Job summary
A GPA will support the GP(s) smooth running of clinics by performing
the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing
up their time to focus on the patient.
Main duties of the job
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
About us
South 1 PCN consists of 9 practices within the Walsall area, (WS1, WS2). We have a total population of approx. 43000.
We have an excellent team of clinicians and operational staff that supports team members to maximise their ptential, through mentorting, training and hard worl.
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
- Post holder must hold a GP Assistant Certificate qualification
Desirable
- Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post holder must hold a GP Assistant Certificate qualification
Desirable
- Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).