GP Assistant

GP Assistant 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)

Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance is committed to supporting and delivering high-quality primary care services to the local population and strengthening and developing general practices.

Formed in June 2014, we are a private company limited by shares, and as such, we are wholly owned by the practices within our Federation. 94% of general practices in Coventry and 45% of practices in Rugby, covering a total population of around 450,000.

We continue to provide a range of high quality, accessible and responsive services, whilst always looking forward to find new ways to support general practice and our local population.

Our aim is to strengthen primary care for a stronger NHS. Our work plan continues to evolve to support local and national local policy developments, as well as local practice, Network and partner needs in terms of Supporting, Innovating, Delivering and Educating.