Gp Assistant

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. Undertaking new patient health checks

b. Providing support to GPs by taking patient history and baseline observations prior to the patient seeing the GP

c. Carrying out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording all findings accurately

d. Facilitating routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

e. Carrying out BMI checks as directed

f. Acting as a chaperone as required

g. When trained, undertaking venepuncture

h. When trained conducting ECGs as requested

i. When trained undertaking NHS Health Checks

j. Signposting some received correspondence to others, e.g., clinical pharmacist, practice nurse

l. Supporting practice patients by arranging appointments, onward referrals, clinical tests and follow up appointments.

n. Explaining treatment procedures to patients

o. Supporting GPs in liaising with external agencies such as helping to arrange patient admission while the GPs continue with the consultation.

p. Supporting the GPs with wound care and immunisations (including flu vaccinations)

q. Assisting the administration team with the long term conditions recall

r. Assisting the secretarial team with administrative tasks

s. Undertaking all mandatory training and induction programmes

t. 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

u. Contributing to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care, including opportunistic health promotional programmes

v. Maintaining a clean, tidy and effective working area at all times

**Secondary responsibilities**

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the GP assistant/medical assistant may be requested to:
a. Demonstrate the ownership of responsibility for personal development, learning and performance

b. Demonstrate performance of skills and activities to others undertaking similar work

c. Attend relevant annual updates and shared practice learning

d. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

e. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

f. Support and participate in shared learning throughout the PCN

g. 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

Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 25 per week

**Salary**: £12.80 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kingswinford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- healthcare setting: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/08/2023
Reference ID: GP Assistant