Job responsibilities Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP(s) regarding actions required 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. Preparing patients, prior to seeing the GP(s), by taking a brief history and basic observations. Conducting urinalysis, taking blood pressure Performing ECGs Performing phlebotomy Completing basic (non-opinion) forms in addition to some elements of forms for the GP(s) to approve such as insurance forms, mortgage applications, Department for Works and Pensions benefits forms and other as appropriate 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 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 Maintaining a clean, tidy and effective working area at all times