Job summary
The post holder will report to the practice manager and the general
practitioners (GP(s)) and support the GP(s) to ensure the efficient provision
of medical services and clinics by performing several more routine
administrative and clinical duties. This will allow the GP(s) to utilise their
own time more effectively towards greater patient focused activities.
Utilising the NHS Health Education England GPA Competency Framework, the
post holder working within general practice/primary care will provide
capabilities within care, administration, clinical, communications and health
records management.
Main duties of the job
Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP(s) regarding
actions required
Signposting some received correspondence to others, e.g., clinical
pharmacist, practice nurse
Extracting all the required information from clinical letters, applying
medical codes as required and adding these to patient notes
Support practice patients by arranging appointments, onward referrals, clinical
tests and follow up appointments.
Preparing patients, prior to seeing the GP(s), by taking a brief history
and basic observations.
Conducting urinalysis, taking blood pressure
Performing ECGs
Performing phlebotomy
Completing basic (non-opinion) forms in addition to some elements of
forms for the GP(s) to approve such as insurance forms, mortgage applications,
Department for Works and Pensions benefits forms and other as appropriate
Explaining treatment procedures to patients
Supporting GP(s) in liaising with external agencies such as helping to
arrange patient admission while the GP(s) continue with the consultation.
Supporting the GP(s) with wound care and immunisations
Attending a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12
months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be
reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed
Contributing to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through
advice or direct care
Maintaining a clean, tidy
and effective working area at all times
About us
Coseley medical centre has been established for over 100 years. We employee divers healthcare professionals , including GP; ANP ; NP; Paramedics; NP ; Physician associates.
we are a forward thinking practice and our vision is to expand the surgery . we welcome feedback from all of our staff and we are inclusive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the GP Assistant/Medical
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.
a. Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP(s) regarding
actions required
b. Signposting some received correspondence to others, e.g., clinical
pharmacist, practice nurse
c. Extracting all the required information from clinical letters,
applying medical codes as required and adding these to patient notes
d. Support practice patients by arranging appointments, onward
referrals, clinical tests and follow up appointments.
e. Preparing patients, prior to seeing the GP(s), by taking a brief
history and basic observations.
f. Conducting urinalysis, taking blood pressure
g. Performing ECGs
h. Performing phlebotomy
i. Completing basic (non-opinion) forms in addition to some elements of
forms for the GP(s) to approve such as insurance forms, mortgage applications, Department
for Works and Pensions benefits forms and other as appropriate
j. Explaining treatment procedures to patients
k. Supporting GP(s) in liaising with external agencies such as helping
to arrange patient admission while the GP(s) continue with the consultation.
l. Supporting the GP(s) with wound care and immunisations
m. Attending a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12
months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be
reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed
n. Contributing to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through
advice or direct care
Maintaining a clean, tidy and effective working area at all times
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the GP Assistant/Medical Assistant
may be requested to:
a. Demonstrate the ownership of responsibility for personal development,
learning and performance
b. Demonstrate performance of skills and activities to others
undertaking similar work
c. Attend relevant annual updates and shared practice learning
d. Complete all required PCN mandated training
e. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the
scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective
manner
Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character
of the post or the level of responsibility
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the GP Assistant/Medical
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.
a. Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP(s) regarding
actions required
b. Signposting some received correspondence to others, e.g., clinical
pharmacist, practice nurse
c. Extracting all the required information from clinical letters,
applying medical codes as required and adding these to patient notes
d. Support practice patients by arranging appointments, onward
referrals, clinical tests and follow up appointments.
e. Preparing patients, prior to seeing the GP(s), by taking a brief
history and basic observations.
f. Conducting urinalysis, taking blood pressure
g. Performing ECGs
h. Performing phlebotomy
i. Completing basic (non-opinion) forms in addition to some elements of
forms for the GP(s) to approve such as insurance forms, mortgage applications, Department
for Works and Pensions benefits forms and other as appropriate
j. Explaining treatment procedures to patients
k. Supporting GP(s) in liaising with external agencies such as helping
to arrange patient admission while the GP(s) continue with the consultation.
l. Supporting the GP(s) with wound care and immunisations
m. Attending a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12
months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be
reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed
n. Contributing to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through
advice or direct care
Maintaining a clean, tidy and effective working area at all times
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the GP Assistant/Medical Assistant
may be requested to:
a. Demonstrate the ownership of responsibility for personal development,
learning and performance
b. Demonstrate performance of skills and activities to others
undertaking similar work
c. Attend relevant annual updates and shared practice learning
d. Complete all required PCN mandated training
e. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the
scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective
manner
Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character
of the post or the level of responsibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting
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.