The 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. Undertaking new patient health checks Providing support to GPs by taking patient history and baseline observations prior to the patient seeing the GP Carrying out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording all findings accurately Facilitating routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Carrying out BMI checks as directed Acting as a chaperone as required When trained, undertaking venepuncture Signposting some received correspondence to others, e.g., clinical pharmacist, practice nurse Extracting all the required information from clinical letters, applying medical codes as required and adding these to patient notes Support practice patients by arranging appointments, onward referrals, clinical tests and follow up appointments.
Explaining treatment procedures to patients Supporting GP(s) in liaising with external agencies, such as helping to arrange patient admission while the GP(s) continue with the consultation. Supporting the GP(s) with wound care and immunisations (including flu vaccinations) Undertaking all mandatory training and induction programmes 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 Contributing to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care, including opportunistic health promotional programmes Maintaining a clean, tidy and effective working area at all times Demonstrate the ownership of responsibility for personal development, learning and performance Attend relevant annual updates and shared practice learning Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning throughout the PCN 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.