Job summary Shawbury Medical Practice GP Practice Administrator Due to new opportunities within our team, Shawbury Medical Practice is looking for an Experienced Practice Administrator to join our team. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and proactive individual to join our friendly, busy practice. We are a very supportive team who work together to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care and support, in a small semi-rural surgery on the outskirts of Shrewsbury.We are a full dispensing practice with around 4400 patients. We have seen a significant increase in the number of patient contacts that we are receiving and we are therefore looking to expand and enhance our very busy team, currently handling Patient Contact and Administrative tasks, across the practice. No two days are the same and we are looking for a friendly and efficient team player, with good communication skills, patience and enthusiasm, who is looking to progress their career in the non-clinical aspects of General Practice. Our team is highly motivated, friendly, very experienced and efficient and presently comprises GP Partners, salaried GPs, Practice Nurses, Administrative and Dispensary teams.The practice is CQC rated Good, with high QOF achievement and very positive patient feedback. We work with EMIS Clinical System, DocMan 10, Accurx and Digital Dictation. Main duties of the job The general purpose of the Practice Administrator post, includes, but is not limited to: Being a part of the practice team providing patient-centred services for our patients, their families and our community. Being a key part of the practices Administrative Team leading on and developing the administrative tasks and responsibilities undertaken within the team Working with the Practice Manager and Administrative team to develop this post within the team with a view to further enhancing our patient experience; the practice offer/provision; and updating, streamlining and developing current processes and practices. About us We are a very supportive team who work together to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care and support, in a small semi-rural surgery on the outskirts of Shrewsbury.We are a full dispensing practice with around 4400 patients. We have seen a significant increase in the number of patient contacts that we are receiving and we are therefore looking to expand and enhance our very busy team, currently handling Patient Contact and Administrative tasks, across the practice. Informal visits and questions are welcomed. Interested applicants are recommended to contact the practice, in the strictest confidence, to discuss details further. The Practice can be contacted via the Practice Manager, Kirsty Arkinstall, at Kirsty.arkinstallnhs.net on 01939 251 581. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A1560-24-0007 Job locations Poynton Road Shawbury Shrewsbury SY4 4JS Job description Job responsibilities Post Overview: The general purpose of the Practice Administrator post, includes, but is not limited to: Being a part of the practice team providing patient-centred services for our patients, their families and our community. Being a key part of the practices Administrative Team leading on and developing the administrative tasks and responsibilities undertaken within the team Working with the Practice Manager and Administrative team to develop this post within the team with a view to further enhancing our patient experience; the practice offer/provision; and updating, streamlining and developing current processes and practices. Practical Details for the Post: Part to Full Time within the period 8.00 to 6.00 Monday to Friday - to be agreed with successful candidate 25 days FTE Annual Leave per year 8 days Statutory Leave Days (pro rata) Starting Hourly Rate will be commensurate with experience Contribute to the Administration teams holiday and sickness cover rota which will require flexibility in hours/rota pattern across the week. Eligible for NHS Pension Scheme Job description Job responsibilities Post Overview: The general purpose of the Practice Administrator post, includes, but is not limited to: Being a part of the practice team providing patient-centred services for our patients, their families and our community. Being a key part of the practices Administrative Team leading on and developing the administrative tasks and responsibilities undertaken within the team Working with the Practice Manager and Administrative team to develop this post within the team with a view to further enhancing our patient experience; the practice offer/provision; and updating, streamlining and developing current processes and practices. Practical Details for the Post: Part to Full Time within the period 8.00 to 6.00 Monday to Friday - to be agreed with successful candidate 25 days FTE Annual Leave per year 8 days Statutory Leave Days (pro rata) Starting Hourly Rate will be commensurate with experience Contribute to the Administration teams holiday and sickness cover rota which will require flexibility in hours/rota pattern across the week. Eligible for NHS Pension Scheme Person Specification Qualifications Essential The successful candidate will have: the stamina, confidence and good sense of humour to succeed in working in a very supportive but very busy GP Surgery environment previous experience in general practice administration including: prescriptions administrative processes medical records summarising processes medical / other coding systems and processes EMIS web clinical system Other GP administrative processes / duties e.g. Child Immunisations, new registrations, admin of external clinics held within the practice. the willingness and drive to develop this post, in partnership with the practice team including gaining experience and knowledge suitable to the post problem solving, proactive approach to the role flexible, team working approach the ability to work well under pressure as part of a rewarding but highly demanding role good organisational skills good IT / computer skills kind and patient approach with patients, colleagues and visitors Person Specification Qualifications Essential The successful candidate will have: the stamina, confidence and good sense of humour to succeed in working in a very supportive but very busy GP Surgery environment previous experience in general practice administration including: prescriptions administrative processes medical records summarising processes medical / other coding systems and processes EMIS web clinical system Other GP administrative processes / duties e.g. Child Immunisations, new registrations, admin of external clinics held within the practice. the willingness and drive to develop this post, in partnership with the practice team including gaining experience and knowledge suitable to the post problem solving, proactive approach to the role flexible, team working approach the ability to work well under pressure as part of a rewarding but highly demanding role good organisational skills good IT / computer skills kind and patient approach with patients, colleagues and visitors 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 SHAWBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE Address Poynton Road Shawbury Shrewsbury SY4 4JS Employer's website https://www.shawburymedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)