Job summary
The function of the Physician Associate is to provide high quality patient care in
conjunction with clinical teams.
This new post will be an integral part of our clinical team structure, working as part of a wider clinical team including General Practitioner (GP), Advanced Nurse
Practitioners, pharmacists and other Allied Health Professionals.
As part of the multi-disciplinary team, you will undertake physical assessment and
history taking of patients and provide immediate care and initiate treatment as per clinical pathways/protocols and Patient Group Directions.
The post holder will work autonomously and be supervised by a GP.
The post holder will provide high quality, safe and effective clinical care in conjunction with
the clinical teams and may be the lead specialist providing advice to staff and
patients.
The post holder will be supported to develop clinical knowledge and will have access to
continuing professional development opportunities.
Over time, the post holder may supervise less experienced staff.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
- Work autonomously and practice under the (indirect) supervision of a named GP
-Take a history from patients and perform appropriate physical examination; order and
interpret appropriate diagnostic tests and make an appropriate assessment and diagnosis.
- Perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, subject to training/experience.
- Initiate review and revise treatment and therapy plans, record and present findings in a
manner consistent with local policies and procedures.
- Request appropriate investigations and interpret their findings.
-Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete required paperwork for legal and
administrative purposes.
- Work with, refer to and take referrals from other healthcare professionals such as nursing
staff and AHPs.
-Follows locally agreed policies, protocols and procedures.
Identifies areas for service improvement in conjunction with the clinical team, and
contributes to their development.
- Undertakes own professional development review with Physician Associate Development
Manager via PDP process.
- Contributes to MDT meetings
-Take an active role in the clinical audit and governance activity.
-Register on the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register.
Recertification every six years.
Undertake regular clinical skills for specialty procedures.
Complete a minimum of 40 hours CPD per year, registering activity via the CPD Diary.
About us
Brynteg Surgery is a growing GP practice with over 11000 patients currently registered. We have 7 GP partners and a variety of AHPs within the team.
Our ethos is very much centred on patient care and instilling a positive working environment for our friendly team.
We offer:
- good working conditions with full support from the senior team
- opportunities to develop within a teaching practice
- excellent holiday entitlement, with the opportunity to earn up to two further weeks lieu time per year
- NHS pension
- free parking onsite
- employee assistance programme
- no shifts and no weekend working
Job description
Job responsibilities
The function of the Physician Associate is to provide high quality
patient care in conjunction with the Primary Care Team.
The post holder will see undifferentiated patients primarily in primary
care settings but may be tasked to a variety of other areas, including but not
limited to; Community Outreach Clinics, Home/Nursing Care Settings and
locations where the Practice may operate from to support onward care for local
residents.
The
post will require you to work flexibly, which will involve working across the practice
catchment areas as part of a wider clinical team including General Practitioners
(GP), Specialty Consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics, Pharmacists
and other Allied Health Professionals.
Working
as part of the multi-disciplinary team, you will undertake the appropriate
history taking, physical assessment, undertaking the appropriate investigations
and formulating correct and appropriate management plan, and initiate treatment
as per clinical pathways/protocols and Patient Group Directives.
The
post holder will work as semi-autonomously as they are legally able but will
remain supervised by a named Consultant / GP as a dependent practitioner.
The
post holder will provide high quality, safe and effective clinical care in
conjunction with the clinical teams and may be develop specialist skills and
knowledge to enable the provision of specialist advice and care to staff and
patients.
The post holder will be supported to develop clinical knowledge and
will have access to continuing professional development opportunities.
May supervise less experienced staff in carrying out their duties (as
appropriate and experience dependant).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The function of the Physician Associate is to provide high quality
patient care in conjunction with the Primary Care Team.
The post holder will see undifferentiated patients primarily in primary
care settings but may be tasked to a variety of other areas, including but not
limited to; Community Outreach Clinics, Home/Nursing Care Settings and
locations where the Practice may operate from to support onward care for local
residents.
The
post will require you to work flexibly, which will involve working across the practice
catchment areas as part of a wider clinical team including General Practitioners
(GP), Specialty Consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics, Pharmacists
and other Allied Health Professionals.
Working
as part of the multi-disciplinary team, you will undertake the appropriate
history taking, physical assessment, undertaking the appropriate investigations
and formulating correct and appropriate management plan, and initiate treatment
as per clinical pathways/protocols and Patient Group Directives.
The
post holder will work as semi-autonomously as they are legally able but will
remain supervised by a named Consultant / GP as a dependent practitioner.
The
post holder will provide high quality, safe and effective clinical care in
conjunction with the clinical teams and may be develop specialist skills and
knowledge to enable the provision of specialist advice and care to staff and
patients.
The post holder will be supported to develop clinical knowledge and
will have access to continuing professional development opportunities.
May supervise less experienced staff in carrying out their duties (as
appropriate and experience dependant).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Primary Care environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and/or a significant background in healthcare.
- Masters degree (or willingness to work towards an MSc) in Physician Associate Studies from a recognised UK training programme and evidence of successful completion of the UK National PA exam.
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for Physician Associates / Faculty of PAs
- Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians.
- Undertakes continuing medical examinations to maintain on-going certification with the PA managed voluntary register or equivalent.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Primary Care environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and/or a significant background in healthcare.
- Masters degree (or willingness to work towards an MSc) in Physician Associate Studies from a recognised UK training programme and evidence of successful completion of the UK National PA exam.
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for Physician Associates / Faculty of PAs
- Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians.
- Undertakes continuing medical examinations to maintain on-going certification with the PA managed voluntary register or equivalent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
