PA to Practice Manager

HORFIELD HC

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Job summary

Do you want to work at a GP surgery described by patients as a "caring, empathetic and robust practice" with "outstanding professional staff from front-of-house to the medical professionals"? Horfield Health Centre is the place for you!

Nearby practices, Gloucester Road Medical Centre and Greenway Community Practice enjoy similar reputations. Gloucester Road Medical Centre is termed "the best medical centre I've dealt with" by a patient, while another says "I've never had a smoother, better, calmer more stress-free experience". Greenway provides "excellent service" with staff who are "friendly, professional and efficient".

The three practices are looking for a highly organised and efficient individual (or individuals), with a clear understanding of the need for confidentiality, to join the team(s) as PA to the Practice Manager.

Main duties of the job

We welcome applications from anyone who has significant experience in general practice, so will understand how the system works. They will also be proficient in managing inboxes, diaries and often competing priorities.

We are looking for either one full-time person, or 2 x part-time people, with a work schedule to be agreed (but likely to be all 5 days of the working week).

When applying, please indicate how many hours per week you are ideally looking for.

About us

All 3 practices are forward thinking, dynamic organisations, committed to the highest standards of patient care.

Date posted

02 Mai 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience in the region of £16 per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0734-24-0002

Job locations

Lockleaze Road

Bristol

BS7 9RR


Gloucester Road Medical Centre

Church Road

Horfield

Bristol

BS7 8SA


Greenway Community Practice

Greystoke Avenue

Bristol

BS10 6AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES

  • Manage Practice Manager's email correspondence efficiently and professionally
  • Maintain and organise Practice Manager's diary, scheduling appointments and meetings as required
  • Assist with administrative tasks such as document preparation, filing and data entry
  • Co-ordinate communication between Practice Manager and colleagues, patients and external contacts
  • Handle incoming calls and enquiries, directing them appropriately
  • Assist in organising and preparing for meetings, taking minutes when necessary
  • Undertake additional tasks and project as directed by the Practice Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES

  • Manage Practice Manager's email correspondence efficiently and professionally
  • Maintain and organise Practice Manager's diary, scheduling appointments and meetings as required
  • Assist with administrative tasks such as document preparation, filing and data entry
  • Co-ordinate communication between Practice Manager and colleagues, patients and external contacts
  • Handle incoming calls and enquiries, directing them appropriately
  • Assist in organising and preparing for meetings, taking minutes when necessary
  • Undertake additional tasks and project as directed by the Practice Manager

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • PERSON SPECIFICATION
  • - Previous experience working in a GP practice environment is vital (ideally at least 3 years, but not necessarily in a PA role)
  • - Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • - Proficiency in email management and diary scheduling
  • - Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • - Proactive and able to work independently
  • - Proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • - Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
  • - Flexibility and contributing to a strong team ethic
  • - A good sense of fun
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • PERSON SPECIFICATION
  • - Previous experience working in a GP practice environment is vital (ideally at least 3 years, but not necessarily in a PA role)
  • - Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • - Proficiency in email management and diary scheduling
  • - Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • - Proactive and able to work independently
  • - Proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • - Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
  • - Flexibility and contributing to a strong team ethic
  • - A good sense of fun

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.

Employer details

Employer name

HORFIELD HC

Address

Lockleaze Road

Bristol

BS7 9RR


Employer's website

https://www.horfieldhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HORFIELD HC

Address

Lockleaze Road

Bristol

BS7 9RR


Employer's website

https://www.horfieldhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Peter Maynard

peter.maynard1@nhs.net

01173737102

Date posted

02 Mai 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience in the region of £16 per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0734-24-0002

Job locations

Lockleaze Road

Bristol

BS7 9RR


Gloucester Road Medical Centre

Church Road

Horfield

Bristol

BS7 8SA


Greenway Community Practice

Greystoke Avenue

Bristol

BS10 6AF


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