• Job Description

  Req#: A5062-25-0006?language=en&page=37&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  WE ARE SEEKING AN ENTHUSIASTIC, ORGANISED AND MOTIVATED GP ASSISTANT TO FURTHER ENHANCE OUR PRIMARY CARE TEAM IN MARKET DRAYTON.

  The post holder will report to the nurse manager and the general practitioners (GPs) and support the GPs to ensure the efficient provision of medical services and clinics by performing several more routine administrative and clinical duties. This will allow the GPs to utilise their own time more effectively towards greater patient focused activities.

  Utilising the NHS Health Education England GPA Competency Framework, the post holder working within general practice/primary care will provide capabilities within care, administration, clinical, communications and health records management.

  NOTE: RECRUITED APPLICANTS MUST UNDERTAKE AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE NHS GP ASSISTANT PROGRAMME. COURSE LENGTH 6-9 MONTHS

  Main duties of the job

  To support the GPs to ensure the efficient provision of medical services and clinics by performing more routine administrative and clinical duties.

  About us

  Drayton Medical Practice has been caring for the people of Market Drayton and the surrounding area since 1968.

  We have an average list size of over 17,900 patients and offer a wide range of facilities and skills while maintaining the traditional values of family medicine.

  In 2005 we moved to purpose built premises that offer scope for future expansion of both services and the practice team.

  In addition to being a training practice for GP trainees, we also provide placements for student Doctors, Physician Associates and Nurses. Trainees are well supported by all members of the practice team.

  Other community services located within the premises and with whom we have good links include Physiotherapy, Dental, District Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors.

  We are a partner practice of Our Health Partnership, a GP partnership of 34 practices with 43 surgeries. 176 GP partners and circa 80 salaried GPs in Our Health Partnership serving around 300,000 patients in Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, Solihull and Shropshire.

  Our Health Partnership was set up by local GPs who are passionate about providing high quality primary care and using their time and skills effectively to benefit patients.

  We are a member practice of North Shropshire Primary Care Network (PCN), a network of GP practices covering Oswestry, Ellesmere, Whitchurch, Wem, Prees, Hodnet and Market Drayton.

  Details

  Date posted

  28 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £12.50 an hour Pay increase following successful completion of NHS Programme.

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  A5062-25-0006

  Job locations

  Maer Lane

  Market Drayton

  Shropshire

  TF9 3AL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Primary responsibilities

  The following are the core responsibilities of the GP Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

  a. Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP(s) regarding actions required

  b. Signposting some received correspondence to others, e.g., clinical pharmacist, practice nurse

  c. Extracting all the required information from clinical letters, applying medical codes as required and adding these to patient notes

  d. Support practice patients by arranging appointments, onward referrals, clinical tests and follow up appointments.

  e. Preparing patients, prior to seeing the GP(s), by taking a brief history and basic observations.

  f. Conducting urinalysis, taking blood pressure

  g. Performing ECGs

  h. Performing phlebotomy

  i. Completing basic (non-opinion) forms in addition to some elements of forms for the GP(s) to approve such as insurance forms, mortgage applications, Department for Works and Pensions benefits forms and other as appropriate

  j. Explaining treatment procedures to patients

  k. Supporting GP(s) in liaising with external agencies such as helping to arrange patient admission while the GP(s) continue with the consultation.

  l. Supporting the GP(s) with wound care and immunisations

  m. Attending a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

  n. Contributing to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care

  o. Maintaining a clean, tidy and effective working area at all times

  Secondary responsibilities

  In addition to the primary responsibilities, the GP Assistant may be requested to:

  a. Demonstrate the ownership of responsibility for personal development, learning and performance

  b. Demonstrate performance of skills and activities to others undertaking similar work

  c. Attend relevant annual updates and shared practice learning

  d. Complete all required PCN mandated training

  e. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner

  Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Primary responsibilities

  The following are the core responsibilities of the GP Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

  a. Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP(s) regarding actions required

  b. Signposting some received correspondence to others, e.g., clinical pharmacist, practice nurse

  c. Extracting all the required information from clinical letters, applying medical codes as required and adding these to patient notes

  d. Support practice patients by arranging appointments, onward referrals, clinical tests and follow up appointments.

  e. Preparing patients, prior to seeing the GP(s), by taking a brief history and basic observations.

  f. Conducting urinalysis, taking blood pressure

  g. Performing ECGs

  h. Performing phlebotomy

  i. Completing basic (non-opinion) forms in addition to some elements of forms for the GP(s) to approve such as insurance forms, mortgage applications, Department for Works and Pensions benefits forms and other as appropriate

  j. Explaining treatment procedures to patients

  k. Supporting GP(s) in liaising with external agencies such as helping to arrange patient admission while the GP(s) continue with the consultation.

  l. Supporting the GP(s) with wound care and immunisations

  m. Attending a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

  n. Contributing to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care

  o. Maintaining a clean, tidy and effective working area at all times

  Secondary responsibilities

  In addition to the primary responsibilities, the GP Assistant may be requested to:

  a. Demonstrate the ownership of responsibility for personal development, learning and performance

  b. Demonstrate performance of skills and activities to others undertaking similar work

  c. Attend relevant annual updates and shared practice learning

  d. Complete all required PCN mandated training

  e. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner

  Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Desirable

  • Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
  • Phlebotomy certification
  • Vaccination certification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment

  Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • After Training:
  • ECGs
  • Venepuncture
  • New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
  • Chaperone procedure
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes

  Desirable

  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Desirable

  • Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
  • Phlebotomy certification
  • Vaccination certification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment

  Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • After Training:
  • ECGs
  • Venepuncture
  • New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
  • Chaperone procedure
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes

  Desirable

  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills

  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

  Drayton Medical Practice

  Address

  Maer Lane

  Market Drayton

  Shropshire

  TF9 3AL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.draytonmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Drayton Medical Practice

  Address

  Maer Lane

  Market Drayton

  Shropshire

  TF9 3AL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.draytonmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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