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. Phlebotomy and ECGs. 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 consultations.
Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes. 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. Assist with setting up for minor surgery procedures including dermatology, IUD insertion and removal. Giving advice on health promotion including new patients health checks for patients with long term conditions.
Support the GP with immunisation/wound care and follow up dressings. Removal of sutures and clips Urine testing, Blood pressure measurements and monitoring. Arrange the lending of and teaching patients how to use home and 24-hour blood pressure machines. Implanon insertion and removal and minor operations.
Teaching of inhaler technique and assisting with annual diabetic reviews. Act on yellow flag reminders where appropriate and assisting with the recall of patients for review. Entering data, e.g., childhood immunisation, influenza, computerisation of letters and notes. Chaperone duties and stock checks and reordering stock on a weekly basis.