Practice Assistant wanted for new private GP surgery in Formby

Practice Assistant wanted for new private GP surgery in Formby!

Training provided for the right candidate.

Formby GP is a new private medical service based in Freshfield. We aim to offer ethical, independent primary care to patients of all ages. We are planning to open our doors in September 2022.

We are looking for a reliable, flexible, patient-centred Practice Assistant to work alongside our two GPs. This role will include both administrative and, in time, clinical tasks - full training will be provided if necessary.

Ideally, the successful candidate will already hold a Care Certificate. If not, full training will be provided to obtain this qualification while in our employment.

Duties will include:

Opening up the premises at the start of a clinic and getting equipment out

Basic cleaning duties

Managing incoming and outcoming emails and other basic office duties

Basic administrative tasks such as helping patients to complete registration forms

Greeting patients at the door and bringing them through to the waiting area

Making refreshments for clinicians and patients

Acting as a chaperone for intimate examinations (training will be provided if necessary)

Performing the basic duties of a Healthcare Assistant, including checking patients’ physical observations and performing phlebotomy - full training will be provided

Initially the hours of work will be:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 4.30pm to 7.30pm

Friday: 9.30am to 12.30pm

There is likely to be scope for these hours to be increased in future as the practice grows in size.

Pay scale £11.48 - £12.66 per hour depending on skills and experience.

Given that the Practice Assistant will need to act as a chaperone for female patients when they are examined by our male GP, we wish to appoint a female candidate. This is permitted under the Equality Act 2010.

Anticipated closing date 30 August 2022 - we reserve the right to close recruitment earlier if we receive sufficient high quality applications before the closing date.

Apply by emailing CV and covering letter to hr@formbygp.com.