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
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: The course will consist of the following training days:Day 1 – Care Certificate Day 1 of 3 – Remote Session.Day 2 – Care Certificate Day…
Mental Health in Primary Care Course for ARRS Staff
The NW London Training hub have been working with the University of Hertfordshire to provide a new course to help with some extra knowledge around different areas of Mental Health within Primary Care and the patients they may interact with. The course has one option; a 2 day course open to Clinical ARRS roles such…