GP Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, N1 5QT |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A2026-GP-Assistant |
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* Strategic Assistant on the Triage Appointment Pathway * Assisting and supporting with the management of the day to day operations, including patient queries, rotas, contractors and support of administrative tasks and responsibilities. * Assisting with the clinical triage (passing appointment requests to the GP, assisting with processing, and recalling the patient for appointments). * As part of the appointment process providing support to GPs by review of patient history and baseline where requested * To liaise, assist and support management of the practice in the reception area demonstrating leadership skills. * Signposting received correspondence/ appointment requests to others, e.g., High St Chemist- clinical pharmacist, practice nurse in collaboration with GPs decision * The ability to carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording all findings accurately. * Facilitating routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients and manage requests from local services * Carrying out BMI checks as directed * Acting as a chaperone as required * Extracting all the required information from clinical letters, applying medical codes as required and adding these to patient notes * Supporting practice patients by arranging appointments, onward referrals, clinical tests and follow up appointments. * 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 Work and Pensions benefits forms and others as appropriate * Explaining appointment decisions and where appropriate treatment procedures to patients * Supporting GP(s) in liaising with external agencies such as helping to arrange patient admission while the GP(s) continue with the consultation. * Undertaking all mandatory training and induction programmes * 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, including opportunistic health promotional programmes * Maintaining a clean, tidy and effective working area at all times. In addition to the primary responsibilities, the GP assistant/medical assistant may be requested to: - Demonstrate the ownership of responsibility for personal development, learning and performance - Demonstrate performance of skills and activities to others undertaking similar work - Attend relevant annual updates and shared practice learning - Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead - Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care - Support and participate in shared learning throughout the PCN - 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 Please note that duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.