General Practice Assistant

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.

Undertaking new patient health checks

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

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

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

Carrying out BMI checks as directed

Acting as a chaperone as required

When trained, undertaking venepuncture

Signposting some received correspondence to others, e.g., clinical pharmacist, practice nurse

Extracting all the required information from clinical letters, applying medical codes as required and adding these to patient notes

Support practice patients by arranging appointments, onward referrals, clinical tests and follow up appointments.

Explaining treatment procedures to patients

Supporting GP(s) in liaising with external agencies, such as helping to arrange patient admission while the GP(s) continue with the consultation.

Supporting the GP(s) with wound care and immunisations (including flu vaccinations)

Undertaking all mandatory training and induction programmes

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

Contributing to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care, including opportunistic health promotional programmes

Maintaining a clean, tidy and effective working area at all times

Demonstrate the ownership of responsibility for personal development, learning and performance

Attend relevant annual updates and shared practice learning

Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Support and participate in shared learning throughout the PCN

Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner

Duties may vary from time to time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• Healthcare qualification (Level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
• GPA Qualification
• Phlebotomy certification
• 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

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

Greater Middlesbrough Primary Care Network (PCN)

Address

Hirsel Medical Centre

5 Trinity Mews

North Ormesby

Middlesbrough

Cleveland

TS3 6AL

Employer's website

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