About this role
Job summary
The GP/Nurse Assistant will work closely with the rota team to support the effective organisation and management of clinical workload across Shore Medical. This role will provide essential administrative and operational support in managing clinical ledgers, coordinating clinical leave, and ensuring the smooth reallocation of clinical work, enabling clinicians to focus on patient care.
Main duties of the job
In this varied role, you will work closely with the rota team, GPs, nurses and other clinicians to support the day-to-day management of clinical rotas, process leave requests, communicate schedule changes and maintain accurate records. You will also help coordinate clinical cover during periods of sickness or absence, ensuring services continue to run efficiently.
We're looking for someone who is highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to build positive working relationships are essential, as you'll be liaising with a range of staff across the practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys problem-solving and wants to play an important role in supporting both our clinical teams and the delivery of high-quality patient care.
About us
Shore Medical is a GP Super Partnership with 6 practices across Poole and Bournemouth. We aspire to offer exceptional care to our 58,000 patients and are innovative in our approach to developing new teams and pathways to ever improve how general practice is delivered. We have a friendly and supportive team of more than 200 staff, with over 40 GPs, Pharmacists, Paramedics, Nurses, Mental Health specialists and our range of administrative staff. We have a great social side to our team with Summer and Christmas parties, running and paddle boarding groups as well as many other events throughout the year.
Job description Job responsibilities
Rota and Workload Support
Support the rota team in day-to-day management of clinical schedules Assist with maintaining accurate clinical ledgers and records Support managing clinical leave requests, ensuring appropriate cover is arranged Support the reallocation of clinical work during periods of absence or high demand Help to ensure rotas are updated in a timely and accurate manner Cancel and manage clinical rotas when there is sickness or absenceAdministrative Duties
Maintain clear records of annual leave, study leave, and other absences Ensure communication of rota changes to relevant staff. Liaise with clinicians and the rota team to resolve scheduling queries Provide general administrative support to the rota team as required
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE Grade A-C in English Language
Experience Essential
Experience of working in an administrative role
Desirable
Experience of working in primary 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 Shore Medical PCN
Address Lilliput Surgery
Elms Avenue
Poole
BH14 8EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://shoremedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)