Job summary
Queens Road Surgery
JOB TITLE: General Practitioner Assistant
REPORTS TO: Practice Manager/ GP Partners
HOURS: Full or Part Time considered
PAY: £13.63 to £15.37 per hour
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
Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefit agency forms etc
Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice, or arrange admission whilst the GP can continue with their consultations
Supporting Safeguarding leads in an administration capacity
About us
Queens Road Surgery is a modern, purpose-built surgery in the grounds of Shotley Bridge Hospital, with a branch service at Moorside, Consett. It is a 11 GP, five partner surgery with a growing list of 15,800 patients. We use a triage system so that most of the appointment slots are filled by the on-call GP, with assistance from our Nurse Practitioners who also see minor ailments. However, there are also bookable appointments for patients to use.
As well as morning and afternoon surgeries, the Nurse Practitioners run evening surgeries every Tuesday and Thursday until 19.30.
Much of the care home visiting is dealt with by our Nurse Practitioners.
Lows pharmacy is on site at both premises and can provide advice, if required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
By employing a combination of clinical knowledge and a good understanding of medical terminology, systems and processes, the GPA will provide high level clinical administration support for the practice clinicians.
The successful candidate will be mentored by the clinical team with regular allocated time for mentorship with a named GP lead, attend clinical meetings, and have protected time for training as required.
This is an excellent position for an existing GPA, or a fantastic opportunity for an experienced primary care administrator who is looking to move their career in a new direction.
Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
By employing a combination of clinical knowledge and a good understanding of medical terminology, systems and processes, the GPA will provide high level clinical administration support for the practice clinicians.
The successful candidate will be mentored by the clinical team with regular allocated time for mentorship with a named GP lead, attend clinical meetings, and have protected time for training as required.
This is an excellent position for an existing GPA, or a fantastic opportunity for an experienced primary care administrator who is looking to move their career in a new direction.
Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of coordinating tasks and liaising with multiple healthcare professionals both internal and external to the organisation
- Experience of using technology and digital tools
- Self-motivated
- Adaptable
- Immunisation status HEP B/ MMR
Desirable
- Primary Care experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Practice Administrator, or other
- Experience of working with healthcare professionals and or previous experience in the NHS or social care or relevant field
- Experience of using clinical systems such as SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A to C in English and Math's
- Willing to work towards a GP Assistant Certification qualification
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of coordinating tasks and liaising with multiple healthcare professionals both internal and external to the organisation
- Experience of using technology and digital tools
- Self-motivated
- Adaptable
- Immunisation status HEP B/ MMR
Desirable
- Primary Care experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Practice Administrator, or other
- Experience of working with healthcare professionals and or previous experience in the NHS or social care or relevant field
- Experience of using clinical systems such as SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A to C in English and Math's
- Willing to work towards a GP Assistant Certification qualification
Desirable
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.
