General Practice Assistant (THG PCN)

GP Assistant works as part of the multi-disciplinary team within primary care to support the smooth running of the surgery and the outreach team. Roles tend to focus primarily on a combination of administrative support and routine clinical duties., GP Assistants are required to either hold prior to appointment the GP Assistant Certificate, or to undertake the Certificate if they do not already have the qualification., Key responsibilities include arranging appointments, referrals and tests, and monitoring and drafting clinical correspondence. Those involved in clinical duties are likely to perform a range of routine procedures under direction including, but not limited to phlebotomy, blood pressure, pulse checks, ECG, BMI, health checks, LTC Part 1, assisting minor surgery, joint injections., Conexus Healthcare is a community interest company and is the federation for general practice in Wakefield. The following job description outlines the role's purpose, the working arrangements and then details the specific duties and responsibilities for this job. The job description should be read in conjunction with other information you have been provided with as part of the recruitment and selection process.

Trinity Health Group is a PCN made up of four practices on the west of the district (Trinity Medical Centre, Maybush Medical Centre, Crofton and Sharleston Medical Practice and Warrengate Medical Centre). The PCN team currently consists of Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Paramedics, Mental Health Practitioners, FCPs, Care Coordinators, Health & Wellbeing Coaches, GPAs and Social Prescribing Link Workers. Our vision is that all our patients should have the same chance at a happy, healthy life. We believe that a sustainable, resilient Primary Care Service working collaboratively with volunteer and community services and social enterprise organisations supports this vision. Our Mission is to add years to the lives of our patients, whilst adding life to those years.