GP Assistant/HCA

About the Role

Gossoms End Surgery in Berkhamsted is looking for a highly organised and motivated GP assistant on a part-time basis. Initially we are looking for someone to work 20 hours per week, ideally Tuesday-Friday but we are happy to discuss for the right candidate.

The role will involve admin and HCA tasks - you will provide comprehensive support to ensure the effective running of our surgery. Duties will include the following:

• Urinalysis.
• Measurement of height and weight.
• Blood testing.
• Smoking cessation intervention.
• Provide new patient health checks and record findings.
• Health promotion to include sexual health education.
• Measurement of blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
• Peak flow measurements.
• Inhaler technique assessment and guidance.
• Nebulising asthmatic patients.
• Recording of spirometry.
• Recording of ECGs.
• Minor wound management.
• Recognising changes in the patients' observations which must be reported and acted upon.
• Enabling patients to access appropriate professionals in the practice team.
• Providing relevant health promotion literature for patients.
• Performing a variety of duties as directed by the GPs/practice manager.
• Dealing with referrals, registrations and various other administrative tasks.
• Assisting with maintenance of records, in written or computerised format.
• Covering reception as required.
• Dealing promptly and appropriately with any queries received or concerns raised.
• Ensuring compliance and quality assurance is met in line with company procedures and CQC regulations.
• Ensuring that all associated information is recorded accurately and promptly.
• Ensuring emergency equipment boxes are monitored regularly and stocks replenished when used or expired
• Maintaining clinical equipment efficiently.
• Following infection control standards and ensure these are maintained and assist in developing protocols.
• Contributing new ideas to improve patient care.
• Instructing patients in appropriate techniques or tasks.
• Assisting with audit and GMS contract data.
• Attending relevant training to enable you to perform your role satisfactorily.

About the Candidate

You should have excellent administrative, organisational and communications skills. You should be an enthusiastic, efficient and responsive individual.

About Us

We have a CQC rating of 'Good'.

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.