Travel-Ready GP Assistant - Part-Time (6-Month FTC)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Skill development

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a temporary GP Assistant to support Bridgedale Primary Care Network. This part-time, six-month fixed-term role (14.5 hours per week) involves assisting GP clinics, coordinating appointments and referrals, and handling basic clinical tasks across the locality, with travel to care home teams as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking readings, coordinating with external agencies, and supporting immunisations and wound care.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent
• At least 1 year working with healthcare professionals
• Experience in multidisciplinary settings requiring influence and negotiation
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders to meet outcomes

Responsibilities

• Deal with patients and carers before or after consultations, explaining procedures
• Sort and prioritise clinical post for the GP and signpost items
• Extract info from clinical letters and add to patient notes
• Arrange appointments, referrals, tests and follow-ups
• Prepare patients before GP appointments with history and basic readings
• Carry out urine dipping, BP checks, ECGs and phlebotomy
• Complete basic forms for GP to sign (insurance, mortgage, benefits)
• Assist GP liaising with outside agencies during consultations
• Support GP with immunisations and wound care
• Support QOF and IIF reviews
• Support care home team with reviews and admin
• Perform routine admin and clinical tasks to run clinics smoothly

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

MS Office

Data analysis

Education

GCSE

Tools

Outlook

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a temporary GP Assistant to support Bridgedale Primary Care Network. This part-time, six-month fixed-term role (14.5 hours per week) involves assisting GP clinics, coordinating appointments and referrals, and handling basic clinical tasks across the locality, with travel to care home teams as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking readings, coordinating with external agencies, and supporting immunisations and wound care.