The GPA (General Practice Assistant) - Enhancing Efficiency in Primary Care

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IN THIS EPISODE we briefly visit the role of the GPA (General Practice Assistant) and consider how this can let us focus more on the things that we'd like to do.
- An overview of the GPA role is provided by a representative of NHS England.
- Munir Adam has a conversation with a recently qualified GPA about her role
- We consider why GPAs exist, what they can do, and how make the best use of them.
SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speakers:
Sharon Kelly, Project Manager, NHS England (London region) – Workforce, Transformation & Education Directorate (WT&E).
Ms Honey Tandon, General Practice Assistant, London region.
USEFUL LINKS:

You can find out more general information on GP Assistant role here: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/gp-assistant
Visit NHS England e-lfh GPA webpage (https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/general-practice-assistant/) to find out more details on the GP Assistant role including JD and GPA competency framework.
SEASON 2 is produced by the PCUK Team in partnership with Integrated Care Support Services supporting practices & ICBs with back-office support. (www.integratedcaresupport.com)

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1. The GPA (General Practice Assistant) - Enhancing Efficiency in Primary Care (00:00:00)

2. Overview of GPA role (00:00:49)

3. Discussion with a GPA (00:04:15)

4. Final comments (00:18:22)

5. Disclaimer (00:19:43)