GP ASSISTANT inCoventry inCoventry PUBLISHED 18 OCT 2024
Forrest Medical Centre rJ8EwbMR
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We are looking for a new GP Assistant to join our team. They will support the GP(s) smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient.This is a full time position Monday to Friday. We will be interviewing on Thursday November 7th.
Sorting and scanning 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, patient requests and follow up appointments of patients from different sources including Docman tasks and EMIS tasks.
Overseeing other administration tasks related to streamlined patient care as required.
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.
Overseeing other administration tasks related to streamlined patient care as required.
Reviewing medication requests, ensuring appropriate investigations (BP, urine, Blood tests) are performed and coordinating patient medication reviews appointments.
Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies eg. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission.
Supporting the Management and GPs with a proactive, well organised coordinated approach to QOF.
Dipping urine, taking Blood Pressure, doing ECGs
About usSorting and scanning 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, patient requests and follow up appointments of patients from different sources including Docman tasks and EMIS tasks.
Overseeing other administration tasks related to streamlined patient care as required.
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.
Reviewing medication requests, ensuring appropriate investigations (BP, urine, Blood tests) are performed and coordinating patient medication reviews appointments.
Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies eg. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission.
Supporting the Management and GPs with a proactive, well organised coordinated approach to QOF.
Dipping urine, taking Blood Pressure, doing ECGs.
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
Reporting potential risks identified.
Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Participation in an annual individual performance review.
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
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 The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Work to practice protocols and agreed GPA Competency Framework
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members
Be familiar in all mediums of communications such as email, tasks, telephone etc
Communicate effectively with patients and carers
Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Communicate effectively to outside agencies
Communicate clearly with their lead GP
The post-holder willapply Practice policies, standards and guidance.
Participate in audit where appropriate.
We are looking for a new GP Assistant to join our team. They will support the GP(s) smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient.This is a full time position Monday to Friday. We will be interviewing on Thursday November 7th.
Sorting and scanning 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, patient requests and follow up appointments of patients from different sources including Docman tasks and EMIS tasks.
Overseeing other administration tasks related to streamlined patient care as required.
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.
Overseeing other administration tasks related to streamlined patient care as required.
Reviewing medication requests, ensuring appropriate investigations (BP, urine, Blood tests) are performed and coordinating patient medication reviews appointments.
Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies eg. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission.
Supporting the Management and GPs with a proactive, well organised coordinated approach to QOF.
Dipping urine, taking Blood Pressure, doing ECGs
About us
Sorting and scanning 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, patient requests and follow up appointments of patients from different sources including Docman tasks and EMIS tasks.
Overseeing other administration tasks related to streamlined patient care as required.
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.
Reviewing medication requests, ensuring appropriate investigations (BP, urine, Blood tests) are performed and coordinating patient medication reviews appointments.
Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies eg. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission.
Supporting the Management and GPs with a proactive, well organised coordinated approach to QOF.
Dipping urine, taking Blood Pressure, doing ECGs.
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
Reporting potential risks identified.
Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Participation in an annual individual performance review.
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
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 The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Work to practice protocols and agreed GPA Competency Framework
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members
Be familiar in all mediums of communications such as email, tasks, telephone etc
Communicate effectively with patients and carers
Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Communicate effectively to outside agencies
Communicate clearly with their lead GP
The post-holder willapply Practice policies, standards and guidance.
Participate in audit where appropriate.
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