Job summary
GPAs will come from different backgrounds, different skill sets and their role as a GPA may differ significantly from a GPA in another practice, there are many factors to be considered by the GP Practice.
Any remuneration of adaption of the job description will be at the discretion of the GP Practice and in agreement with the GP Assistant.
This position is a new position and is an
interesting and varied role, where the GP Assistant's core
responsibilities will cover clinical, and administrative duties,
to enable greater effective and efficient practices.
Main duties of the job
Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms
of actions. Signposting some
post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.
Extracting all information from clinical letters
that needs coding and adding to notes
Arranging appointments, referrals, tests 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 & phlebotomy
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.
About us
GP practices across the Rochdale borough, who have historically worked independently, have come together to work in a federated model to improve healthcare across the Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale (HMR) neighborhoods.
Rochdale Health Alliance (RHA) was established in 2016, byGP practicesfrom across the Rochdale Borough, to streamline the way in which services are delivered and to contribute to the development of the wider health and social care provision across the Borough.
Retaining their own identity and autonomy, general practitioner (GP) practices will work together and support community and hospital services, including the public and voluntary sector, to ensure healthcare is coordinated for the residents of the Rochdale borough.
Each of the four localities of HMR, which include Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton and the Pennines elected GPs to represent their locality and become directors on the Board.
Bury Primary Care Network has recently joined RHA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms
of actions. Signposting some
post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.
Extracting all information from clinical letters
that needs coding and adding to notes
Arranging appointments, referrals, tests 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 & phlebotomy
Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance form, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc.
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)
Support the GP with immunisation/wound care
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others' health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health and Safety Policy, to include:
Using personal security systems with in the workplace according to Practice guidelines
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
Reporting potential risks identified.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms
of actions. Signposting some
post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.
Extracting all information from clinical letters
that needs coding and adding to notes
Arranging appointments, referrals, tests 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 & phlebotomy
Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance form, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc.
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)
Support the GP with immunisation/wound care
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others' health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health and Safety Policy, to include:
Using personal security systems with in the workplace according to Practice guidelines
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
Reporting potential risks identified.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Effectively manage own time, workload and resources
- Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
- Be familiar in all mediums of communications such as email, tasks, telephone etc.
- Communicate effectively with other team members
Desirable
- Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
- Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients' needs
- Experience in a GP Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Post holder must hold a GP Assistant Certificate qualification or be willing to work towards.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Effectively manage own time, workload and resources
- Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
- Be familiar in all mediums of communications such as email, tasks, telephone etc.
- Communicate effectively with other team members
Desirable
- Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
- Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients' needs
- Experience in a GP Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Post holder must hold a GP Assistant Certificate qualification or be willing to work towards.
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.
