GP Assitant

Riverside Medical Centre

Preston

Salary

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Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

Are you looking for a new challenge with the opportunity to apply your existing knowledge and skills whilst also developing a new skillset? Do you want to be at the forefront of a new role in the PCN making a difference to patient care?

If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a 9 month temporary contract for GP Assistant to join our PCN. The successful applicants will work alongside the PCN team to support healthcare professionals, patients and carers.

You will be part of an innovative multidisciplinary team working across the Bridgedale PCN to support and assist the GP practices within the PCN.

We are looking for dynamic and pro-active GP Assistant on a fixed term 6 to 9 month contract to assist in improving patient outcomes and support the primary care workforce in general practice. You will be based at: Roslea Surgery Riverside Medical Centre The Ryan Medical Centre New Longton Surgery Lostock Hall Medical Centre Other associated PCN sites We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

We are to committed to meeting and upholding the principles of the GDPR.

Person specification

Essential

Minimum of 1 year experience of working with healthcare professionals and or previous experience in the NHS or social care or relevant field
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting where influence and negotiation is required
Experience of coordinating and liaising with multiple stakeholders or individuals to meet specified outcomes
Polite and confident
Flexible and cooperative
Motivated
Forward thinker
High level of integrity and loyalty
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Ability to work under pressure.
Able to work in a changing environment
Able to collate and disseminate voluminous and sometimes complex information.
Proven record of excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent motivational and influencing skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Able to deal with service users sensitively.
Able to prioritise and manage own workload.
Ability to analyse and interpret information and present results in a clear and concise manner
Excellent organisational and administration skills
Good IT skills
Clear, polite telephone manner
Good knowledge of MS Office and Outlook
Effective time management skills
Awareness of data protection and confidentiality issues
Able to work independently, prioritise own workload and as a team member
Problem solving skills.
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
Commitment to person-centred care
Able to build and maintain relationships whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
Demonstrate a willingness to participate in shaping the future of the organisation by taking on responsibilities and projects in addition to core workload
An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, and common sense.
Have access to a car and being in possession of a full current driving license and business insurance
Ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis including to visit people in their own home reasonable adjustments or alternative arrangements will be considered for disabled applicants who cannot drive, provided the core requirements can still be met
Educated to GCSE or equivalent.

Desirable

Experience of using technology and digital tools to support health and wellbeing.
Experience of Primary Care
Flexibility to work outside of core office hours and weekends.
NVQ 3 or equivalent and/or relevant basic/first level professional qualification