General Practice Assistant - Marlborough, United Kingdom - East Kennet Primary Care Network

East Kennet Primary Care Network

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Marlborough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Patient Administration Working with the QA and PatNav teams: Review clinical postal correspondence, undertaking or prioritising actions required by GP or other team members. Signposting some post to other members of the wider team, eg clinical pharmacist Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments for patients 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. Ensure patients are prepared for GP appointments, with the relevant history and basic readings being available Explaining treatment procedures to patients Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s) Clinical Skills Undertake tasks for which you have received appropriate training following practice policy and procedures Make accurate and comprehensive notes in medical records as appropriate Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions and examinations Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy Measure and record physiological measurements in routine presentations 1.

blood pressure 2. pulse rate and rhythm 3. standard and 24hr blood pressure 4. standard and 24hr ECG 5.

temperature 6. height and weight - body mass index 7. venepuncture 8. INR star 9.

Dressings, including leg ulcers 10. B12 injections, flu, pneumonia, shingles, etc 11. Assisting GPs with minor ops 12. Health checks 13.

Removal of sutures and clips 14. Diabetic Clinics liaising with Lead Diabetic Nurse 15. Diabetic Foot Checks 16. Smoking cessation 17.

They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers.

They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health and Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety Manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, behave in a manner which is welcoming, non-judgmental, and respectful to the privacy, dignity and needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to communicate effectively with other team members, patients and carers whilst recognizing peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly