GP Assistanship

Job summary

The full job description can be found on General Practice Assistant - elearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk) and includes the following tasks: 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. Supporting GP with basic observations as required e.g., dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy. Copyright NHS England 2023 3 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 as requested by the GP. 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). Historically, most GPAs have been recruited in house which has supported retention and offered career progression opportunities for existing staff. They have predominantly come from reception, administration or healthcare assistant roles.

Main duties of the job

The full job description can be found on General Practice Assistant - elearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk) and includes the following tasks: 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. Supporting GP with basic observations as required e.g., dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy. Copyright NHS England 2023 3 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 as requested by the GP. 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). Historically, most GPAs have been recruited in house which has supported retention and offered career progression opportunities for existing staff. They have predominantly come from reception, administration or healthcare assistant roles.

About us

Balaam Street Surgery provides primary care for Plaistow and surrounding areas. We hope you take your time to browse our website where you will find lots of useful information about the surgery and the services we offer.

https://balaamstreetsurgery.nhs.uk/