Job summary
A new exiting opportunity
has arisen within Warrington Innovation Network to recruit a new GP Assistant.
This role is predominately to assist the PCN and clinical team in their daily
administrative duties to include some minor clinical tasks both in surgery and
in and around the local community. The ideal candidate will be someone with
experience of working within the health care sector. It is essential they will be well organised, flexible and highly
motivated.
We are looking for a forward thinking, flexible and adaptable candidate with experience working in primary care, it is essential the individual has a good understanding of general practice systems and processes and the ability to provide strategic, business, and operational support to our network.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work across all 7 member practices providing NHS health checks, phelbotomy and blood pressure checks amongst other services.
About us
Warrington Innovation Network is a well-established PCN in Warrington, comprising of seven GP practices serving a diverse population of 58,000 patients.
We are a committed and adaptable network who welcome innovation, change and collaboration.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our organisation and support healthcare services across a large and diverse population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Supporting clinicians with undertaking basic clinical activity such as history taking, conducting urinalysis, performing phlebotomy, taking blood pressure readings, administering vaccinations, checking a pulse, and possibly doing ECGs. (Training will be provided for any clinical activity that is required)
- Creating and maintaining personalised and patient centered care plans
- Delivering NHS Health checks in surgery and within the local community
- Tackling Health inequalities, promoting patient engagement and health promotion both within surgery and in and around the local community
- To seek out and develop opportunities, organise and deliver health checks and promotion within local community settings
- Arranging appropriate referrals, signposting patients, arranging tests and follow up appointments
- To deliver a range of back-office health care administration duties such as sorting, prioritising and signposting incoming clinical correspondence, extracting required information and applying medical codes to patient records
- Quality improvement auditing and reporting
- Attend, participate and support meetings
In addition to the primary responsibilities above, the GP assistant may be requested to:
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation
- Any other admin or clinical related work as provided by the PCN Executive team/Practice Managers
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Supporting clinicians with undertaking basic clinical activity such as history taking, conducting urinalysis, performing phlebotomy, taking blood pressure readings, administering vaccinations, checking a pulse, and possibly doing ECGs. (Training will be provided for any clinical activity that is required)
- Creating and maintaining personalised and patient centered care plans
- Delivering NHS Health checks in surgery and within the local community
- Tackling Health inequalities, promoting patient engagement and health promotion both within surgery and in and around the local community
- To seek out and develop opportunities, organise and deliver health checks and promotion within local community settings
- Arranging appropriate referrals, signposting patients, arranging tests and follow up appointments
- To deliver a range of back-office health care administration duties such as sorting, prioritising and signposting incoming clinical correspondence, extracting required information and applying medical codes to patient records
- Quality improvement auditing and reporting
- Attend, participate and support meetings
In addition to the primary responsibilities above, the GP assistant may be requested to:
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation
- Any other admin or clinical related work as provided by the PCN Executive team/Practice Managers
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Full clean driving license and ability to travel between PCN practices
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level standard including pass at English and Mathematics
- Demonstrates commitment to own continuous learning and development
Skills
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Forward thinker
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience of working with healthcare professionals and or previous experience in the NHS or social care or relevant field (desirable)
- Experience of administrative duties and database
- Understanding of confidentiality/data protection issues
- Excellent organisation skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Be able to work effectively as part of team and contribute to group planning.
- Ability to communicate and connect with internal and external stakeholders
- Be able to work independently and on your own initiative
- Effective time management skills and working to deadlines
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet and PowerPoint
- Experience of using strong customer service skills
Desirable
- Working knowledge of clinicians work patterns and responsibilities
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Forward thinker
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Full clean driving license and ability to travel between PCN practices
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level standard including pass at English and Mathematics
- Demonstrates commitment to own continuous learning and development
Skills
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Forward thinker
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience of working with healthcare professionals and or previous experience in the NHS or social care or relevant field (desirable)
- Experience of administrative duties and database
- Understanding of confidentiality/data protection issues
- Excellent organisation skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Be able to work effectively as part of team and contribute to group planning.
- Ability to communicate and connect with internal and external stakeholders
- Be able to work independently and on your own initiative
- Effective time management skills and working to deadlines
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet and PowerPoint
- Experience of using strong customer service skills
Desirable
- Working knowledge of clinicians work patterns and responsibilities
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Forward thinker
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
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.
