GP Assistant
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Job Summary
Ranworth PCN are seeking a GP assistant to work across the surgeries within our PCN on a part-time permanent basis for 15 hours per week working across 2 days.
Thisposition within the team is responsible for assisting the GPs in the smooth running of clinics carrying out clinical and administration tasks.The role would suit someone who has previously worked as a healthcare assistant withinprimary care as there are many clinical duties.
Main responsibilities include;
- Dipping urine taking blood pressure ECGs and phlebotomy
- Supporting the GP with immunisations/wound care
- Explaining treatment procedures to patients
- Assisting the GP to liaise with outside agencies eg on call doctor
- Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment
- Sorting post
- Arranging appointments referrals tests etc
- Coding clinical letters
For further information please see the job description attached.
About the Candidate
If you have experience working within a healthcare environment and are capable of carrying out the above duties we would encourage you to apply.Other qualifications and skills required include:
- Healthcare qualification level 3/4 or working towards
- Phlebotomy and ear syringing certification desirable
- Clinical skills experience including wound care ECGs venepuncture
- IT skills including experience of working with a clinical system
- Excellent communication skills and a friendly manner
- Ability tomulti-task and to work accurately under pressure
- Ability to work in a team as well as being comfortable working independently
About Us
Ranworth Primary Care Network is comprised of Caradoc Surgery Ranworth Surgery in Clacton-on-Sea Green Elms Health Centre in Jaywick and Kennedy Way Medical Centre in Holland on Sea. We have a diverse patient population of around 32000 and all practices work on SystmOne.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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