Gp Assistant

Main duties of the job To compliment the role of the GP and other Health Professionals as an integral part and key member of the care team. To make the best use of clinical skills within the practice in order to promote well-being and maximise health gain for patients. Arrange referrals on behalf of the clinician both internally (to other clinicians or care coordinators/social prescribers/health and wellbeing coaches) or externally (to the hospital or community clinics) Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients Responsibility for the processing of urine specimen submissions to the practice; dipstix of urine and action following Practice protocol Preparing patients; prior to seeing the GP, by taking a brief history and basic observations Supporting clinicians with administrative tasks, input to the clinical computer system and assisting the clinician in a variety of clinics not limited to but including: immunisation and vaccination, smear, wound, coils and implants, minor surgery, joint injections. Stocking of clinical rooms Integral role in the infection control activity of the practice Vaccines, injectables, drug stock management Complete simple clinical observations/investigations as directed, such as dipstick urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs Performing phlebotomy Complete 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.) Help the GP liaise with external agencies (such as arranging admissions so the GP can continue with their consultations) Sorting clinical post and prioritising for the GP Extracting information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding this to patient notes Supporting with QOF reviews To assist with Flu and Covid vaccination programmes Supporting the recall system for Long Term Condition reviews Maintaining a clean, tidy and effective working area at all times Complete all required PCN mandated training 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