GP Assistant Godalming, England
Job description
Binscombe Medical Centre is looking for a GP Assistant to join our team.
CQC rated “Outstanding”, we are a 7 GP partner and 1 Nurse partner practice, supported by a team of four salaried GP’s, plus a team of 3 practice nurses and 3 health care assistants. We are a friendly and supportive practice providing GP services to over 11,000 patients.
We are looking to recruit a GP Assistant to work at least 25 hours per week and would also consider applications from candidates looking for full-time work.
As a GP Assistant, you will be working in the medical practice providing support to General Practitioners (GPs) and other healthcare professionals. Your role will involve a range of administrative and clinical duties to ensure the smooth running of the practice and the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to GPs, including managing & arranging appointments, answering telephone queries, and maintaining patient records
- Undertake simple clinical observations/investigations, such as taking patient histories, conducting initial assessments, and assisting with minor procedures under the supervision of a GP
- Conduct routine health checks, including monitoring patients' vital signs and recording medical information
- Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs and phlebotomy
- Assist with the coordination of healthcare services, including arranging referrals to specialists, ordering tests and investigations, and arranging follow-up appointments
- Ensure that the practice is clean, tidy, and well organised, including monitoring and ordering clinical supplies and equipment
- Provide support to patients and their families, including responding to queries, providing health advice, and signposting to relevant healthcare services
- Explaining treatment procedures to patients
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with practice protocols and legal requirements
- Complete 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;
- Sort clinical post and prioritise for the GP. Signpost some post to other members of staff; and extract information from clinical letters that needs coding; adding this to patient notes
- Support with QOF reviews
GP Assistants should also:
- Participate in an annual individual performance review.
- Track and record evidence of their experience against the national competency framework.
- Inform the lead GP of any concerns regarding their role and request professional development as needed
Qualifications and Experience:
- Educated to GCSE level with a minimum grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably in a GP practice or primary care setting
- Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Good IT skills, with experience using clinical information systems and electronic health records.
- A commitment to providing high-quality patient care and promoting health and wellbeing.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional to work in a busy and dynamic practice, providing vital support to GPs and other healthcare professionals. If you are passionate about patient care and have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 25-37.5 per week
Salary: £12.75-£13.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/05/2023
