Job summary
A General Practice Assistant will support General Practice with 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 liase 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 consultations.
Support the GP with
immunisations/wound care
About us
Greenwich PCN Alliance is formed of 4 PCNs across Greenwich, Blackheath and Charlton PCN, Eltham PCN, Heritage PCN and Unity PCN. A successful candidate will be allocated to one PCN and will work across that PCN only. At Greenwich PCN Alliance we are committed to the development of ARRS roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
A General Practice Assistant will support the General Practice with 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.
Primary 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 liase 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 consultations.
Support the GP with
immunisations/wound care
Job description
Job responsibilities
A General Practice Assistant will support the General Practice with 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.
Primary 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 liase 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 consultations.
Support the GP with
immunisations/wound care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Understanding of the audit process
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Understanding of the audit process
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
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.