phone, to provide information, answer inquiries, and offer support.

Collaborate with the primary care team to ensure effective care coordination and patient management.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records, ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality regulations.

Assist in the implementation and monitoring of quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.

Support the PCN's health promotion activities by providing educational materials and organizing community events.

Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of PCN policies, protocols, and procedures.

Stay updated with the latest medical guidelines, protocols, and regulatory requirements relevant to primary care.

Treatment to patients including NHS health checks, BP checks, ECGs, Venepuncture, Injections, Testing Urine, etc.

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.

Key Working Relationships Internal:

Clinical Lead for the MDT

GPs and General practice teams within the PCN

PCN Clinical Directors

Care coordinators

MDT members including but not exhaustive: Clinical Pharmacists, technicians, Physician Associates, Physios, Paramedics, Social Prescribing Link Workers,

Key Working Relationships External:

Working alongside with other PCN member practices.

Service providers

Social care & Voluntary services

Patients/service users & Carers/relatives

Salary is £12.00 per hour.

Benefits:

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

Flexitime

Free flu jabs

Free parking

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Store discount

Birthday day off

Schedule:

Day shift

Flexitime

Monday to Friday

Weekend availability

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably within primary care.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic clinical procedures.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a compassionate and patient-centered approach.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical record systems and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to work well within a team and collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to data protection regulations.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the PCN.

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

Ringmead Medical Practice

Address

Birch Hill Medical Centre

Leppington

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 7WW

Employer's website

https://www.ringmeadmedicalpractice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)