General Practice Assistant

1 week ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Oakfields Health Group Full time

Advert for GP Assistant at Oakfields Health Group

**Job Title**: General Practice Assistant (GPA)
**Pay Scale**: Band 4
**Location**: Oakfields Health Group, North Durham (Oakfields Health Centre & Dipton Surgery)
**Hours**: 25 hours per week

**Overview**:
Oakfields Health Group is seeking a proactive General Practice Assistant (GPA) to support our team in delivering high-quality care. This 25-hour per week role enhances GP efficiency by managing routine administrative and clinical tasks. Join our forward-thinking Primary Care Network (PCN) team and contribute to projects that meet patient needs. This position is contingent on ARRS funding.

**Main Duties**:

- **Clinical Support** : Perform urinalysis, phlebotomy, manage blood tests, and assist with immunisations and wound care.
- **Administrative Support** : Organise clinical post, manage appointments, referrals, and follow-ups, and prepare paperwork for GP review.
- **Liaison and Communication** : Support GPs in liaising with outside agencies and provide clear communication within the team.
- **Quality Assurance** : Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and maintain compliance with practice protocols.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- **Essential** : Completion of the Trainee GPA HEE’s accreditation, experience in clinical observations, phlebotomy, and patient coordination.
- **Desirable** : Experience in primary care, familiarity with clinical systems like SystmOne.

**Additional Requirements**:

- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to data protection legislation.
- Follow health and safety protocols and promote equality and diversity.
- Engage in personal and professional development.

**Contract Duration**:
**Working Hours**:
25 hours per week, with flexibility required.

**Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)**:
This role requires a DBS check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

**Benefits**:

- Work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Engage in varied tasks that contribute to patient care and practice efficiency.

If you are motivated and detail-oriented with the necessary qualifications and experience, we would love to hear from you

**Closing date**:9th March 2025**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Expected hours: 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/03/2025
Reference ID: General Practice Assistant (GPA)
Expected start date: 01/04/2025



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