Penny Collins

General Practitioner Assistant

The General Practitioner Assistant is a non-clinical role. The main purpose of the role is to assist the clinical team with administrative task.  This can include, arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients. As well as preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment. Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy.