Job summary GP Assistant is a fairly new role developed in Primary Care setting. The person selected will work closely with the GPs in assiting with administrative documentation as well as dealing with patients on a daily basis, so ideally some experience of a clinical setting would be beneficial. Main duties of the job After initial training, the role will include, but not be limited to: Phlebotomy and ECGs;DWP/PIP/Insurance forms;History and basic observation eg BP checks;Care plan review eg Dementia reviews;Referral support to Secondary Care;Quality Improvements and Quality Outcome Framework (QOF) support;Filling normal blood results;Home visit & care home reviews;Contacting patients who decline screening.;Prediabetes review and referral;Weight management review;Refugee health checks;Ear wax treatment About us We have a wonderful team of 2 partners,3 salaried GP`s and a fantastic nursing team who will also support you. We have a Clinical pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician alongside a dedicated Reception and administrative team of 13 personnel. We are located in the Forest of Dean in a relatively new purpose built Medical Centre co-located with another GP Practice. The is a large car park for staff and patients alike and we are located next to a local Co-op store as well as a short trip to the centre of Cinderford itself. The team meets regularly to maintain good communications and we operate an open door policy to managemnt. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £22,425 a year Pro Rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number A3330-25-0001 Job locations Cinderford Medical Centre Valley Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2NX Job description Job responsibilities Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc. Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes. Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients. Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment. Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy. 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. Explaining treatment procedures to patients. Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s). Support the GP with immunisations/wound care. Job description Job responsibilities Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc. Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes. Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients. Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment. Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy. 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. Explaining treatment procedures to patients. Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s). Support the GP with immunisations/wound care. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE in Maths and English Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Competence in MS Office packages Desirable NVQ Level 2 or above in Clinical Care or patient services knowledge Competence in Health Care Assistant duties Experience of clinical systems such as System 1 Experience Essential Experience of General Practice care Understanding of maintaining confidentiality and data security Ability to work as part of a team or independently Excellent communication skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE in Maths and English Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Competence in MS Office packages Desirable NVQ Level 2 or above in Clinical Care or patient services knowledge Competence in Health Care Assistant duties Experience of clinical systems such as System 1 Experience Essential Experience of General Practice care Understanding of maintaining confidentiality and data security Ability to work as part of a team or independently Excellent communication 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 Dockham Surgery Address Cinderford Medical Centre Valley Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2NX Employer's website https://dockhamsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)