G.P Practice Operations Coordinator in Chester-le-Street

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supporting the non-clinical partners in the day-to-day operations of the practice.
• Implementing practice systems to ensure compliance with CQC regulations and standards.
• Acting as the lead for HR administration including pre-employment checks, organising and implementing the staff induction programme, managing clinical staff leave, maintaining robust HR records for all staff to include training, qualifications etc.
• Managing the clinical staff rota to ensure sufficient staff coverage.
• Acting as the lead for Health & Safety administration systems including but not limited to the checking and updating of health and safety documentation such as risk assessments etc. and ensuring the annual Health & Safety checks are carried out, and documented such as annual PAT testing, equipment testing and calibration, legionella checks etc.
• Facilitating visitors/contractors who may need to visit the practice for repairs and/or servicing.
• Assisting with the management of the clinical system, ensuring IT security and IG compliance at all times and responding to and resolving all local IT issues.
• Updating and acting as the focal point for the practice website and social media sites.
• Leading the management of the Patient Participation Group.
• Implementing the practice complaints process, ensuring complaints are dealt with in a timely manner and, where necessary, escalate to the next level.
• Monitoring and disseminating information on safety alerts and other pertinent information.
• Supporting the non-clinical partners in the reviewing and updating of practice policies and procedures.
• Supporting the practice and management team with continuous improvement and change initiatives.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

All staff at Birtley Medical Group have a duty to conform to the following: Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire:

This organisation is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. The post holder is to manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients and monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. All personnel have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for themselves, their team and others and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Confidentiality:

The practice is committed to maintaining a confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters, pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Quality & Continuous Improvement:

Birtley Medical Group continually strives to improve work processes which deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

Learning and Development:

The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competence to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake in and complete mandatory training as directed by the partners.

Professional Conduct:

All staff are required to dress appropriately for their role.