GP Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

A GPA 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.

· 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

. Attending PCN meetings via Microsoft Teams or in person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wolverhampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/06/2023
Reference ID: GPA - SPHC