GP Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.21 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2025 |
| Location: | Marston Moretaine, MK43 0LA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0472-25-0009 |
Summary
Signposting some received correspondence to others, e.g., clinical pharmacist, practice nurse Extracting all the required information from clinical letters, applying medical codes as required and adding these to patient notes Support practice patients by arranging appointments, onward referrals, clinical tests and follow up appointments. Conducting urinalysis, taking blood pressure, heigh and weight Performing ECGs Performing phlebotomy NHS health checks Support with QoF Chaperoning duties Removal of sutures Explaining treatment procedures to patients Supporting the practice with long term conditions monitoring Supporting the team with wound care and immunisations 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 Contributing to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care Maintaining a clean, tidy and effective working area at all times Adhering to all relevant policies including infection control and cold chain - Applying correctly spill control and decontamination policies - Attending regular health and safety training - Contributing to keeping the working area and patient areas tidy and free from hazards - Ensuring sufficient supplies of all cleansing and infection control materials - Handling specimens and clinical waste / sharps in accordance with practice policy - Identifying and reporting hazards / risks and contributing to control measures - Minimising risk to self and others in the workplace - Using protective equipment and clothing provided and in accordance with the practices policy