Job summary We are a GP Practice in Central Swindon, looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Admin Assistants. With a growing practice population, we are keen to continue to develop our admin team across 3 sites within Swindon. The duties are diverse and include reception duties, preparing prescriptions and generating referrals. Training will be given in all aspects of the job, so the successful candidates will be keen to learn new skills and enjoy interacting with people. They must also be confident using IT. Main duties of the job We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a commitment to working as part of a strong and effective admin team. We are looking to recruit part time staff. We are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6.30pm. All of the Admin Team will be required to work shifts within these opening times and shifts that are rostered at least a month in advance. About us Whalebridge Practice is looking for an admin assistant to join their team, to work predominately at Great Western Surgery but with the option to cover our 3 sites within Swindon. Ideally the successful candidate will have previous admin experience. The role is for 25-30 hours per week. The successful candidate will be required to work shifts between 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £22,308 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A5768-25-0001 Job locations Great Western Surgery Farriers Close Swindon SN1 2QU Job description Job responsibilities MAIN ROLE AND PURPOSE OF THE POST This role is within the Clinical Admin Team, who support all aspects of patient care across the company. The Admin Assistant is a developmental role. They will be expected to develop the skills necessary to work in all aspects of the admin team. Provide admin support to all clinical areas of the company. Be a first point of contact for patients. Assist patients to access the services that they need. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities described below are those of the clinical admin team. Access Answer the telephone as a priority and respond to the caller in an appropriate manner. Man the reception desk. Book appointment, signpost to other services and support patients care. Data Flow Action all incoming data received through electronic transfer, e-mail and post. Ensure that it is coded and reviewed by an appropriate clinician. Action outgoing data through electronic transfer, e-mail, sms message or post. Clinical Support Action tasks from the clinical team. Administer the recall system for patients with long term conditions. Monitor the uptake of all screening programmes and manage additional recalls as required. Apply clinical coding to patient records as appropriate. Update the Open Exeter system. Monitor the childhood immunisation status of all children and liaise with the Child Health Department as necessary. Maintain waiting lists of patients for specialist clinics and ensure that they are given appropriate appointments. Outgoing Information Ensure that referrals are processed in accordance with national timelines and liaise with the referral management centre as necessary. Audio type patient referrals and submit them through the E-Referral system. Deal with any referral queries from clinicians and patients. Assist patients where necessary to make outpatient appointments. Action requests for medical reports including liaising with patients to confirm consent is obtained and finance to confirm payment is received. Action Subject Access Requests in line with GDPR legislation. Patient records Action applications for registrations ensuring that patients provide all necessary information and are made aware of consent to share information and on-line access to records. Action the transfer of patient records, electronically and in hardcopy. Summarise hardcopy records to ensure the electronic record is complete. Ensure that SystmOne is reconciled to PCSE through GP Links. Return hardcopy records to PCSE for patients who are no longer registered. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Confidentiality You shall comply with the General Data Protection Regulations when processing personal data for patients and staff. You must be aware of the Caldicott Principles as they affect your work. You can address any questions in relation to this to your line manager. Any data breaches should be reported immediately to the Data Protection Officer. All enquiries from the media must be referred to a Director. Health and Safety All employees have a statutory duty of care for the safety of themselves and others. Employees are required to report any hazards as soon as they are identified. All staff must contribute to the management of risk. This requires them to assess the risk in all situations, take of appropriate actions to mitigate any risks identified and report all hazards, incidents and near misses. All building occupied by staff are non-smoking environments. No-one may smoke or vape in the building. Staff who smoke or vape outside the buildings should cover their uniform. Flexibility Statement The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to be flexible and subject to amendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultation with the post holder. Job description Job responsibilities MAIN ROLE AND PURPOSE OF THE POST This role is within the Clinical Admin Team, who support all aspects of patient care across the company. The Admin Assistant is a developmental role. They will be expected to develop the skills necessary to work in all aspects of the admin team. Provide admin support to all clinical areas of the company. Be a first point of contact for patients. Assist patients to access the services that they need. