Gp Assistant

Job responsibilities Take and record brief medical history Accurately record patient notes in the clinical system, including accurate use of SNOMED codes and GPAD slot types Take patient height, weight and BMI Be able to act as a chaperone following chaperone training Explain treatment procedures to patients Be able to monitor vaccine storage and record fridge temperatures Refer patients to the appropriate members of the team e.g. Social Prescriber / Health Coach for loneliness, Pharmacist for medication review, GP for loss of appetite Perform phlebotomy both on premises and in a domiciliary setting Be able to take ECGs, blood pressure, pulse check, dipping urine, and other diagnostic tests following appropriate training Support with wound care and immunisations With completion of care certificate: Facilitate 24 hour BP Monitoring INR Monitoring Offer life style advice Administer B12 and flu injections Complete new patient health checks, NHS Health Checks and smoking cessation (with on-ward referral as necessary to GP/Health Coach/Third Party Service) Spirometry and Reversibility Testing Chronic Disease Management: Diabetes Foot Check and Annual Review, Hypertension Annual Review Research, Evaluation, and Audit Participate in audit where appropriate To promote and apply best evidence to service delivery following discussion and agreement with supervisor and Practice/ PCN teamPlanning Engage in Practice and PCN projects, including active participation in Quality Improvement (QI) work Office Management Sorting and prioritising clinical post and assigning tasks Coding information in clinical letters Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow-ups for patients 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 Proactively look to identify efficiencies in PCN and GP Practice processes Engage in Practice and PCN projects, including active participation in Quality Improvement (QI) work Monitor PCN consumable stock levels and put in requisition requests when supplies are low Organisational Development Alert team members to any issues of quality and risk Active Participation in Team Meetings and Away Days Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performanceStaff Management Train new staff, including apprentices, interns, and pre-registration staff, in basic aspects of role, including clinical skills (with appropriate guidance and supervision from senior members of the team) Governance Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Partnership Working and Communications To work as a member of the inter-professional team, attending meetings and contributing to decisions with regard to the care and treatment of patients To be able to liaise with third parties on behalf of the GP Practice e.g. arrange hospital admission following direction from on-call GP Training To complete GP Assistant Certificate and other training as required to perform duties e.g. Care Certificate Level 2, Phlebotomy Training, Chaperone Training IT Skills Be able to use EMIS Web and any other required systems (e.g.
INR*) Equipment Used by the Post Holder Clinical equipment as required by duties of role, following training e.g scales, BP MachineWorking Conditions Be able to travel on foot to patient homes within a 20 minute walk of PCN GP Premises Be able to travel on foot between PCN GP Premises (up to 20 minutes distance) Be able to undertake some duties independently, work under clinical supervision, and ask for help when necessary Performance Management and Appraisal You are expected to participate in individual performance management process and reviews. Personal Development and Training We actively encourage development and are committed to offering learning and development opportunities for all full-time and part-time employees. To support this you must attend all statutory and mandatory training as required.Health and Safety at Work You have a responsibility to work within the Practices health and safety policies and procedures to ensure that a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees is maintained.Infection Control It is your responsibility to adhere to infection control polices and guidelines in order to promote cleanliness and reduce infections.Confidentiality and Data Protection You are expected to comply with all Practice policies and procedures related to confidentiality and data protection and to work in accordance with relevant data protection legislation.Risk Management You are expected to be familiar with the Practices risk assessment and risk control processes and procedures and to report accidents or incidents promptly.Conflict of Interest You are required to declare any interest, direct or indirect with contracts involving the Practice and should not further your private interests in the course of your work with the Practice.Equality and Diversity We value equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. We will work hard to ensure that all job applicants, employees and service users are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership.
You are responsible for understanding and adhering to Practice polies and procedures regarding the promotion of equality for staff and service users.Code of Conduct You are expected to follow the Practices code of conduct for employees and managers.Safeguarding Adults and Children You must make yourself aware of your responsibilities to maintain the wellbeing and protection of vulnerable children and adults. If you have reason to be concerned that a patient is at risk, you should follow the safeguarding procedure, as set out in the Practice safeguarding policies This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.