General Practice Healthcare Assistant

E4 Network

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Job summary

The E4 Primary Care Network Ltd is looking to recruit General Practice Assistants to support our GP Practices with a skillset that includes administrative and clinical tasks

This is an exciting opportunity to learn and professionally develop within a Primary Care Network (PCN) which is known for its supportive and friendly approach to new team members.

You will be supported into this new role by the Primary Care Network in partnership with a local university. The E4 Primary Care Network Ltd. comprises of 5 member practices. The network is in a period of significant growth and development making it an exciting time to be joining the PCN team.

Main duties of the job

A GPA will support the GP(s) 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.

About us

Primary Care Networks are groups of GP practices working closely together - along with other healthcare staff and organisations - providing integrated services to the local population.

The E4 Primary Care Network Ltd. includes Chingford Medical Centre, Churchill Medical Practice, The Old Church Surgery, The Ridgeway Surgery and Handsworth Medical Practice. The practices have a very strong collaborative working relationship. We strive to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.

We have an interesting and diverse population, ranging from the young to the elderly with a patient list size of over 52,000 patients. We also support over 300 residents who are living in local Care Homes.

We maximise on our collaborative approach including the use of Additional Roles to strengthen communities and reduce inequalities in health.

The successful candidate will be an employee of the E4 Network Ltd However, their work will be both PCN and practice-based under the direction of the Service Delivery Manager.

Date posted

07 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Band 3 - 4

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2275-24-0000

Job locations

Chingford Health Centre

109 York Road

London

E4 8LF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the GP Assistant working across the five PCN Practices within the E4 Primary Care Network. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

  • Obtaining patient consent
  • Fridge temperature maintenance and recording
  • Working collaboratively with the PCN & PCN Practices nursing teams, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
  • Maintaining accurate patient records on EMIS & SystmOne
  • Baseline observation taking and recording such as Blood Pressure, Pulse, Temperature
  • Urinalysis
  • Facilitate routine & 24-hour Blood Pressure Testing
  • Performing ECG and Spirometry
  • BMI check and recording
  • Ethnicity recording
  • Supporting with chronic disease management such as Diabetes Foot Health Checks
  • Keep updated on IIF & QOF targets and seek opportunity to deliver services to the PCN & Practices helping achieve such
  • Immunisations and Vaccinations (such as Flu & Covid) under a PSD (directed by GP/Clinical Lead)
  • New Patient Health Checks As required by individual Practices.
  • NHS Health Check

  1. Delivery of the NHS Health Check
  2. Following the Health Check protocol for escalation of elevated results
  3. Taking of Lipids via POC device
  4. Provide patient with self-care/health promotion advice based on outcome of NHS Health Check
  5. Source and replenish health promotion literature for the PCN and PCN Practices
  6. Work with the PCN & PCN Practices to ensure that yearly delivery and recall targets are met

SMI Health Check

  1. Delivery of the 7 elements of the SMI Health Check
  2. Following the SMI Health Check protocol for escalation of elevated results
  3. Work with the PCN & PCN Practices to ensure that yearly delivery and recall targets are met
  4. Ensure that appropriate GP follow-up is booked for patient.

Venepuncture

1. Performing venepuncture in accordance with PCN protocols.

2. The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples.

3. Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies

4. Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner

5. Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at Royal London ESL.

6. Maintain an effective liaison with the E-Courier service.

7. Delivery of venepuncture to the Housebound population of the E4 Network.

8. Collect patient satisfaction survey and analysis results

Ensure Clinical Waste & Sharps are removed from clinical rooms and accordance with the PCN IPC and Clinical Waste policies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the GP Assistant working across the five PCN Practices within the E4 Primary Care Network. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

  • Obtaining patient consent
  • Fridge temperature maintenance and recording
  • Working collaboratively with the PCN & PCN Practices nursing teams, seeking guidance when necessary for patient related matters
  • Maintaining accurate patient records on EMIS & SystmOne
  • Baseline observation taking and recording such as Blood Pressure, Pulse, Temperature
  • Urinalysis
  • Facilitate routine & 24-hour Blood Pressure Testing
  • Performing ECG and Spirometry
  • BMI check and recording
  • Ethnicity recording
  • Supporting with chronic disease management such as Diabetes Foot Health Checks
  • Keep updated on IIF & QOF targets and seek opportunity to deliver services to the PCN & Practices helping achieve such
  • Immunisations and Vaccinations (such as Flu & Covid) under a PSD (directed by GP/Clinical Lead)
  • New Patient Health Checks As required by individual Practices.
  • NHS Health Check

  1. Delivery of the NHS Health Check
  2. Following the Health Check protocol for escalation of elevated results
  3. Taking of Lipids via POC device
  4. Provide patient with self-care/health promotion advice based on outcome of NHS Health Check
  5. Source and replenish health promotion literature for the PCN and PCN Practices
  6. Work with the PCN & PCN Practices to ensure that yearly delivery and recall targets are met

SMI Health Check

  1. Delivery of the 7 elements of the SMI Health Check
  2. Following the SMI Health Check protocol for escalation of elevated results
  3. Work with the PCN & PCN Practices to ensure that yearly delivery and recall targets are met
  4. Ensure that appropriate GP follow-up is booked for patient.

Venepuncture

1. Performing venepuncture in accordance with PCN protocols.

2. The correct labelling, packaging and storing of samples.

3. Effective use of the specimen log, resolving any discrepancies

4. Ensuring samples are sent to the laboratory in a timely manner

5. Maintaining an effective liaison with the laboratory staff at Royal London ESL.

6. Maintain an effective liaison with the E-Courier service.

7. Delivery of venepuncture to the Housebound population of the E4 Network.

8. Collect patient satisfaction survey and analysis results

Ensure Clinical Waste & Sharps are removed from clinical rooms and accordance with the PCN IPC and Clinical Waste policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Care Certificate
  • GPA Certificate (or willingness to enrol onto the 6-9 month self-directed learning course)
  • GCSE grade A to C (equivalent) in English & Maths

Desirable

  • Qualified in Venepuncture
  • Qualified in Vaccinations
  • Qualified in Wound Care
  • Qualified to NVQ Level (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • **MUST HAVE** Experience of working as a Health Care Assistant in Primary Care

Desirable

  • Experience of working within or knowledge of a Primary Care Network
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Care Certificate
  • GPA Certificate (or willingness to enrol onto the 6-9 month self-directed learning course)
  • GCSE grade A to C (equivalent) in English & Maths

Desirable

  • Qualified in Venepuncture
  • Qualified in Vaccinations
  • Qualified in Wound Care
  • Qualified to NVQ Level (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • **MUST HAVE** Experience of working as a Health Care Assistant in Primary Care

Desirable

  • Experience of working within or knowledge of a Primary Care Network

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

E4 Network

Address

Chingford Health Centre

109 York Road

London

E4 8LF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

E4 Network

Address

Chingford Health Centre

109 York Road

London

E4 8LF


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Network Business and Transformation Manager

Melanie Cook

wfccg.e4pcn@nhs.net

Date posted

07 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Band 3 - 4

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2275-24-0000

Job locations

Chingford Health Centre

109 York Road

London

E4 8LF


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