Tendring Primary Care Network (PCN) has a fantastic opportunity for a GP assistant (GPA) to join our team on a full time basis, based at St James Surgery, Clacton on Sea. The GPA position is a support role, covering administrative tasks and some basic clinical duties, to assist the GPs, enabling them to make the best use of consultation time. The post-holder will form part of our multi-disciplinary, primary-care team and contribute to the smooth running of the surgery. This list is not exhaustive, but the main duties of this role will include: Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients. Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy. Supporting the GP with chronic disease management, health inequalities and wound care. 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. Helping the GP liaise with all multidisciplinary teams within and outside the practice. Undertaking home visits to assist chronic disease management. Mentoring support and training will be provided. Please see job description attached. About the Candidate If you are a well organised person who thrives on a busy working environment, where no two days are the same, then we would love to hear from you. Whilst the following skills and experience are important, we would welcome applications from people who can demonstrate strong transferable skills: Strong organisational skills. IT skills, including experience of working with a clinical system. Excellent communication skills and a friendly manner. Ability to understand the need to maintain confidentiality and data security, at all times. Ability to multi-task and to work accurately under pressure. Ability to work in a team as well as being comfortable working independently. About Us Our network is located on the North-East Essex Coast and comprises of 3 GP practices: Mayflower Medical Centre, St James Surgery & Great Bentley Surgery. It has an approximate patient population of 50,000 and it strives on bringing together local health care and resources to deliver high quality, evidence-based and integrated care to all their patients. Benefits include: 25 days holiday NHS Pension Competitive salary based on experience Supportive and friendly environment Flexible working hours Peer support CPD Support with training and development For further information please contact Julie Harvey: [email protected] Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.