Crossfell Health Centre are looking for a General Practice Assistant. Crossfell Health Centre is part of Greater Middlesbrough Primary Care Network. If you are interested in joining our friendly and enthusiastic team of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals then we'd love to hear from you.
The post holder will report to the Practice Manager and the general practitioners GP(s) and support the GP(s) to ensure the efficient provision of medical services and clinics by performing several more routine administrative and clinical duties. This will allow the GP(s) to utilise their own time more effectively towards greater patient focused activities.
Contracted hours of the role will be Monday - Friday 08:30-16:30
Main duties of the job
This role will support both nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
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.
About us
Crossfell Health Centre has 9000 patients and is made up of 2 Partners, 5 Salaried Doctors, 3 Nurses, 2 HCA's, General Practice Assistant, Pharmacist and Reception & Admin Teams. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to support the smooth running of clinics by performing either routine administration duties or a hybrid of admin and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
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
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
Good understanding of QOF - Quality Outcome Framework
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
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.
Person Specification/Qualifications Essential
* GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
* Healthcare qualification (Level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level GPA Qualification Phlebotomy certification Vaccination certification
Experience Essential
* Experience of working with the general public experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
* Experience of working in a primary care environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Crossfell Health Centre
Address
Crossfell Health Centre
Berwick Hills, Crossfell Road
Middlesbrough
Cleveland
TS3 7RL
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,784.50 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person