GP Assistant (GPA)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the GP Assistant/Medical Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

a. Undertaking new patient health checks

b. Support the Practice Nurse with health promotion programmes

c. Providing support to GPs by taking patient history and baseline observations prior to the patient seeing the GP

d. Carrying out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording all findings accurately

e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

f. Facilitating routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

g. Support the Practice Nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

h. Carrying out BMI checks as directed

i. Acting as a chaperone as required

j. When trained, undertaking venupuncture

k. When trained, administer flu vaccinations

l. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the Practice Nurse

m. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

n. Provide support during minor operations as required

o. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

p. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

q. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy

r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

s. Conducting ECGs as requested

t. Undertaking all mandatory training and induction programmes

u. Attending a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

v. To always maintain a clean, tidy and effective working area

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Healthcare qualification (Level 3 or 4) Phlebotomy certification

Desirable

• Previous completion of the HCA Care certificate Vaccination certification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the General Public Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Primary Care environment

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• ECG's Venepuncture New Patient Medicals, including height, weight, BP, Pulse Chaperone Procedure Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Desirable

• Wound care/removal of sutures

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

Avisford Medical Group

Address

North End Road

Yapton

Arundel

West Sussex

BN18 0DU

Employer's website

https://www.avisford.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)