About this role
Job summary
The post-holder will support the GPs smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient. The successful individual will perform clinical observations and skills on patients, under direction from the GP. Please note that this can be either a full time or a part time position.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reviewing and coding of clinical correspondence and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions required.
Signposting correspondence to others members of the team such as clinical pharmacist etc.
Arranging appointments, referrals, letters, tests and follow up appointments for 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 & vaccinations within competences (following adequate training).
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 in line with GPA Competency Framework 2
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)
About us
Bolton GP Federation is a collective vehicle where Boltons GP practices come together to deliver primary care, providing a place for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and coordination. The Federation is a voice of the priorities, needs and local intelligence of primary care into the wider healthcare system.
We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and we are proud of the services that we run, which include Primary Care Networks, Extended Primary Care, and Experienced Nurse Network and the Covid Vaccination Programme.
Our mission is to improve health and care. We meet everyday health and care needs for people by connecting primary care systems and using creative thinking to develop, improve and support great local services.
Bolton GP Federation is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme. We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you need adjustments to enable you to apply for this role, please get in touch with the recruiting manager Hayley Perez.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reviewing and coding of clinical correspondence and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions required.
Signposting correspondence to other members of the team such as clinical pharmacist etc.
Arranging appointments, referrals, letters, tests and follow up appointments for 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 & vaccinations within competences (following adequate training).
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 in line with GPA Competency Framework 2
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)
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Can carry out clinical, technical, scientific, or administrative duties according to established protocols or procedures, or systems of work. Ability to work well under pressure Strong organisational skills IT literate Willingness to work flexibly potentially across multiple sites Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality Demonstrates basic factual knowledge of field of work Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills
Desirable
Previous experience of working in Primary Care/ or similar NHS setting Experience of working as a General Practice Assistant Experience of electronic patients records, particularly EMIS Web Previous experience working one-to-one with patients
Qualifications Essential
English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
Desirable
HCA Training or equivalent in own field. Practice receptionist training Care Certificate NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
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 Bolton GP Federation
Address Floor 2, The Hub
Bold Street
Bolton
Lancashire
BL1 1LS
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.boltongpfed.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)