PCN GP Assistant
MMWF PCN · MMWF PCNNHS Jobs
- Northampton, NN1 3DS
About this role
Job summary
Main duties of the job
About us
About Our Organisation
MMWF Primary Care Network (PCN) is a collaborative network of four GP practices working together to provide high-quality, accessible and patient-centred healthcare to our local population.
Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, pharmacists, physiotherapists, mental health practitioners, care coordinators and other healthcare professionals who work collaboratively to support patients and improve health outcomes.
We are committed to developing innovative ways of working, supporting our staff and strengthening primary care services within our local community. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of healthcare professionals, develop your skills and contribute to a supportive, forward-thinking primary care environment.
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
- GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
- Willing to work towards a GP Assistant Certification qualification.
- Experience in working within a Primary or Secondary Care settings.
- Previous experience using the systmone clinical system
- Experience in phlebotomy
- Previous experience working within a healthcare or clinical environment
- Excellent communication skills with a patient and professional manner
- Ability to use initiative, sound judgement, and resourcefulness
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good understanding of data protection, GDPR, and patient confidentiality.
- Full Driving Licence
- Knowledge of medical terminology and SNOMED coding
Additional requirements
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
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