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GP Assistant

Dockham Surgery

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Job summary

GP Assistant is a fairly new role developed in Primary Care setting. The person selected will work closely with the GPs in assiting with administrative documentation as well as dealing with patients on a daily basis, so ideally some experience of a clinical setting would be beneficial.

Main duties of the job

After initial training, the role will include, but not be limited to: Phlebotomy and ECGs;DWP/PIP/Insurance forms;History and basic observation eg BP checks;Care plan review eg Dementia reviews;Referral support to Secondary Care;Quality Improvements and Quality Outcome Framework (QOF) support;Filling normal blood results;Home visit & care home reviews;Contacting patients who decline screening.;Prediabetes review and referral;Weight management review;Refugee health checks;Ear wax treatment

About us

We have a wonderful team of 2 partners,3 salaried GP`s and a fantastic nursing team who will also support you. We have a Clinical pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician alongside a dedicated Reception and administrative team of 13 personnel. We are located in the Forest of Dean in a relatively new purpose built Medical Centre co-located with another GP Practice. The is a large car park for staff and patients alike and we are located next to a local Co-op store as well as a short trip to the centre of Cinderford itself.

The team meets regularly to maintain good communications and we operate an open door policy to managemnt.

Date posted

19 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,425 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3330-25-0001

Job locations

Cinderford Medical Centre

Valley Road

Cinderford

Gloucestershire

GL14 2NX


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 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE in Maths and English
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Competence in MS Office packages

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 or above in Clinical Care or patient services knowledge
  • Competence in Health Care Assistant duties
  • Experience of clinical systems such as System 1

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of General Practice care
  • Understanding of maintaining confidentiality and data security
  • Ability to work as part of a team or independently
  • Excellent communication skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE in Maths and English
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Competence in MS Office packages

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 or above in Clinical Care or patient services knowledge
  • Competence in Health Care Assistant duties
  • Experience of clinical systems such as System 1

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of General Practice care
  • Understanding of maintaining confidentiality and data security
  • Ability to work as part of a team or independently
  • Excellent communication skills

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

Dockham Surgery

Address

Cinderford Medical Centre

Valley Road

Cinderford

Gloucestershire

GL14 2NX


Employer's website

https://dockhamsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dockham Surgery

Address

Cinderford Medical Centre

Valley Road

Cinderford

Gloucestershire

GL14 2NX


Employer's website

https://dockhamsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Gerry Barclay

gerry.barclay@nhs.net

01594820010

Date posted

19 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,425 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3330-25-0001

Job locations

Cinderford Medical Centre

Valley Road

Cinderford

Gloucestershire

GL14 2NX


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