GP Assistant

Job summary

The post-holder will support the GPs smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient. The successful individual will perform clinical observations and skills on patients, under direction from the GP. Please note that this can be either a full time or a part time position.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and coding of clinical correspondence and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions required.
• Signposting correspondence to others members of the team such as clinical pharmacist etc.
• Arranging appointments, referrals, letters, tests and follow up appointments for patients
• 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, ECGs, phlebotomy & vaccinations within competences (following adequate training).

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 in line with GPA Competency Framework 2

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 consultation(s)

About us

Bolton GP Federation is a collective vehicle where Boltons GP practices come together to deliver primary care, providing a place for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and coordination. The Federation is a voice of the priorities, needs and local intelligence of primary care into the wider healthcare system.

We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and we are proud of the services that we run, which include Primary Care Networks, Extended Primary Care, and Experienced Nurse Network and the Covid Vaccination Programme.

Our mission is to improve health and care. We meet everyday health and care needs for people by connecting primary care systems and using creative thinking to develop, improve and support great local services.

Bolton GP Federation is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme. We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you need adjustments to enable you to apply for this role, please get in touch with the recruiting manager.

Job responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and coding of clinical correspondence and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions required.
• Signposting correspondence to other members of the team such as clinical pharmacist etc.
• Arranging appointments, referrals, letters, tests and follow up appointments for patients
• 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, ECGs, phlebotomy & vaccinations within competences (following adequate training).

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 in line with GPA Competency Framework 2

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 consultation(s)

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Can carry out clinical, technical, scientific, or administrative duties according to established protocols or procedures, or systems of work.
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong organisational skills
• IT literate
• Willingness to work flexibly potentially across multiple sites
• Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Demonstrates basic factual knowledge of field of work
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in Primary Care/ or similar NHS setting
• Experience of working as a General Practice Assistant
• Experience of electronic patients records, particularly EMIS Web
• Previous experience working one-to-one with patients

Qualifications

Essential

• English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent)

Desirable

• HCA Training or equivalent in own field.
• Practice receptionist training
• Care Certificate
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care