GP Assistant (Admin)

The main duties of the role include: Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients; Coordinating clinical observations /investigations as directed locally, such as dipstick urine, blood pressure, ECG, 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; Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies to ask advice, refer or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s); Sorting clinical post and prioritising for the GP. Signposting some post to other members of staff; and extracting information from clinical letters that needs coding; adding this to patient notes. Supporting with QOF reviews. Track and record evidence of their experience against the national competency framework. Inform the lead GP of any concerns regarding their role and request professional development as needed. Be aware of their own professional boundaries and what to do when they are reached.