Job summary
Kingswood Medical Centre in Basildon is looking to recruit a general practice assistant (GPA) on a part or full time basis for 20 - 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The GPA will support the GPs, to enable the 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.
About us
We are a GMS non-dispensing practice and look after approx. 9,700 patients with a growing list size. We are incredibly proud of how we provide care for our patients. We are rated as CQC Good and are a high QOF achieving practice.
Our team consists of 2 GP partners supported by two salaried GPs. We have one ANP, two practice nurses, two HCAs, andalso a variety of support staff from our PCN consisting of pharmacists, physio, MH practitioners, home visiting service and soon to be joined by a GPA. The clinical staff are supported by our admin team including receptionists, secretary, and workflow clerk. We are a SystemOne practice and hold regular clinical meetings and practice staff meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include:
- 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, raising blood forms.
- Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, 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).
- Supporting the GP with immunisations comms.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include:
- 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, raising blood forms.
- Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, 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).
- Supporting the GP with immunisations comms.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Essential
- A GP Assistant Certificate qualification would be an advantage, however, staff can be trained in-practice, with on-job training and development, led by GPs, in line with the role outline and national competency framework. Trainee GPAs may also complete HEEs accredited training programme, aligned to the competency framework, equipping them with formal certification of their learning.
- Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
- Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
- Attend all relevant annual updates.
- Inform the lead GP of any concerns regarding GPA role and any professional development needed.
- Be aware of own professional boundaries and what to do when you have reached them.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Essential
- A GP Assistant Certificate qualification would be an advantage, however, staff can be trained in-practice, with on-job training and development, led by GPs, in line with the role outline and national competency framework. Trainee GPAs may also complete HEEs accredited training programme, aligned to the competency framework, equipping them with formal certification of their learning.
- Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
- Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
- Attend all relevant annual updates.
- Inform the lead GP of any concerns regarding GPA role and any professional development needed.
- Be aware of own professional boundaries and what to do when you have reached them.
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.
