Job summary
The GPA will support the GP's, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and other clinicians with the smooth running of the Practice and its clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the Practice, freeing up their time to focus on the patient.
Full training is provided for this role, with time given for study and for mentoring by a GP. Upon completion the candidate will receive a 'GPA Skills Certificate'.
Please see the supporting information for full details of the GPA Skills Certificate and how it is delivered/achieved.
Main duties of the job
Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP/clinicians in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinicalpharmacist etc.
Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs codingand adding to notes.
Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow upappointments of patients.
Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP/clinician, taking a briefhistory and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.
Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy.
Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of someforms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms,mortgage, benefits agency forms etc.
Explaining treatment procedures to patients.
Helping the GP/clinicians liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on calldoctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while theGP/clinician can continue with their consultation(s).
Support the GP/clinicians with immunisations/wound care.
About us
Medina Healthcare is a GP Practice covering areas of central and north east Isle of Wight. There are a wide variety of clinicians available, delivering all face-to-face care via the surgery in Wootton Bridge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see above for the job summary and a list of the expected duties and responsibilities, and please see the attached supporting information for information of the GPA Skills Certificate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see above for the job summary and a list of the expected duties and responsibilities, and please see the attached supporting information for information of the GPA Skills Certificate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An understanding of the NHS agenda and government targets.
- Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the organisation(s).
- Awareness of GP budget management and funding systems to enable primary care services to assist delivery of PCN and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality.
- Appropriate clinical knowledge to the role including terminology.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
Attributes
Essential
- Works effectively independently and as a member of a team.
- Flexible approach to meet service needs and ensure a stakeholder focused response.
- Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work.
- Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments if required.
- Independently mobile to be able to work across several sites and travel to meet with stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively and possess excellent communication and clinical skills.
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Demonstrate ability to work in a busy environment; ability to deal with both urgent and important tasks and to prioritise effectively whilst also supporting others.
- Excellent time keeping and prioritisation skills.
Experience
Essential
- Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems (desirable) and Microsoft office packages (essential).
- Understand the aims of current healthcare policy.
- Able to analyse and interpret patient record data.
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily.
- Able to effectively manage allocated resources.
- Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet strict deadlines.
- Able to think analytically; anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead; using analytical techniques to draw logical solutions to problems.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience.
- Influencing and negotiating skills.
- An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An understanding of the NHS agenda and government targets.
- Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the organisation(s).
- Awareness of GP budget management and funding systems to enable primary care services to assist delivery of PCN and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality.
- Appropriate clinical knowledge to the role including terminology.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
Attributes
Essential
- Works effectively independently and as a member of a team.
- Flexible approach to meet service needs and ensure a stakeholder focused response.
- Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work.
- Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments if required.
- Independently mobile to be able to work across several sites and travel to meet with stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively and possess excellent communication and clinical skills.
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Demonstrate ability to work in a busy environment; ability to deal with both urgent and important tasks and to prioritise effectively whilst also supporting others.
- Excellent time keeping and prioritisation skills.
Experience
Essential
- Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems (desirable) and Microsoft office packages (essential).
- Understand the aims of current healthcare policy.
- Able to analyse and interpret patient record data.
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily.
- Able to effectively manage allocated resources.
- Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet strict deadlines.
- Able to think analytically; anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead; using analytical techniques to draw logical solutions to problems.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience.
- Influencing and negotiating skills.
- An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
