GP Assistant

1 month ago

Preston, United Kingdom Riverside Medical Centre Full time

Job summary

Areyou looking for a new challenge with the opportunity to apply your existingknowledge and skills whilst also developing a new skillset?

Do you want to be at the forefront ofa new role in the PCN making a difference to patient care?

If so, an exciting opportunity has arisenfor a GP Assistant to join our PCN. The successful applicant will workalongside the PCN team to support healthcare professionals, patients andcarers.

You will be part of an innovative multidisciplinaryteam working across the Bridgedale PCN to support and assist the GP practiceswithin the PCN.

We are looking for dynamic and pro-active GPAssistant to assist in improving patient outcomes and support the primary careworkforce in general practice.

Youwill be based at:

Roslea Surgery

Riverside Medical Centre

The Ryan Medical Centre

New Longton Surgery

Lostock Hall Medical Centre

Other associated PCN sites

Weaim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure thatno applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds ofgender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status,or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot beshown to be justifiable.

We are to committed to meeting and upholding theprinciples of the GDPR.

Main duties of the job

OurPCN is looking for a GP Assistant to join our growing primary care workforce.The successful candidates will work across the patch, within the PCN Practices,Community Teams and across the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).

AGP Assistant will deal with patients and, if appropriate, their carer, beforeor after the patients consultation with a clinician or other healthcareprofessional.

TheGP Assistants role requires them to be able to work with, and understand theroles of, a variety of different people working in the practice and across thePCN including doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, social prescribing linkworkers, physiotherapists, paramedics, health and wellbeing coaches, andpharmacy technicians.

AGPA will support the GP(s) smooth running of clinics by performing the moreroutine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up theirtime to focus on the patient.

About us

GP practices have been working together in our area for years and formed BridgedalePrimary Care Network (PCN).Bridegale Primary Care Network is made up of GP registered patient lists for Roslea Surgery, Riverside Medical Centre and the Ryan Medical Centre, Lostock Hall Medical Centre and New Longton Surgery. We are small enough to provide the personal care valued by our people and large enough to have impact and economies of scale through better collaboration.

So as a primary care network ,with its member practices working ever closer together, it is important to establish shared core values which not only enables us to adapt, but to do so in the way that we all feel is right for our patients and staff. The outstanding contributions from Ryan, Roslea, Riverside, Lostock Hall and New Longton surgeries in developing Bridgedales SHINE values is a key milestone and prepares the ground for the future.

Our Vision:

To deliver excellent patient care and support our patients and staff health and wellbeing.

Job description

Job responsibilities

CORERESPONSIBILITIES

Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GPin terms of actions.

Signposting some post to others such as clinicalpharmacist etc.

Running searches to identify patients for specific groups.

Sending bulk text messages to invite patients to groups.

Updating patient records with codes after attending groups.

Follow up information sent to patients via email.

Room set-up

Taking routine measurements such as height, weight, BP as/when

required.

Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow upappointments 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 elementsof 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 ,getting an on-call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission whilethe GP can continue with their consultation(s)

Support the GP with immunisations/wound care.

Extracting information from clinical letters thatneeds coding, adding this to patient notes.

Supporting with QOF and IIF reviews.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 1 year experience of working with healthcare professionals and or previous experience in the NHS or social care or relevant field Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting where influence and negotiation is required Experience of coordinating and liaising with multiple stakeholders or individuals to meet specified outcomes Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Forward thinker High level of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure. Able to work in a changing environment Able to collate and disseminate voluminous and sometimes complex information. Proven record of excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent motivational and influencing skills. Excellent interpersonal skills Able to deal with service users sensitively. Able to prioritise and manage own workload. Ability to analyse and interpret information and present results in a clear and concise manner Excellent organisational and administration skills Good IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Good knowledge of MS Office and Outlook Effective time management skills Awareness of data protection and confidentiality issues Able to work independently, prioritise own workload and as a team member Problem solving skills. Demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity. Commitment to person-centred care Able to build and maintain relationships whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries Demonstrate a willingness to participate in shaping the future of the organisation by taking on responsibilities and projects in addition to core workload An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, and common sense.

Desirable

Experience of using technology and digital tools to support health and wellbeing. Experience of Primary Care

Essential Requirements

Essential

Have access to a car and being in possession of a full current driving license and business insurance Ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis including to visit people in their own home

Desirable

Flexibility to work outside of core office hours and weekends.

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE or equivalent.

Desirable

NVQ 3 or equivalent and/or relevant basic/first level professional qualification

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