PCN GP Assistant

DISCLAIMER - Please note that the job location posted on this vacancy is the company address of The Confederation. We are looking to recruit a GPA to work at our Long Lane PCN based in Hayes. The PCN covers the following practices:

Acorn Medical Centre Heathrow Medical Centre Parkview Surgery Pine Medical Centre Shakespeare Health Centre Willow Tree Surgery Yeading Court

A GPA will support the GP(s) smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine administration and clinical tasks on behalf of the GP freeing up their time to focus on the patient.

Sorting all clinical post and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc. Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment. Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy

The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC works with General Practice and other healthcare providers to deliver its vision for Hillingdon to deliver the best primary care outcomes for patients in the whole of London. We are a not for profit community interest company. The Confederation works to develop and support individual GP practices, PCNs and Neighbourhoods and their changing needs. We deliver excellent clinical services ourselves both at scale and complementary to General Practice. We are the provider representative voice for local General Practice into the wider NHS and other Partners. We are of the NHS but independent, innovative and transformational. The Confederation determines to develop as an attractive place to work, providing rewarding roles and opportunities to grow in order to attract and retain great staff that in turn delivers our vision. Our Values: We work together to make a difference for patients We care enough to go the extra mile We support, trust, and empower We sincerely value each other We support Primary Care to own its destiny