GP Assistant
GP Assistants work alongside GPs within the surgery undertaking any task that enables them to undertake their role more efficiently and effectively. In practice they undertake both clinical and administration tasks which may include:
- Taking information from patients requesting same-day appointments by telephone before they have contact with a GP
- Preparing patients for examination
- Following up consultations by drafting letters, preparing forms or making telephone calls
- Providing simple health promotion and lifestyle advice
- Undertaking tasks such as venepuncture, urine testing, blood pressure recording, ECGs
News and Resources
NB Medical Abnormal Bloods session for Clinical ARRS Staff
The NW London Training hub have been working with NB Medical to provide access to an abnormal bloods interpretation session for a selection of clinical ARRS roles that will include: The course will be open to Clinical ARRS roles such Pharmacists, Paramedics, Physician Associate, Pharmacy Technician, Nurse Associate, Dieticians, Podiatrists, FC Physios & Advanced Clinical…
GP Assistant Programme
The NW London Training Hub is supporting practices by providing a 7-day programme to compliment the learning within GP practices required to complete the GP Assistant learning competencies. Please note: Cohort 3 dates are now available, the course will consist of the following training days:Day 1 – Care Certificate Day 1 of 3 on 24th…