Job summary
WE
ARE SEEKING AN ENTHUSIASTIC, ORGANISED AND MOTIVATED GP ASSISTANT TO FURTHER
ENHANCE OUR PRIMARY CARE TEAM IN MARKET DRAYTON.
The post holder will report to the nurse manager and the general practitioners (GPs) and
support the GPs to ensure the efficient provision of medical services and
clinics by performing several more routine administrative and clinical duties.
This will allow the GPs 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.
NOTE: RECRUITED APPLICANTS MUST UNDERTAKE AND
SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE NHS GP ASSISTANT PROGRAMME. COURSE LENGTH 6-9 MONTHS
Main duties of the job
To support the GPs to ensure the efficient provision of medical services and clinics by performing more routine administrative and clinical duties.
About us
Drayton Medical Practice has been caring for the people of
Market Drayton and the surrounding area since 1968.
We have an average list size of over 17,900 patients and offer a
wide range of facilities and skills while maintaining the traditional values of
family medicine.
In 2005 we moved to purpose built premises that offer scope for
future expansion of both services and the practice team.
In addition to being a training practice for GP trainees, we
also provide placements for student Doctors, Physician Associates and Nurses.
Trainees are well supported by all members of the practice team.
Other community services located within the premises and with
whom we have good links include Physiotherapy, Dental, District Nurses,
Midwives and Health Visitors.
We are a partner practice of Our Health Partnership, a GP
partnership of 34 practices with 43 surgeries. 176 GP partners and circa 80
salaried GPs in Our Health Partnership serving around 300,000 patients in
Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, Solihull and Shropshire.
Our Health Partnership was set up by local GPs who are
passionate about providing high quality primary care and using their time and
skills effectively to benefit patients.
We are a member practice of North Shropshire Primary Care
Network (PCN), a network of GP practices covering Oswestry, Ellesmere,
Whitchurch, Wem, Prees, Hodnet and Market Drayton.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary responsibilities
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.
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
o. Maintaining
a clean, tidy and effective working area at all times
Secondary
responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the GP 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
Primary responsibilities
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.
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
o. Maintaining
a clean, tidy and effective working area at all times
Secondary
responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the GP 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
Desirable
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
- Vaccination certification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- After Training:
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
- Vaccination certification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- After Training:
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills
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.