About this role
Job summary
Moseley, Billesley and Yardley Wood Primary Care Network (MOBY PCN)are seeking a General Practice Assistant.
Please see attached Job Description for further information. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Clair Huckerby, Chief Pharmacist at Our Health Partnership: [email protected]
Main duties of the job
A General Practice Assistant (GPA) will support the GP(s) smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP, therefore freeing up their time to focus on the patient.
About us
Our Health Partnership was set up by local GPs who are passionate about providing high quality primary care and using their time and skills effectively to benefit patients.
We are currently a GP partnership of 30 practices with 39 sites, serving around 280,000 patients in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Shropshire.
Please note that our head office is located in Cotteridge, but the job role will be based within one of the practices within the MOBY PCN.
Job description Job responsibilities
Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibilites:
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. Supporting with QOF reviews. 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. Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy 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 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) Support the GP with immunisations/wound care Support with implementation of personalised care support plans
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience in phlebotomy & wound care
Desirable
Experience of primary care through the GP Vocational Training Scheme Possession of a care certificate would be preferred
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical degree Full registration with GMC Certification of Completion of Training (JCPTGP/PMETB) Inclusion on Performers List Evidence of a commitment to on-going personal & professional development
Knowledge & Understanding Essential
Understanding the role of medical services in a wider public health agenda Knowledge of the demographic characteristics that affect health and health care in the area including health inequalities Understanding current NHS policies
Desirable
Understanding of General Practice Services Understanding of Primary Care Networks and how they work
Other Essential
Committed to working as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-agency primary care team Openness to explore alternative working practices Must have a UK driving license
Personal Skills & Qualities Essential
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbally Excellent organisational skills Excellent record keeping Time management skills Able to work calmly under pressure Ability to bring fresh ideas IT skills (including word processing and database work) Committed to quality and patient satisfaction Committed to equal opportunities Team worker Flexibility & adaptability
Desirable
Ability to work on own initiative
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 details Employer name Our Health Partnership
Address 1st Floor
1856 Pershore Road
Birmingham
B30 3AS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://ourhealthpartnership.com/ (Opens in a new tab)