Job summary
The role of the General Practice Assistant Trainee (GPAT) is to support the GP Surgery with routine administration tasks working as a personal assistant to the GPs and basic healthcare assistant clinical duties. The GPAT will be required to complete a six-to-nine-month practice course, delivered in practice by a named GP mentor.
The framework covers five domains (two clinical and three non-clinical).
Care Certificate (clinical)
Clinical (clinical)
Communications (non-clinical)
Administration (non-clinical)
Managing Health Records (non-clinical)
Trainees will be expected to dedicate one day a week for study. A half day working with their GP mentor and the rest studying competencies on the online training portal.
Upon completion of all five domains, the GPA will be awarded with a certificate GP Assistant Skills Certificate which is equivalent to 10 credits at a Level 4. More information about qualification levels
Main duties of the job
Sorting all clinical post and prioritising it
Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding
Dealing with all routine clinical post directly e.g. did not attend (DNA) letters, two week wait referrals (2WW) etc.
Arranging appointments, referrals and follow up appointments of patients
Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.
Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs and phlebotomy
Completing basic (non-opinion) forms for the GP to approve and sign including, but not limited to, insurance, mortgage and Department for Work and Pensions forms (IB113, HAAS etc)
Explaining treatment procedures to patients including arranging follow up appointments
Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies i.e. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s)
Support the GP with immunisations and wound care
Sterilising equipment
Restocking consulting rooms
Take blood samples
Lead on health promotion and education work
About us
Our organisation is a dynamic medical practice comprising five general practitioners, two nurses, one healthcare assistant, and two clinical pharmacists. Together, we diligently serve a population of 8,100 individuals, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate care. With a collaborative approach and a commitment to excellence, we strive to meet the diverse healthcare needs of our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sorting all clinical post and prioritising it
Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding
Dealing with all routine clinical post directly e.g. did not attend (DNA) letters, two week wait referrals (2WW) etc.
Arranging appointments, referrals and follow up appointments of patients
Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.
Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs and phlebotomy
Completing basic (non-opinion) forms for the GP to approve and sign including, but not limited to, insurance, mortgage and Department for Work and Pensions forms (IB113, HAAS etc)
Explaining treatment procedures to patients including arranging follow up appointments
Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies i.e. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s)
Support the GP with immunisations and wound care
Sterilising equipment
Restocking consulting rooms
Take blood samples
Lead on health promotion and education work
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sorting all clinical post and prioritising it
Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding
Dealing with all routine clinical post directly e.g. did not attend (DNA) letters, two week wait referrals (2WW) etc.
Arranging appointments, referrals and follow up appointments of patients
Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.
Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs and phlebotomy
Completing basic (non-opinion) forms for the GP to approve and sign including, but not limited to, insurance, mortgage and Department for Work and Pensions forms (IB113, HAAS etc)
Explaining treatment procedures to patients including arranging follow up appointments
Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies i.e. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s)
Support the GP with immunisations and wound care
Sterilising equipment
Restocking consulting rooms
Take blood samples
Lead on health promotion and education work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A strong interest in health and social care
- Committed learner with the dedication to self-directed learning for a minimum of 1 day per week for 6-9 months
Desirable
- CSEs in maths and English (or equivalent)
- Healthcare BTEC or NVQ (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- A high level of skill in good patient care and working with the public
- Experience in recording medical details
- Experience of analysing test results
- Experience in referring to senior colleagues where appropriate
Desirable
- Experience in applying academic learning to practical situations
- Experience of monitoring and reviewing a care plan
- Experience of obtaining, testing and reporting specimens and samples
- Experience of common examination procedures
Knowledge and skills
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A strong interest in health and social care
- Committed learner with the dedication to self-directed learning for a minimum of 1 day per week for 6-9 months
Desirable
- CSEs in maths and English (or equivalent)
- Healthcare BTEC or NVQ (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- A high level of skill in good patient care and working with the public
- Experience in recording medical details
- Experience of analysing test results
- Experience in referring to senior colleagues where appropriate
Desirable
- Experience in applying academic learning to practical situations
- Experience of monitoring and reviewing a care plan
- Experience of obtaining, testing and reporting specimens and samples
- Experience of common examination procedures
Knowledge and skills
Essential
Desirable
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.