Job summary A new exiting opportunity has arisen within Leigh Primary Care Network (PCN) to recruit a team of 4 GP Assistants to further expand our team. This role is predominately to assist the GPs and other clinicians in their daily administrative duties to include some minor clinical tasks. In addition to the Practice level work there will be sessions working on PCN projects on areas such as health promotion. Main duties of the job The main duties of this role include: Clinical : NHS Health Checks Diabetic Care Processes ECG BP Checks Anything else appropriate / competent and beneficial to the practice GPA working in Support vaccination clinics Administrative: Quality improvement project work Monitoring data / Audits Complex admin tasks Completing basic (non-opinion) forms in addition to some elements of forms for the GP(s) to approve such as insurance forms, mortgage applications, Department for Works and Pensions benefits forms and other as appropriate EPACCS (GM care record, keeping up to date) Actioning relevant pathology Project work / Health Inequalities Anything else appropriate / competent and beneficial to the practice GPA working in About us Leigh Primary Care Network consists of ten local GP practices located across Leigh.As a PCN we have a patient population of almost 60,000 and we work together to improve patient services and health outcomes. Our primary care network workforce ARRS workforce includes First Contact Practitioners, Community Link Workers, Care Coordinators, Clinical Pharmacists. The PCN have a strong leadership team headed by our Clinical Director and PCN Manager / Digital Transformation Lead. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A2211-25-0002 Job locations Leigh PCN Bridgewater Medical Centre Leigh WN7 2PE Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the GP Assistant/Medical Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. Clinical : NHS Health Checks Diabetic Care Processes ECG BP Checks Support vaccination clinics Administrative: Quality improvement project Monitoring data / Audits Complex admin tasks Completing basic (non-opinion) forms in addition to some elements of forms for the GP(s) to approve such as insurance forms, mortgage applications, Department for Works and Pensions benefits forms and other as appropriate EPACCS (GM care record, keeping up to date) Actioning relevant pathology Project work / Health Inequalities Anything else appropriate / competent and beneficial to the practice GPA working in In addition to the primary responsibilities, the GP Assistant/Medical Assistant may be requested to: a. Demonstrate the ownership of responsibility for personal development, learning and performance b. Demonstrate performance of skills and activities to others undertaking similar work c. Attend relevant annual updates and shared practice learning d. Complete all required PCN mandated training e. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the GP Assistant/Medical Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. Clinical : NHS Health Checks Diabetic Care Processes ECG BP Checks Support vaccination clinics Administrative: Quality improvement project Monitoring data / Audits Complex admin tasks Completing basic (non-opinion) forms in addition to some elements of forms for the GP(s) to approve such as insurance forms, mortgage applications, Department for Works and Pensions benefits forms and other as appropriate EPACCS (GM care record, keeping up to date) Actioning relevant pathology Project work / Health Inequalities Anything else appropriate / competent and beneficial to the practice GPA working in In addition to the primary responsibilities, the GP Assistant/Medical Assistant may be requested to: a. Demonstrate the ownership of responsibility for personal development, learning and performance b. Demonstrate performance of skills and activities to others undertaking similar work c. Attend relevant annual updates and shared practice learning d. Complete all required PCN mandated training e. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility Person Specification Qualifications Essential Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level Desirable Phlebotomy certification Vaccination certification Experience Essential Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a healthcare setting Desirable Experience of working in a primary care environment Person Specification Qualifications Essential Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level Desirable Phlebotomy certification Vaccination certification Experience Essential Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a healthcare setting Desirable Experience of working in a primary care environment 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 Brookmill Medical Centre Address Leigh PCN Bridgewater Medical Centre Leigh WN7 2PE Employer's website https://www.brookmillmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)