GP Assistant/ Medical Assistant Bognor Regis, England
Job description
About us
A fantastic position has become available for a GP Assistant at Bersted Green Surgery. If you are looking to gain skills and experience in primary care, then this could be the perfect role for you.
Overview of Bersted Green Surgery:
The role will be based within our Doctor team at Bersted Green Surgery, which is housed in a purpose built building on the outskirts of Bognor Regis and cares for around 13,500 patients. You will work with a variety of individuals in our close knit team, including administration, reception, nursing, paramedics, GPs and the business manager.
Main duties:
TThe following are the core responsibilities of the GP Assistant/Medical Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
a. Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP(s) regarding actions required
b. Signposting some received correspondence to others, e.g., clinical pharmacist, practice nurse
c. Extracting all the required information from clinical letters, applying medical codes as required and adding these to patient notes
d. Support practice patients by arranging appointments, onward referrals, clinical tests and follow up appointments.
e. Preparing patients, prior to seeing the GP(s), by taking a brief history and basic observations.
f. Conducting urinalysis, taking blood pressure
g. Performing ECGs
h. Performing phlebotomy
i. Completing basic (non-opinion) forms in addition to some elements of forms for the GP(s) to approve such as insurance forms, mortgage applications, Department for Works and Pensions benefits forms and other as appropriate
j. Explaining treatment procedures to patients
k. Supporting GP(s) in liaising with external agencies such as helping to arrange patient admission while the GP(s) continue with the consultation.
l. Supporting the GP(s) with wound care and immunisations
m. Attending a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed
n. Contributing to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care
Maintaining a clean, tidy and effective working area at all times
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the GP Assistant/Medical Assistant may be requested to:
a. Demonstrate the ownership of responsibility for personal development, learning and performance
b. Demonstrate performance of skills and activities to others undertaking similar work
c. Attend relevant annual updates and shared practice learning
d. Complete all required PCN mandated training
e. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner
Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £10.50-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- UK visa sponsorship
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bognor Regis: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a level 3 or above in health care
Licence/Certification:
- Care Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 26/06/2023
Expected start date: 12/06/2023
