GP Assistant (GPA)

Duties can include but are

not limited to, sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GPs in terms

of actions and signposting to other members of the team. Completing basic

non-opinion forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and

sign such as Insurance Forms, Benefit Forms, DVLA, Gun Licenses etc. 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 and phlebotomy. Arranging appointments,

referring patients, tests and follow up appointments as necessary. Scanning and

processing of information and assisting patients as required.

To act as the central point

of contact for patients, the distribution of information, messages and

enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members

and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.

To provide effective high quality and

responsive care appropriate and timely within a safe environment to meet the

needs of our registered patients without restriction or discrimination,

adhering to information governance regulations at all times.

To ensure all staff both clinical and

non-clinical are aware and up to date with all relevant training for their

roles, to ensure safe delivery of services to patients.

Have positive can do attitude, be

flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the NHS and our patients.

a.

Maintaining,

monitoring and completing patients report requests ensuring compliant with GDPR

b.

Action

direct requests for information i.e. SAR, insurance / solicitors letters and

DVLA forms to the appropriate personnel

c.

incoming emails/tasks as necessary in support of the secretarial team

d.

Process

personal, telephone and e-requests regarding reports

e.

Action

patients on line requests for access to their medical records

f.

Initiating

contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and

external agencies

g.

Sorting

clinical post and prioritising for the GP

h.

Help

the GP liaise with external agencies, such as arranging admissions so the GP

can continue with their consultation

i.

Input

data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

j.

Manage

all queries as necessary in an efficient manner

k.

Carry

out system searches supporting with QOF reviews as requested

l.

Arrange

appointments, tests and follow up appointments for patients

m.

Maintain

a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

n.

Support

all clinical staff with general tasks as requested

o.

Complete

simple clinical observations/investigations as directed, such as dipstick

urine, taking blood pressure, phlebotomy etc

p.

Supporting,

explaining and promoting healthy lifestyle choices

q.

Attendance

and duties required at the Covid Vaccination Clinic

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a GP Assistant (GPA) to join

our fantastic team at Baddeley Green Surgery we are a friendly, well organised practice.

Our

current team consists of 2 GP Partners, 2 Part Time Practice Nurses, 2 Health

Care Support Workers and excellent management team with a full complement of

administration support staff.

Green Surgery is a growing practice with a current list size of approximately 5600

patients. Our Clinical system is Emis

Web utilising Docman and electronic prescribing. We strive as a team to ensure we are

providing the highest quality, efficient and effective services to our

patients.

We

are a: -

Forward thinking innovative practice actively involved in

locality working committed to future working at scale.

An accredited Training Practice

A high achieving practice in QOF, QIF, enhanced services and

other locally commissioned services

Skills

Qualifications

Essential: - Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English & Maths; - GP Assistant Certificate (or willing to complete)

Desirable: - Care Certificate

Experience

Desirable: - EMIS System awareness