GP Assistant

Bolton GP Federation

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Job summary

POST TITLE: General Practice Assistant (GPA)

RESPONSIBLE TO:Primary Care Network Manager & Clinical Director

HOURS PER WEEK: 37.5 (see below working pattern)

Monday: 08:00 - 18:30 (60 minute break)
Tuesday: 08:00 - 13:30
Wednesday: 08:00 - 16:00 (30 minute break)
Thursday: 08:00 - 18:30 (60 minute break)
Friday: 11:00 - 16:30

SALARY:TBC

DURATION:Permanent

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will support the GPs smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient. The successful individual will perform clinical observations and skills on patients, under direction from the GP.

About us

Bolton GP Federation is a collective vehicle where Boltons GP practices come together to deliver primary care, providing a place for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and coordination. The Federation is a voice of the priorities, needs and local intelligence of primary care into the wider healthcare system.

We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and we are proud of the services that we run, which include Primary Care Networks, Extended Primary Care, an Experienced Nurse Network and the Covid Vaccination Programme.

Our mission is to improve health and care. We meet everyday health and care needs for people by connecting primary care systems and using creative thinking to develop, improve and support great local services.

Date posted

30 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0083-24-0004

Job locations

Bolton G P Partnership Ltd

Bold Street

Bolton

BL1 1LS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Reviewing and coding of clinical correspondence and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions required.

Signposting correspondence to other members of the team such as clinical pharmacist etc.

Arranging appointments, referrals, letters, tests and follow up appointments for 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, Phlebotomy & Vaccinations within competencies (following adequate training)

Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc in line with GPA Competency Framework 2

Explaining treatment procedures to patients

Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g., getting an on-call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Reviewing and coding of clinical correspondence and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions required.

Signposting correspondence to other members of the team such as clinical pharmacist etc.

Arranging appointments, referrals, letters, tests and follow up appointments for 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, Phlebotomy & Vaccinations within competencies (following adequate training)

Explaining treatment procedures to patients

Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g., getting an on-call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Can carry out clinical, technical, scientific, or administrative duties according to established protocols or procedures, or systems of work.
Ability to work well under pressure
Strong organisational skills
IT literate
Willingness to work flexibly (potentially across multiple site)
Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Demonstrates basic factual knowledge of field of work
Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills

Desirable

Previous experience of working in Primary Care/ or similar NHS setting
Experience of working as a General Practice Assistant
Experience of electronic patients records, particularly EMIS Web
Previous experience working one-to one with patients

Qualifications

Essential

English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent)

Desirable

HCA Training or equivalent in own field.
Practice receptionist training
Care Certificate
NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Can carry out clinical, technical, scientific, or administrative duties according to established protocols or procedures, or systems of work.
Ability to work well under pressure
Strong organisational skills
IT literate
Willingness to work flexibly (potentially across multiple site)
Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Demonstrates basic factual knowledge of field of work
Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills

Desirable

Previous experience of working in Primary Care/ or similar NHS setting
Experience of working as a General Practice Assistant
Experience of electronic patients records, particularly EMIS Web
Previous experience working one-to one with patients

Qualifications

Essential

English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent)

Desirable

HCA Training or equivalent in own field.
Practice receptionist training
Care Certificate
NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

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.