Trainee GPA

NHS; Saltburn by the Sea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Trainee GP Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves a blend of administrative and clinical tasks, providing essential support to GPs and ensuring smooth clinic operations. The successful candidate will undertake a structured training program, gaining valuable experience in patient care and healthcare administration. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient-centered services within the NHS framework. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to develop your skills in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working in NHS Primary Care and with healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of clinical systems and clinical coding.

Responsibilities

• Arranging patient appointments, referrals, and tests.
• Supporting GPs with immunisations and wound care.
• Conducting visits to patients' residences as needed.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent written, verbal, listening, and record-keeping skills

Problem solving

Phlebotomy skills and wound dressing

Basic clinical observations

Education

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Tools

SystmOne

ICE

Job description

As part of EastCleveland Group Primary Care Network's multi-disciplinary team, we are looking to appoint a trainee GP Assistant. The successful candidate will be based within one of our PCN member practices across Brotton, Guisborough, Loftus, and Skelton-in-Cleveland but may be required to work across any of our member practices and will work collaboratively to support the smooth running of clinics by performing a hybrid role supporting admin and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP.

Trainee GPAs will have experience of working in general practice and complete Health Education England's structured, accredited 6-month training programme which is aligned to the competency framework and, upon completion, provides a formal qualification. Further information is attached.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities will be dependent upon an individual undertaking a hybrid role which includes administrative and clinical tasks.

This role will be subject to development and review in line with NHS contractual requirements.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

About us

The East Cleveland Primary Care Network (PCN) team works with local practices to provide and develop efficient and effective services with patients at the centre.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Job responsibilities

• Arranging patient appointments, referrals, tests, and follow-up consultations
• Completing simple clinical observations/investigations as directed, e.g., dipstick urine, taking blood pressure, ECG, and phlebotomy
• Supporting GPs with immunisations and wound care
• Completing basic (non-opinion) forms
• Completing core elements of specific forms for GP approval and signature, e.g., insurance, mortgage, and benefits agency forms
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients
• Assisting GPs to liaise with outside agencies, e.g., contacting an on-call doctor for advice, arranging patient admission
• Sorting, prioritising, and signposting clinical communications and letters (including medication changes where appropriate) for GP and other staff
• Extracting information from clinical letters for coding purposes and to add to patient notes
• Supporting QOF reviews such as LTC review
• Supporting surgery 'front of house' in managing patient demand, prioritisation of patients with urgent needs
• Supporting surgery and/or PCN database searches, audits, and quality improvement projects
• Where appropriate and agreed with supervisor, conducting visits to patients' residences to perform the above tasks
• Participating in an annual individual performance review
• Tracking and recording evidence of experience against the national competency framework
• Informing the lead GP of any concerns regarding the role and requesting professional development as required
• Awareness of own professional boundaries.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Knowledge and experience of using clinical systems including SystmOne and ICE
• Knowledge and experience of clinical coding
• Understanding legislation, policies, and procedures regarding infection prevention and control
• Knowledge and understanding of significant incident reporting
• Knowledge and understanding of Primary Care Network arrangements and their contribution to the NHS 10-Year Plan
• Understanding the application of person-centred approaches in health and social care and specifically in general practice

Experience

• Previous experience of working in NHS Primary Care and with healthcare professionals
• Relevant clinical experience working as a GPA or in a similar role
• Ability to support the implementation, monitoring, and review of care plans
• Understanding roles, responsibilities, and importance of risk assessment in infection prevention and control
• Basic consultation skills
• Experience of supporting people with mental health and working with vulnerable people
• Preparation and support of patients to undergo healthcare activities

Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written, verbal, listening, and record-keeping skills
• Awareness of handling information in health and social care principles
• Problem solving
• Ability to use own judgment to prioritize tasks
• Ability to recognize and work within own scope
• Full driving license
• Awareness of quality improvement principles and continuous learning
• Basic clinical observations e.g., temperature, BP measurement, oxygen saturation
• Phlebotomy skills and wound dressing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,071 to £25,674 a year, depending upon experience