Exciting Opportunity: GP Assistant
Location:
The Abingdon Surgery Hours:
Full-time (37.5 hours) Salary:
£12–14 per hour (dependent on experience) Are you looking to progress your career in primary care administration? Join our dynamic team at The Abingdon Surgery, where you'll play a vital role in supporting GPs, the Practice Manager, and other clinicians by streamlining administrative processes and enhancing patient care. About the Role As a GP Assistant (Workflow/Referrals Administrator), you will work in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Your responsibilities will include: Managing Patient Records:
Scanning, read coding, and processing clinical information into our system. Referrals:
Creating and reviewing patient referral documents, addressing queries, and ensuring high-quality outputs. Workflow Management:
Assessing correspondence to determine appropriate action, whether self-managed or escalated to clinical staff. Other Administration:
Your key duties are set out in your job description although you may be required to perform any other duties that fall outside your job title or key job duties. These are subject to change as the administrative nature of the business changes. Rotation:
You may be required to rotate into other GP Assistant roles. This role is integral to ensuring our clinicians can focus on providing exceptional patient care. What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a proactive, organised individual who thrives in a team environment. You should have: Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. A keen eye for detail and accuracy in administrative tasks. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience in healthcare administration (preferably primary care) and familiarity with systems like EMIS and Docman (desirable but not essential). What You’ll Gain Professional Development:
Access to ongoing training and opportunities to expand your skill set. A Collaborative Team:
Work alongside a supportive and dedicated group of professionals. Variety:
The chance to rotate into other GP Assistant roles and broaden your experience. Key Relationships Internal:
GPs, Practice Manager, Admin Manager, and other team members. External:
Patients, NHS bodies, and external stakeholders (DWP, DVLA, solicitors, etc.). Your Responsibilities Include: Ensuring compliance with practice policies, including safeguarding and health and safety. Supporting information governance and risk management processes. Assisting with the training of new staff. Helping the practice maintain Care Quality Commission (CQC) compliance. What We Value We’re looking for someone who embodies: High ethical standards and respect for confidentiality. A personalised approach to patient care and diversity. An approach to work which is centered around continuous improvement. Emotional resilience and adaptability under pressure. How to Apply If you’re passionate about making a difference in primary care and want to grow your administrative career, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care. In the first instance, please send a CV or expression of interest with a covering letter to
bobicb-ox.practicemanager@nhs.net Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £23,400.00-£27,300.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Free flu jabs Sick pay Store discount Schedule: Flexitime Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Abingdon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Education: A-Level or equivalent (required) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 02/01/2025
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The Abingdon Surgery Hours:
Full-time (37.5 hours) Salary:
£12–14 per hour (dependent on experience) Are you looking to progress your career in primary care administration? Join our dynamic team at The Abingdon Surgery, where you'll play a vital role in supporting GPs, the Practice Manager, and other clinicians by streamlining administrative processes and enhancing patient care. About the Role As a GP Assistant (Workflow/Referrals Administrator), you will work in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Your responsibilities will include: Managing Patient Records:
Scanning, read coding, and processing clinical information into our system. Referrals:
Creating and reviewing patient referral documents, addressing queries, and ensuring high-quality outputs. Workflow Management:
Assessing correspondence to determine appropriate action, whether self-managed or escalated to clinical staff. Other Administration:
Your key duties are set out in your job description although you may be required to perform any other duties that fall outside your job title or key job duties. These are subject to change as the administrative nature of the business changes. Rotation:
You may be required to rotate into other GP Assistant roles. This role is integral to ensuring our clinicians can focus on providing exceptional patient care. What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a proactive, organised individual who thrives in a team environment. You should have: Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. A keen eye for detail and accuracy in administrative tasks. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience in healthcare administration (preferably primary care) and familiarity with systems like EMIS and Docman (desirable but not essential). What You’ll Gain Professional Development:
Access to ongoing training and opportunities to expand your skill set. A Collaborative Team:
Work alongside a supportive and dedicated group of professionals. Variety:
The chance to rotate into other GP Assistant roles and broaden your experience. Key Relationships Internal:
GPs, Practice Manager, Admin Manager, and other team members. External:
Patients, NHS bodies, and external stakeholders (DWP, DVLA, solicitors, etc.). Your Responsibilities Include: Ensuring compliance with practice policies, including safeguarding and health and safety. Supporting information governance and risk management processes. Assisting with the training of new staff. Helping the practice maintain Care Quality Commission (CQC) compliance. What We Value We’re looking for someone who embodies: High ethical standards and respect for confidentiality. A personalised approach to patient care and diversity. An approach to work which is centered around continuous improvement. Emotional resilience and adaptability under pressure. How to Apply If you’re passionate about making a difference in primary care and want to grow your administrative career, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care. In the first instance, please send a CV or expression of interest with a covering letter to
bobicb-ox.practicemanager@nhs.net Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £23,400.00-£27,300.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Free flu jabs Sick pay Store discount Schedule: Flexitime Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Abingdon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Education: A-Level or equivalent (required) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 02/01/2025
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