General Practice Assistant (GPA) for Delta PCN

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)

Please note that having a University Degree is not a requirement for this role.

Successful applicants will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date regarding next steps. Previous applicants will not be considered for the role.

This role will be approximately 70% administrative and 30% clinical

A strong knowledge and experience of using EMIS is a requirement

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.

Primary Care Networks (PCNs), supported by Dacorum Healthcare Providers Limited (DHPL), are developing new and exciting additional roles under the 2020 scheme, to support GPs and clinical teams at enhancing patient services in the local community.

There is a wide socio-economic and demographic served within this area which will provide an interesting and varied case mix. The role will contribute to improving quality of patient care across the network of practices.

DHPL has been awarded the Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) Certificate of Achievement in recognition of exceptional contribution to the Primary Care workforce under the category of Supported Retention and Recruitment of Staff. As such, you will be joining an enthusiastic team of clinicians and administrators and will be well supported with on-going professional development (training support, CPD and peer support).

Depending on experience Basic Plus Fringe Allowance 5% of salary (capped at £2,121pa)