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities described below are those of the clinical admin team. Access Answer the telephone as a priority and respond to the caller in an appropriate manner. Man the reception desk. Book appointment, signpost to other services and support patients care. Data Flow Action all incoming data received through electronic transfer, e-mail and post. Ensure that it is coded and reviewed by an appropriate clinician. Action outgoing data through electronic transfer, e-mail, sms message or post. Clinical Support Action tasks from the clinical team. Administer the recall system for patients with long term conditions. Monitor the uptake of all screening programmes and manage additional recalls as required. Apply clinical coding to patient records as appropriate. Update the Open Exeter system. Monitor the childhood immunisation status of all children and liaise with the Child Health Department as necessary. Maintain waiting lists of patients for specialist clinics and ensure that they are given appropriate appointments. Outgoing Information Ensure that referrals are processed in accordance with national timelines and liaise with the referral management centre as necessary. Audio type patient referrals and submit them through the E-Referral system. Deal with any referral queries from clinicians and patients. Assist patients where necessary to make outpatient appointments. Action requests for medical reports including liaising with patients to confirm consent is obtained and finance to confirm payment is received. Action Subject Access Requests in line with GDPR legislation. Patient records Action applications for registrations ensuring that patients provide all necessary information and are made aware of consent to share information and on-line access to records. Action the transfer of patient records, electronically and in hardcopy. Summarise hardcopy records to ensure the electronic record is complete. Ensure that SystmOne is reconciled to PCSE through GP Links. Return hardcopy records to PCSE for patients who are no longer registered. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Confidentiality You shall comply with the General Data Protection Regulations when processing personal data for patients and staff. You must be aware of the Caldicott Principles as they affect your work. You can address any questions in relation to this to your line manager. Any data breaches should be reported immediately to the Data Protection Officer. All enquiries from the media must be referred to a Director. Health and Safety All employees have a statutory duty of care for the safety of themselves and others. Employees are required to report any hazards as soon as they are identified. All staff must contribute to the management of risk. This requires them to assess the risk in all situations, take of appropriate actions to mitigate any risks identified and report all hazards, incidents and near misses. All building occupied by staff are non-smoking environments. No-one may smoke or vape in the building. Staff who smoke or vape outside the buildings should cover their uniform. Flexibility Statement The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to be flexible and subject to amendment in the light of changing circumstances and following consultation with the post holder. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Received a basic education English Language GCSE at grade C or above or equivalent Desirable Hold ECDL or other IT qualification. Experience Essential Excellent keyboard skills Experience of working with Microsoft Office Understand patient confidentiality Experience of managing an e-mail account Be confident to speak to people both in person and on the telephone. Be non-judgemental Flexible and able to adapt to change Able to prioritise workload Demonstrate a commitment to personal development Have worked in a team Have experience of face to face or telephone contact with the public Desirable Experience of SystmOne or another clinical system Experience of audio typing Demonstrate and understanding of data protection Understand READ coding Have worked in a health setting Have a clinical background Person Specification Qualifications Essential Received a basic education English Language GCSE at grade C or above or equivalent Desirable Hold ECDL or other IT qualification. Experience Essential Excellent keyboard skills Experience of working with Microsoft Office Understand patient confidentiality Experience of managing an e-mail account Be confident to speak to people both in person and on the telephone. Be non-judgemental Flexible and able to adapt to change Able to prioritise workload Demonstrate a commitment to personal development Have worked in a team Have experience of face to face or telephone contact with the public Desirable Experience of SystmOne or another clinical system Experience of audio typing Demonstrate and understanding of data protection Understand READ coding Have worked in a health setting Have a clinical background 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 The Whalebridge Practice Address Great Western Surgery Farriers Close Swindon SN1 2QU Employer's website https://www.sparcells-surgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)