• Job Description

  Req#: A3277-24-0021?language=en&page=6&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  If you are looking for a challenge with the opportunity to apply your existing knowledge and skills whilst also developing a new skillset, in a role making a difference to patients then this could just the opportunity for you!

  General Practice Assistants (GPAs) form part of a multi-disciplinary team within primary care and support the clinicians in the smooth running of the surgery by handling routine administration and some basic clinical duties enabling the clinician to focus on the patient. Ultimately the aim is to improve the patients access/experience in practice.

  Main duties of the job

  Our GPAs will provide administrative and some clinical support to our surgery staff, enabling them to make the best use of consultation time, as part of a multi-disciplinary, primary-care team, contributing to the smooth running of our GP Practices.

  About us

  Adur Health Partnership is a large, innovative GP Partnership based over 4 sites in Shoreham and Southwick, currently serving over 36,000 patients in our catchment area. The Partnership is highly supportive with a strong sense of team, continually striving for improving the healthcare and well-being of our registered patients all from safe and well equipped surgery premises.

  Date posted

  17 October 2024

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  A3277-24-0021

  Job locations

  Northbourne Medical Centre

  Upper Shoreham Road

  Shoreham-by-sea

  West Sussex

  BN43 6BT

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The General Practice Assistant role forms part of a multi-disciplinary team within primary care, providing a support role by carrying out administrative tasks which help to free GPs time and contributes to the smooth running of the surgery.

  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:

  To be the main contact for the private work team to ensure this work is carried out in a timely manner.

  Complete core elements of basic non-opinion forms for the GP to finalise, approve and sign.

  Undertake initial assessment of patients who require a private medical and assist GPs with clinics such as minor operations and coil fits.

  Be responsible for completing factual information on cremation forms. Liaise with funeral directors as required.

  Complete referrals to One Call and District Nursing teams.

  Complete referral proformas such as: HOCF, Wheelchair referral service, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome service, Gender Identity service, Single Point of Access, Eating Disorders service. Ensure that these are completed on EMIS and that the Medical Secretaries are notified once completed

  Be responsible for triaging urgent tasks in EMIS task inbox and applying Out of Office when a GP is absent at their site.

  Stock and maintain clinical rooms.

  Generate blood test requests if required by healthcare professionals.

  Be responsible for filing normal blood test results on a rota basis.

  Carers liaison

  Undertake phlebotomy services when required for the housebound patients.

  Develop a role in providing a service to housebound patient requiring blood tests, diabetic foot checks, blood pressure monitoring once training is completed.

  Assist GPs who are undertaking minor ops procedures once trained in antiseptic non-touch technique.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The General Practice Assistant role forms part of a multi-disciplinary team within primary care, providing a support role by carrying out administrative tasks which help to free GPs time and contributes to the smooth running of the surgery.

  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:

  To be the main contact for the private work team to ensure this work is carried out in a timely manner.

  Complete core elements of basic non-opinion forms for the GP to finalise, approve and sign.

  Undertake initial assessment of patients who require a private medical and assist GPs with clinics such as minor operations and coil fits.

  Be responsible for completing factual information on cremation forms. Liaise with funeral directors as required.

  Complete referrals to One Call and District Nursing teams.

  Complete referral proformas such as: HOCF, Wheelchair referral service, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome service, Gender Identity service, Single Point of Access, Eating Disorders service. Ensure that these are completed on EMIS and that the Medical Secretaries are notified once completed

  Be responsible for triaging urgent tasks in EMIS task inbox and applying Out of Office when a GP is absent at their site.

  Stock and maintain clinical rooms.

  Generate blood test requests if required by healthcare professionals.

  Be responsible for filing normal blood test results on a rota basis.

  Carers liaison

  Undertake phlebotomy services when required for the housebound patients.

  Develop a role in providing a service to housebound patient requiring blood tests, diabetic foot checks, blood pressure monitoring once training is completed.

  Assist GPs who are undertaking minor ops procedures once trained in antiseptic non-touch technique.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working within primary care or other healthcare setting

  Desirable

  • Experience of using EMIS clinical system

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and co-operative
  • Motivated and proactive
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Confident and resilient
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Forward thinker with a solutions focused approach
  • Ability to drive and deliver change effectively
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
  • Demonstrable commitment to professional development relevant to role

  Desirable

  • GP Assistant training qualification
  • Care Certificate

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working within primary care or other healthcare setting

  Desirable

  • Experience of using EMIS clinical system

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and co-operative
  • Motivated and proactive
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Confident and resilient
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Forward thinker with a solutions focused approach
  • Ability to drive and deliver change effectively
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
  • Demonstrable commitment to professional development relevant to role

  Desirable

  • GP Assistant training qualification
  • Care Certificate

  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

  Adur Health Partnership

  Address

  Northbourne Medical Centre

  Upper Shoreham Road

  Shoreham-by-sea

  West Sussex

  BN43 6BT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.adurhealthpartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Adur Health Partnership

  Address

  Northbourne Medical Centre

  Upper Shoreham Road

  Shoreham-by-sea

  West Sussex

  BN43 6BT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.adurhealthpartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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