Job summary We have a demanding but exciting opportunity for a GP Assistant to join our friendly and welcoming team at Flansham Park Health Centre. Main duties of the job Reporting to the Practice Manager, you will support the General Practitioners (GPs) to ensure the efficient provision of medical services and clinics by performing several routine administrative and clinical duties. This will allow GPs to utilise their time more effectively towards greater patient focused activities. About us Flansham Park Health Centre is a training Practice with 5 dedicated GP Partners and 4 Salaried GP's supported by a team of highly professional clinical and non-clinical staff to provide the highest possible standard of care to over 13,200 patients. APPLICANTS WHO ARE PATIENTS OF FLANSHAM PARK HEALTH CENTRE: Flansham Park Health Centre considers that employing staff who are patients of the practice has significant disadvantages both to the patient and to the practice. Please note therefore that if your application is successful, you will be required to register elsewhere. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A5196-25-0000 Job locations 109 Flansham Park Felpham Bognor Regis West Sussex PO22 6DH Job description Job responsibilities Duties will include: Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP(s) regarding actions required Signposting some received correspondence to others, e.g., clinical pharmacist, practice nurse Extracting all the required information from clinical letters, applying medical codes as required and adding these to patient notes Support practice patients by arranging appointments, onward referrals, clinical tests and follow up appointments. Preparing patients, prior to seeing the GP(s), by taking a brief history and basic observations. Conducting urinalysis, taking blood pressure Performing ECGs Performing phlebotomy 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 Explaining treatment procedures to patients Supporting GP(s) in liaising with external agencies such as helping to arrange patient admission while the GP(s) continue with the consultation. Supporting the GP(s) with wound care and immunisations Job description Job responsibilities Duties will include: Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP(s) regarding actions required Signposting some received correspondence to others, e.g., clinical pharmacist, practice nurse Extracting all the required information from clinical letters, applying medical codes as required and adding these to patient notes Support practice patients by arranging appointments, onward referrals, clinical tests and follow up appointments. Preparing patients, prior to seeing the GP(s), by taking a brief history and basic observations. Conducting urinalysis, taking blood pressure Performing ECGs Performing phlebotomy 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 Explaining treatment procedures to patients Supporting GP(s) in liaising with external agencies such as helping to arrange patient admission while the GP(s) continue with the consultation. Supporting the GP(s) with wound care and immunisations Person Specification 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 Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse Chaperone procedure Ability to record accurate clinical notes Desirable Wound care/removal of sutures and staples Qualifications Desirable Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level Phlebotomy certification Vaccination certification Other Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Desirable Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills Person Specification 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 Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse Chaperone procedure Ability to record accurate clinical notes Desirable Wound care/removal of sutures and staples Qualifications Desirable Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level Phlebotomy certification Vaccination certification Other Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Desirable Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS/SystmOne/Vision user skills 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 Flansham Park Health Centre Address 109 Flansham Park Felpham Bognor Regis West Sussex PO22 6DH Employer's website https://www.flanshampark.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)