General Practitioner Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
To support the smooth running of clinics by performing more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP.
While in post, GPAs are expected to deliver a combination of the following requirements based on their level of skills and experience:
a. Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients.
b. Completing simple clinical observations /investigations as directed locally, such as dipstick urine, taking blood pressure, ECG, phlebotomy.
c. Supporting the GP with immunisations/wound care.
d. Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.
e. 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.
f. Explaining treatment procedures to patients.
g. 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).
h. Sorting clinical post and prioritising for the GP. Signposting some post to other members of staff.
i. Extracting information from clinical letters that needs coding; adding this to patient notes. Supporting with QOF reviews.
j. Record clear and contemporaneous IT based consultation notes to agreed standards
k. Collect data for audit purposes
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £23,949.00-£26,282.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/03/2023
Reference ID: GP Assistant
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Practitioner Assistant roles across The Osmaston Surgery's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,949 - £26,282 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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