We are looking for a Bank GP Assistant to support the GP(s) in the smooth running of clinics by performing routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP, freeing up their time to focus on the patient.
We are looking for some additional hours under a General Practice Assistant Bank Contract to work across primary care. Hybrid and virtual working will be considered to support with specific tasks, e.g., conducting frailty reviews, coordinating reports, organising patient coding, etc. Assistance during this period will be invaluable in maintaining efficiency and ensuring we meet all deadlines.
Closing Date: 18th February 2025
We are requesting expressions of interest at this point and availability, particularly between now and the end of March.
If you would like to discuss this further or request additional details, please contact:
Carrie Martin (Primary Care Development Officer) carrie.martin@cumbriahealth.nhs.uk
Jane Little (Head of Primary Care) jane.little@cumbriahealth.nhs.uk
We encourage you to apply as early as possible as this job may close earlier than the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
We are seeing an increase in primary care administrative tasks that require extra attention to ensure everything is completed accurately and on time.
To help manage this workload effectively, we are looking for some additional hours under a General Practice Assistant Bank Contract to work across primary care. Hybrid and virtual working will be considered to support with specific tasks, e.g:
* Conducting frailty reviews
* Coordinating reports
Confidentiality:
* In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
* In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff, and other healthcare workers. All such information is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
* Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorized persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety:
* The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others' health, safety, and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
* Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines.
* Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
* Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
* Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
Equality and Diversity:
* The post-holder will support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, to include:
* Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
* Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs, and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues.
* Behaving in a manner which is welcoming and non-judgmental, respecting their circumstances, feelings, priorities, and rights.
Quality:
* The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
* Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
* Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
* Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance.
* Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients' needs.
* Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources.
Communication:
* The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
* Communicate effectively with other team members.
* Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
* Recognize people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
* Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patient needs.
Contribution to the Implementation of Services:
* The post-holder will:
* Apply Practice policies, standards, and guidance.
* Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards, and guidelines will affect own work.
* Participate in audit where appropriate.
This is not an exhaustive description of your job; you may be required, from time to time, to fulfill other tasks within your capabilities and commensurate with the post.
Person Specification
* Expression of interest
* Availability
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
Cumbria Health
Address
Cumbria Health
4 Wavell Drive, Rosehill Industrial Estate
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