Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative
We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-organised General Practice Assistant to work within Mid Furness PCN. The post-holder will work closely with the GP who is the PCN Clinical Director, and through their work will benefit the GP Practices within this PCN. You will be able to develop strong relationships across our practices while working largely from the PCN Hub, with scope to work from practices and conduct home visits as required.
This exciting new role has lots of scope for development, so we are looking for someone who can adapt as the role evolves to support the GP PCN Clinical Director. The General Practice Assistant role is varied, with a mix of administration and patient-facing clinical work, ultimately freeing up GP time to focus on the patient. Your work will support our GPs in fulfilment of their work toward PCN contracts, including the indicators in the Impact and Investment Fund, QOF, Enhanced Health Checks and the Covid Vaccination Programme. The successful candidate will have good patient communication skills, as you will arrange appointments and carry out simple clinical work, as well as an eye for detail as you review the work that needs to be done. Any required training will be provided, and you will work under the supervision of the PCN Clinical Director.
Main duties of the job
1. Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments.
2. Completing simple clinical observations & investigations as directed locally, such as dipstick urine, taking blood pressure, ECG, phlebotomy.
3. Supporting the GP with immunisations, wound care, including the Covid vaccination programme.
4. Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve.
5. Support achievement of QOF and Impact and Investment Fund indicators.
6. Build and maintain good relationships with wider practice teams.
7. Carry out simple clinical work to support practices, such as blood pressures & phlebotomy.
8. Support administration for the Covid Vaccination Programme.
9. Communicate in a friendly and professional manner.
10. Communicate information clearly to a variety of groups, including healthcare professionals and patients.
11. Have good technological skills.
12. Be willing to learn new skills and adapt to GP needs.
13. Good timekeeping and ability to meet deadlines.
About us
Mid Furness Primary Care Network consists of 4 practices serving a population of approximately 30,000 patients. We are a forward thinking and dynamic Primary Care Network, which seeks to deliver clinical excellence and patient care to its patient population. Our aim is to provide exemplary care; find innovative solutions in general practice, deliver the best care we can to our patients, and seek like-minded individuals to join our excellent team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE grade A-C equivalent in Maths and English
* Evidence of continuing education and professional development in previous roles
Experience
* Experience in General Practice
* Ability to work well within a team
* Able to identify professional boundaries and what to do when they have been reached.
* An understanding of what a Primary Care Network is
* Previous experience in Primary Care or in a similar role
* Experience using EMIS
Personal Qualities
* Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
* Punctual and committed to role
* Good judgement when speaking with patients
* Clear understanding of confidentiality
* Good timekeeping & ability to work under time pressure
* Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values
* Professional Appearance
* Proven verbal and non-verbal communication skills
* Full driving licence and access to transport
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 name
Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative
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