GP Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

The General Practice Assistant role forms part of a multi-disciplinary team within primary care, providing a support role by carrying out administrative tasks which help to free GPs time and contributes to the smooth running of the surgery.

The following are the core responsibilities of the GP Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

To be the main contact for the private work team to ensure this work is carried out in a timely manner.

Complete core elements of basic non-opinion forms for the GP to finalise, approve and sign.

Undertake initial assessment of patients who require a private medical and assist GPs with clinics such as minor operations and coil fits.

Be responsible for completing factual information on cremation forms. Liaise with funeral directors as required.

Complete referrals to One Call and District Nursing teams.

Complete referral proformas such as: HOCF, Wheelchair referral service, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome service, Gender Identity service, Single Point of Access, Eating Disorders service. Ensure that these are completed on EMIS and that the Medical Secretaries are notified once completed

Be responsible for triaging urgent tasks in EMIS task inbox and applying Out of Office when a GP is absent at their site.

Stock and maintain clinical rooms.

Generate blood test requests if required by healthcare professionals.

Be responsible for filing normal blood test results on a rota basis.

Carers liaison

Undertake phlebotomy services when required for the housebound patients.

Develop a role in providing a service to housebound patient requiring blood tests, diabetic foot checks, blood pressure monitoring once training is completed.

Assist GPs who are undertaking minor ops procedures once trained in antiseptic non-touch technique.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working within primary care or other healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS clinical system

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and co-operative
• Motivated and proactive
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Confident and resilient
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Forward thinker with a solutions focused approach
• Ability to drive and deliver change effectively
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Demonstrable commitment to professional development relevant to role

Desirable

• GP Assistant training qualification
• Care Certificate

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

Adur Health Partnership

Address

Northbourne Medical Centre

Upper Shoreham Road

Shoreham-by-sea

West Sussex

BN43 6BT

Employer's website

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