GP Assistant: Coordinated Care & Clinic Support

Confederationhillingdon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC is seeking a GP Assistant to support GP clinics by handling routine administration and clinical tasks, freeing GPs to focus on patients. You will coordinate forms, appointments and liaise with other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth operation.

Applicants should have GCSEs English and Maths, and be willing to work toward GP Assistant Certification. Prior experience in primary care and EMIS is desirable.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at A-C.
• Willing to work towards GP Assistant Certification.
• Experience coordinating tasks and liaising with multiple healthcare professionals.
• Experience using technology and digital tools.
• Immunisation status - HBV/MMR.
• Primary Care experience as Healthcare Assistant or Practice Administrator.
• Experience with healthcare professionals and NHS or social care.

Responsibilities

• Sort clinical post and prioritise for GP actions.
• Extract information from clinical letters for coding and notes.
• Arrange appointments, referrals, tests and follow-up.
• Prepare patients and collect basic readings before GP visit.
• Assist with basic forms for GP approval and signing.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Liaise with external agencies and on-call doctors.
• Support GP with immunisations and wound care.
• Alert team to quality and risk issues.
• Work with practice protocols and guidelines.
• Assess personal performance and accountability.
• Contribute to team effectiveness and performance improvements.
• Collaborate with other agencies to meet patient needs.
• Manage time, workload and resources effectively.
• Discuss policies and guidelines with team.

Skills

Coordinating tasks

Liaising with healthcare professionals

Using technology and digital tools

Immunisation status HBV/MMR

Education

GCSE English & Maths A-C

Willing to work towards GP Assistant Certification

Tools

EMIS

Healthcare IT systems

Job description

The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC is seeking a GP Assistant to support GP clinics by handling routine administration and clinical tasks, freeing GPs to focus on patients. You will coordinate forms, appointments and liaise with other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth operation.

Applicants should have GCSEs English and Maths, and be willing to work toward GP Assistant Certification. Prior experience in primary care and EMIS is desirable.