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Job Description
- Req#: A0046-25-0001?language=en&page=1017&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Either hold or be willing to undertake a GP Assistant Skills Certificate qualification.
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- NHS/primary care general practice experience
- Either hold or be willing to undertake a GP Assistant Skills certificate
- Phlebotomy training- or willing to learn phlebotomy
- Either hold or be willing to undertake a GP Assistant Skills Certificate qualification.
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of continued professional development
- NHS/primary care general practice experience
- Either hold or be willing to undertake a GP Assistant Skills certificate
- Phlebotomy training- or willing to learn phlebotomy
Job summary
The General Practice Assistant will support the smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and basic clinical tasks on behalf of the GP, freeing up their time to focus on the patient.
The GPA must ensure that they work within and recognise their scope of practice, escalating any concerns to the GP.
This is a supportive role with a mixture of clinical and administrative work.
It is a role that is officially a Ribblesdale PCN role, but the successful candidate will work at Sabden and Whalley practice only and will be under the HR care of the practice.
Main duties of the job
The role is a mixture of clinical skills - similar to HCA skills- and administrative work:
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.
Supporting GP with basic observations as required e.g., 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.
Upload forms to IGPR and liaise with IGPR for forms; invoicing and payments
Explaining treatment procedures to patients as requested by the GP.
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).
About us
We are a friendly, supportive team based in Whalley situated in the beautiful Ribble Valley.
5 partners, 6 salaried GPs, ANP, 5 nurses, 2 HCAs, and a large reception and admin team, we are also a long standing training practice for GP training. We also have a housebound nurse team attached to the practice for our care home and housebound patients.
WE also have a PCN team that work with our patients, including a pharmacist, pharmacy techs; and a physio. We also have an onsite dispensary at both sites- to give all of our patients a good quality experience at the surgery.
The team work well together , making the surgery a harmonious place to work.
We have a highly productive working relationship with the practices within our PCN. A high QOF achiever we pride ourselves on constantly striving to improve the patient experience.
Details
Date posted
13 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A0046-25-0001
Job locations
42 King Street
Whalley
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 9SL
42 King Street
Whalley
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 9SL
Whalley Road
Sabden
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 9DZ
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The role includes all aspects of administration and clinical skills required to assist the team of GPs and management team
Job responsibilities
The role includes all aspects of administration and clinical skills required to assist the team of GPs and management team
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Sabden & Whalley Medical Group
Address
42 King Street
Whalley
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 9SL
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Sabden & Whalley Medical Group
Address
42 King Street
Whalley
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 9SL
Employer's website
About the company
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