Carlisle PCN GP Assistant Role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Sorting 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

Dealing with all routine clinical post directly e.g. DNA letters, 2WW etc.

Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments for patients

Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, and benefits agency forms etc.

Processing and following up referrals as required

Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies

Support the GP with care home round administration

Support the GP with adequate and accurate summarisation of medical records

Work alongside wider practice and PCN teams who support GP administration to ensure a joined up approach and communication

Completing simple clinical observations /investigations as directed locally, such as dipstick urine, taking blood pressure, ECG, phlebotomy

Supporting the GP with immunisations/wound care if required

Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment as required.

Supporting with QOF reviews.

Inform the lead GP of any concerns regarding their role and request professional development as needed. Be aware of their own professional boundaries and what to do when they are reached.

Participate in an annual individual performance review.

Track and record evidence of their experience against the national competency framework.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights

Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• The completion of all Blue Stream training identified as relevant to the role.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
• Track and record evidence of their experience against the national competency framework

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patient needs

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate

Immunisation:

Due to exposure to patients and potential risks that presents it will be a requirement of the postholder to have / have had the following immunisations:

• Hepatitis B

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths to GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent.

Desirable

• Practice receptionist/admin training
• Care Certificate
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working as part of a team
• Previous experience of working in Primary Care/ or similar NHS setting
• Can carry out clinical, technical, scientific or administrative duties according to established protocols or procedures, or systems of work.

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to provide quality patient care
• Excellent IT Skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good team working skills
• Clinical observations /investigations, such as dipstick urine, taking blood pressure, ECG, phlebotomy
• Willing to work towards GPA certification and complete within a set timeframe

Desirable

• Demonstrates basic factual knowledge of field of work
• Previous experience using EMIS web
• Previous experience working in a GP practice or Patient facing setting

Attitude

Essential

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to work under pressure and remain calm
• Flexible and adaptable

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

Eden Medical Group

Address

Carlisle PCN Hub

1st Floor, Unit 3,

St Nicholas Street

Carlisle

CA1 2EF

Employer's website

https://www.edenmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)