Qualified GP Assistant (GPA)

Salary: £26,281 a year

WTE dependent upon role and primary care experience

Previous applicants need not apply

A GPA has completed the City and Guilds Certificate. The role is to support the GPs 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. A summary of duties includes: Phlebotomy Blood pressure monitoring and support in hypertension review clinics Offering patients lifestyle advice in relation to weight, lipid management, alcohol and exercise Information gathering from patients Understanding of clinical indemnity, vicarious liability in relation to personal and professional practice Infection control Maintaining a well-stocked clinical environment Immunisation within PCN vaccination services New patient health checks NHS health checks and enhanced health checks Completion of referral forms to services such as ADHD, autism services, and routine chronic disease referrals such as diabetes eye screening Filing of routine results according to level of training and competency Feno testing

A GPA has completed the City and Guilds Certificate. The role is to support the GPs 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.