Job description

Job responsibilities

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines, including prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, and health and safety
• Contribute to evaluation, audit, and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Contribute to the development of computer-based patient records and the summarising and read-coding of patient data
• Attend training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning and evidence-based best practice

Personal & Professional Development

• Maintain continued education and training by attending relevant courses and study days to meet professional development requirements
• Attend and participate in any training programmes provided by the practice
• Take ownership of personal development, actively managing learning and performance through an annual performance review
• Support colleagues by sharing skills and knowledge with those working in similar roles

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCGP or equivalent CCT in General Practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northgate Medical Practice

Address

1 Northgate

Canterbury

Kent

CT1 1WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northgatemedicalpractice.com (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct NHS health checks
• Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
• Blood Pressures
• 24hr ECG
• 24hr BP
• Undertake venepuncture for adults
• Wound care/removal of sutures/dressing procedures following local recommendations and using aseptic techniques
• Stocking measuring
• Administration of B12
• Administer the influenza, shingles and pneumococcal vaccine
• Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
• Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
• Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
• Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Performance & Quality Information

• Ensure that accurate and up-to-date documentation (electronic and paper-based) is maintained to support performance standards across all performance-based activity, including QOF and Enhanced Services
• Assist in the production of information required for clinical audit
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks related to practice performance as directed by the practice manager

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working in an ENT or outpatient clinical setting
• Previous experience working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Phlebotomy qualification
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Up-to-date mandatory training including Basic Life Support and infection control

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Northgate Medical Practice

Address

1 Northgate

Canterbury

Kent

CT1 1WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northgatemedicalpractice.com (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Complete general data entry accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Enter vaccine and immunisation data onto patient medical records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with Practice communications, including liaising with our website provider to arrange and coordinate website updates.
• Log, track and escalate IT support calls as required, liaising with IT providers to help ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Maintain and organise patient records, both physical and electronic, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Process patient registrations, both paper-based and online.

• Manage and process administrative workflow tasks within clinical systems (e.g. EMIS and Docman), ensuring records are kept accurate and up to date.

• Review patient questionnaire feedback, forwarding and flagging relevant information to the appropriate person.

• Undertake general office duties, including scanning, copying and document handling, to support smooth daily operations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education, including GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Desirable

• NVQ/qualification in Business Administration or a related field.
• Chaperone training (or willingness to undertake training).

Additional criteria

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to work well under pressure and use initiative.
• Flexible and reliable, with a professional manner.

Desirable

• Knowledge of information governance and data protection requirements (e.g. GDPR).
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in an administrative or customer-facing role.

Desirable

• Experience working in a medical, healthcare, or other professional office environment.
• Experience using clinical systems such as EMIS and Docman.
• Experience with data entry involving patient or client records.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Northgate Medical Practice

Address

1 Northgate

Canterbury

Kent

CT1 1WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northgatemedicalpractice.com (Opens in a new tab)