General Practice Assistant (Primary Care Network)

Job summary

Job summary

At Fareham & Portchester PCN we have an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking person to join our well establish existing team of GPAs, Nurses, ANP and Paramedics. This will involve working across the four practices in the Fareham & Portchester area.

Hours of Work: 25-30 hours per week.

This role is best suited to a HCA or qualified General Practice Assistant, with a proficiency in key areas such as basic clinical duties, administration, communication and record keeping. You must have an understanding of patient centred care with a caring and understanding manor.

Main duties of the job

Working within the GP resilience framework, along side practice staff to provide proactive care, using digital tools to perform geriatric assessments and Incorporating integrated neighbour working

Working in line with the EHCH (Enhance health in care homes) Framework. This will include new resident reviews, personalised care and support plans, and post hospital discharge reviews within the care home setting.

Assist the HVS with Seriously Mentally Impaired and Learning disability reviews, chronic disease and long-term condition reviews

Liaise with patients and PCN staff including pharmacy, social prescriber, MSK HVS and paramedic triage teams regarding the booking of appointments, referrals, tests and follow ups

Dependant on clinical skills undertake dipping urine, blood pressures, ECGs and phlebotomy

Data administration and QOF/IIF target requirements and contract service requirements

To assist in patient, care navigation/co-ordination and the running of the HVS team.

Helping the HVS liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the HVS can continue with their consultation(s)

Provide administrative support and delivery of vaccine to patients during Covid and Flu seasons and other PCN administration

About us

The Fareham & Portchester Primary Care Network (PCN) is a collaborative alliance of four GP practices in the Fareham and Portchester area:

• Fareham Centre Practice
• Westlands Medical Centre
• Portchester Health Centre
• Gudgeheath Lane Surgery

The PCN was formed in response to the NHS Long Term Plan and the 2019 GP contract, which emphasized the importance of Primary Care Networks. These networks aim to integrate GP practices with other local servicessuch as community health, mental health, social care, and voluntary organizationsto provide coordinated, proactive, and personalized care for local populations

The Fareham & Portchester PCN's vision is to:

• Deliver compassionate, transparent, and trustworthy patient-centered care.
• Empower patients with knowledge to make informed decisions aligned with their values.
• Enhance patient safety and quality of care through shared expertise.
• Support the resilience and sustainability of general practice services.

• Population Coverage: Typically serves between 30,000 to 50,000 people.
• Integrated Services: Focuses on joining up services at a local level to meet specific community needs.
• Collaborative Approach: Maintains the unique identity of each practice while working together to improve outcomes.