General Practice Assistant

Job summary

Craneswater Group Practice are seeking a GP assistant to work within the practice. This role is being offered through the Portsmouth South Coast PCN. The PCN have teams of healthcare professionals to provide tailored care for patients in the community included in this are: GPs, Nurses, pharmacists, dieticians, physiotherapists and social prescribers.

The position is part time and will be worked over 18 hours a week Mon-Weds

This is an exciting opportunity GP assistants are trained to undertake routine administration and basic clinical duties. They can help to free up GPs time and contribute to the smooth running of appointments, improving patients experience in the surgery.

Portsmouth South Coast Primary Care network consists of 2 GP Practices in Southsea covering a total population of 38,235. The PCN was successfully formed in July 2019 and has already reaped success through collaborative working.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary

Sorting and prioritising clinical post

Improving patient access and release highly qualified staff to concentrate on treating and managing patients with more complex conditions

improve patient flow within surgery hours, increasing the time efficiency of appointments, and reduction of waiting times; supporting patient experience by "translating" or reiterating information from the GP

have a positive impact on GP retention and job satisfaction

reduce time spent by GPs on managing correspondence

About us

Craneswater Group Practice is a dedicated team currently of six GP partners, two salaried doctors three nurse practitioners, plus two practice nurses and three HCAs. Overall we have a team of 42. List size 12,500. Good CQC rating in all areas and high QOF achievement and consistently one of the highest rated practices overall for patient experience in the National GP patient survey. Member of Portsmouth Primary Care Alliance, who deliver extended access and acute visiting services to support local practices. This position is being recruited through the Portsmouth South Coast Primary Care Network who will be your employer. The PCN is friendly and organised with high QOF scores and a good CQC rating. They believe in excellent patient care, regular teaching and working realistic and sustainable hours. This position will be located at Craneswater Group Practice.