Gp Assistant

There are ambitions and exciting plans for Primary Care Networks in England. Here at our PCN we are committed to building and developing our network to make the most of the opportunities for partnership working so we can continue to provide the best possible healthcare services for our patients.

Our new role of **GP Assistant** is a key part of this vision.

A GP Assistant will support the smooth running of clinics by performing routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on complex patients. You will work closely with patients, management teams, partners, and external contacts.

You will work as a key part of the Primary Care Network (PCN) multi-disciplinary team to improve the quality and safety of care offered to patients.

**Main Duties**
- Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions
- Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.
- Extracting all 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
- Completing 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
- 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

**Qualifications**
- Willing to work towards a GP Assistant Certificate qualification

**Experience**

Essential
- Experience of coordinating tasks and liaising with multiple colleagues both internal and external to the organisation
- Experience of using technology and digital tools

Desirable
- Primary Care experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Practice Administrator, or other.
- Experience of working with healthcare professionals and or previous experience in the NHS or social care or relevant field
- Experience of using clinical systems such as Emis
- **We have one position available at Emsworth Medical Practice, North Street House, 6 North St, Emsworth PO10 7DD and two positions available at Hayling Island Health Centre, Elm Grove, Hayling Island PO11 9AP.**_

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location