The GPA will be responsible for overseeing the private medical forms, letters and examinations process within the practice. This may also entail completing basic forms, letters and core elements of some forms for the GPs to approve. The GPA's job duties may also include sorting clinical post, extracting information from clinical letters and arranging appointments and referrals. Duties Overseeing the private medical processes within the practice (e.g.
doctors' letters, forms and examinations etc.) Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms,, benefits agency forms etc. 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 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) Potential roles in the future (not mandatory as part of the application process): 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 Support the GP with immunisations/wound care The role may entail preparing patients for their appointments e.g. performing basic medical procedures such as urine dipstick, taking blood pressure etc.