Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen at Pontefract &
Knottingley Primary Care Network (PCN) for a General Practice Assistants
(GPA) to join our friendly and dynamic team.
The PCN covers four GP practices in the district serving a
patient population of around 48,000 and we are looking to recruit enthusiastic,
forward thinking GP Assistants to work as part of a team covering the GP
practices and also work alongside Care Co-ordinators in our Care Homes. The role also includes collaboratively
working across the network area with our community partners to look after the
health and wellbeing of our local population.
Further ongoing support will be provided through both local
and countrywide governance and peer support groups. Additional professional
development in line with the individuals needs will be available with
shadowing, mentoring, e-learning, and relevant courses/conferences.
We may close early for applications if we have enough applicants.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core
responsibilities of the GPA. There may
be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent
upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. You will work within your capabilities and:
Arrange appointments, tests and follow up
appointments for patients
Arrange referrals on behalf of the GP both
internally (to other clinicians or care coordinators/social prescribers/health
and wellbeing coaches) or externally (to the hospital or community clinics)
Complete simple clinical
observations/investigations as directed, such as dipstick urine, taking blood
pressure, ECGs, phlebotomy etc.
Support the GP with immunisations and wound care
Help the GP liase with external agencies (such
as arranging admissions so the GP can continue with their consultations)
Sorting clinical post and prioritising for the
GP
Extracting information from clinical letters
that needs coding and adding this to patient notes
Supporting with QOF reviews
Explaining and promoting healthy lifestyle
choices
About us
General Practice
Assistants (GPAs) form part of a multi-disciplinary team within primary care
and support the GPs smooth running of clinics. You will carry out
administrative tasks, alongside basic clinical duties which will help free up
GP time and improve the patients access/experience in practice as well as
supporting our Care Co-ordinator team covering the Care Homes in our district.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core
responsibilities of the GPA. There may
be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent
upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. You will work within your capabilities and:
Arrange appointments, tests and follow up
appointments for patients
Arrange referrals on behalf of the GP both
internally (to other clinicians or care coordinators/social prescribers/health
and wellbeing coaches) or externally (to the hospital or community clinics)
Complete simple clinical
observations/investigations as directed, such as dipstick urine, taking blood
pressure, ECGs, phlebotomy etc.
Support the GP with immunisations and wound care
Help the GP liase with external agencies (such
as arranging admissions so the GP can continue with their consultations)
Sorting clinical post and prioritising for the
GP
Extracting information from clinical letters
that needs coding and adding this to patient notes
Supporting with QOF reviews
Explaining and promoting healthy lifestyle
choices
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core
responsibilities of the GPA. There may
be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent
upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. You will work within your capabilities and:
Arrange appointments, tests and follow up
appointments for patients
Arrange referrals on behalf of the GP both
internally (to other clinicians or care coordinators/social prescribers/health
and wellbeing coaches) or externally (to the hospital or community clinics)
Complete simple clinical
observations/investigations as directed, such as dipstick urine, taking blood
pressure, ECGs, phlebotomy etc.
Support the GP with immunisations and wound care
Help the GP liase with external agencies (such
as arranging admissions so the GP can continue with their consultations)
Sorting clinical post and prioritising for the
GP
Extracting information from clinical letters
that needs coding and adding this to patient notes
Supporting with QOF reviews
Explaining and promoting healthy lifestyle
choices
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Experience using SystmOne
- Experience with General Practice
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- GP Assistant Certificate qualification/willingness to undertake a GPA training course
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively support with basic wound care
- ECGs
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to seek support
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- 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
Desirable
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Spirometry
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Asthma
- CHD
- Immunisations
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- 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
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours depending on the time of the GP clinic
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Experience using SystmOne
- Experience with General Practice
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- GP Assistant Certificate qualification/willingness to undertake a GPA training course
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively support with basic wound care
- ECGs
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to seek support
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- 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
Desirable
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Spirometry
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Asthma
- CHD
- Immunisations
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- 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
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours depending on the time of the GP clinic
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
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.
