GP Assistant (PCN SPINE)

Sorting all clinical

post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to

others such as clinical pharmacist etc.

Preparing patients

prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in

readiness for the GP appointment.

Phlebotomy and ECGs.

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 consultations.

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.

Assist with setting up

for minor surgery procedures including dermatology, IUD insertion and removal.

Giving advice on health

promotion including new patients health checks for patients with long term

conditions.

Support the GP with

immunisation/wound care and follow up dressings.

Arrange the lending of

and teaching patients how to use home and 24-hour blood pressure machines.

Implanon insertion and

removal and minor operations.

Act on yellow flag

reminders where appropriate and assisting with the recall of patients for

review.

Entering data, e.g.,

childhood immunisation, influenza, computerisation of letters and notes.

Chaperone duties and

stock checks and reordering stock on a weekly basis.

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.

Phlebotomy and ECGs.

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 consultations.

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, benefits agency forms etc.

Assist with setting up

for minor surgery procedures including dermatology, IUD insertion and removal.

Giving advice on health

promotion including new patients health checks for patients with long term

conditions.

Support the GP with

immunisation/wound care and follow up dressings.

Removal of sutures and

clips

pressure measurements and monitoring.

Arrange the lending of

and teaching patients how to use home and 24-hour blood pressure machines.

Implanon insertion and

removal and minor operations.

Teaching of inhaler

technique and assisting with annual diabetic reviews.

Act on yellow flag

reminders where appropriate and assisting with the recall of patients for

review.

Entering data, e.g.,

childhood immunisation, influenza, computerisation of letters and notes.

Chaperone duties and

stock checks and reordering stock on a weekly basis.

Medical Group (FRMG) is an outstanding group of three training GP practices that are

approved by Health Education England. With four clinical sites based in Slough,

we now have a team of over 100 people looking after 38,730 patients. The

practice and PCN SPINE are committed to innovation in providing high-quality

health care for our patients and a protected working and learning environment

for our staff. Our team includes pharmacists, nurses, physician assistants,

paramedics, MSK practitioners, Mental Health Practitioners, managers, social

prescribers, and care coordinators as well as GPs and a large Patient Services

team. This resolute team provides an evolving healthcare and medical service to

meet the varying needs of our patients and, in turn, provides what we believe

is a sustainable model of modern General Practice. We have expanded our

expertise and have transformed how we provide medical services to try to ensure

we meet the demands of Sloughs diverse population.

Our vision is simple: Caring for patients and looking after our staff

and providing services that tailor to their needs, which we strive to achieve

through brilliant leadership, mentoring, teamwork, communication, problem

sharing and solving, support, integrity, fun, training, education, and

continued development.

Qualifications

Essential: - Level 3 Diploma in Health Care; - Certificate of Competence in phlebotomy; - GCSE grade A to C in English & Maths

Experience