General Practice Assistant

5 months ago

London, United Kingdom Morris House Group Practice Full time

Job Summary A GPA will support the GP(s) smooth running of clinics by performing routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient. Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc. Extracting information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes.

Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients. Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment. Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy and other basic skills when trained. Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, benefits agency forms etc.

Explaining treatment procedures to patients. Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s). Support the GP with immunisations/wound care.

Providing administrative support for GPs with meetings, tasks, and other wholistic support. Job Responsibilities Confidentiality In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers.

They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Manage & Use Information Make effective use of the clinical system by ensuring the consistent and accurate entering of data and use of Read Codes.

Facilitate the use of up to date information technology in order to collate accurate and timely information as and when required by the practice. Ensure a satisfactory call and recall system of patients. Assist in the development of practice protocols for the surgery and clinical protocols for the clinical team. Identify, monitor and review deficiencies in procedures and implements remedial action.

Equality and Diversity Morris House is committed to developing, supporting and sustaining a diverse workforce, representative of the community it serves, through the creation of a work environment where staff are able to do their jobs to the best of their abilities without discrimination or harassment. All employees have a responsibility to ensure that they understand the standards we expect and to promote and adhere to the policies and measures adopted by the practice. You will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues by: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights and that is consistent with practice policies and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a welcoming manner which is non-judgmental and respects the circumstances, feelings priorities and rights of others Vulnerable Adults, Children & Young People All members of staff have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people in all relevant areas of their work. This will include timely attendance at relevant training events and compliance with practice procedures.

Personal/Professional development You will participate in any training or development programme implemented by the practice as part of your employment. This will include: Participating in an annual development review including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of your own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for your own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Keeping abreast of legislative changes and guidance relating to your role Attend all relevant annual updates and teaching Inform the lead GP of any concerns regarding GPA role and any professional development needed. Be aware of own professional boundaries and what to do when you have reached them. Quality You will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess your own performance and take accountability for your own actions, either directly or under su

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