General Practice Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 30 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | DARLINGTON, DL2 1BY |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A1503-25-0003 |
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Primary key 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. Arranging follow up investigations such as blood tests b. Signposting received correspondence to others, e.g., GPs, nurses c. Extracting all the required information from clinical letters, applying medical codes as required and adding these to patient notes, arranging follow up appointments and amending medication. d. Support practice patients by arranging appointments, onward referrals, clinical tests and follow up appointments. e. 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 f. Explaining treatment procedures to patients g. Acting as a chaperone as required h. Supporting GPs with NHS and private referrals, and advice and guidance i. Monitoring and following up two week wait referrals j. Filing simple results as per practice protocols 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 (including flu vaccinations) m. Undertaking all mandatory training and induction programmes n. 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 o. Contributing to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care, including opportunistic health promotional programmes p. Maintaining a clean, tidy and effective working area at all times