Job summary
Pemberton Surgery is looking to recruit an experienced or newly qualified Physician Associate to join our ever expanding team.
Are you highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic about supporting
patients in Primary Care in a proactive and collaborative way?
This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding
team which prides itself on high quality patient care to local people in Wigan (Pemberton area) serving a population of approx 10,300 patients.
The successful candidate is required to have completed the Physician
Associate Postgraduate Diploma/Masters from an accredited UK university and
will be registered with the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register
(PAMVR) held by the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA).
Main duties of the job
The Physician Associate will work within their scope of clinical
practice and provide first point of contact care for patients presenting with
undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, utilising history-taking, physical
examinations and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working
diagnosis and management plan in partnership with the patient.
Undertake face to face, telephone and online consultations for emergency
or routine problems, as determined by the Practice, including management of
patients with long-term conditions. Participate in all treatment and
preventative healthcare services in the Practice as delegated and agreed by
the supervising GP(s), for example, Learning Disabilities Annual Health Checks.
The successful candidate will also undertake medical histories, carry
out physical examinations, update records, make diagnoses, analyse test
results, triage patients, and deliver treatment as appropriate. Working to a
professional code of ethics you will be able to demonstrate flexibility in the
role, and have a calm and caring attitude towards patients.
About us
Pemberton Surgery is a dynamic and forward-thinking practice with a population of approx 10,300 patients improving health outcomes for all.
We are situated in a purpose built health centre which is shared by 2 GP practices, community clinic and a dentist.
The practice team comprises of 4 GP partners, 1 salaried GP, 2 ANPs, 3 (currently 2) practice nurses, HCA, Clinical Pharmacist, Practice manager, Operations manager, Administration coordinator, Reception supervisor, Secretary and 11 admin/receptionist. In addition to the core staff we work with Additional roles staff (ARRS) who currently comprise of Community link worker, Care -coordinator, Clinical pharmacist, physiotherapists, Mental Health practitioner.
We are a very friendly, hardworking and supportive team who deals with the ever changing face of general practice effectively. In addition, our practice is dedicated to working collaboratively to improve our population health outcomes by supporting the sustainable delivery of primary care in Wigan.
We are high Qof/IIF achievers and are active members of our Primary Care Network and GP federation.
If you are a highly motivated, team player and would like to join a
forward-thinking, friendly and flexible Team, we look forward to hearing from
you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Provide first point of contact care for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems utilising history-taking, physical examinations and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan in partnership with the patient (and their carers where applicable).
CLINICAL
- Provide high-quality clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines, delivered in a timely manner.
- Carry out consultations (whether face to face, online or phone), with patients of all ages as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients
- Make referrals to secondary care and social services within locally agreed protocols, guidance and pathways.
- To perform specialist diagnostic physical examinations and treatment procedures.
- To instruct and educate patients in preventative health care.
- Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact.
- Assist or carry out home visits as necessary or directed by clinical supervisor(s).
- Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
- Carry out necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports within the scope of a PAs practice. Discuss the result and implications of laboratory investigations with patients;
- Utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice;
- Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support with an emphasis on prevention and self-care;
- Identify community health needs and participate in the development of patient/family-centred strategies to address them
- Contribute to the practice quality targets to consistently achieve high standards of safe, evidence-based, cost-effective patient care and service delivery.
- Work to deliver, with other members of College Health the objectives of our GMS contracts and contribute to the clinical and management development of College Health care provision.
ADMINISTRATION
- Contributes and participates in audits, evaluation and clinical standard setting within the Practice and/or PCN.
- Accurate and timely summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
- Complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes in accordance with relevant standards
- Ensure that all practice policies are fully implemented
- Work in accordance with all governance and internal systems relating to (but not limited to) the management of clinical data and systems
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Taking responsibility for own development with relevant evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a Personal Development Plan (PDP).
Stay up to date through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Subject to a performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
Work closely with other clinical staff and administrative managers in the setting up and/or improving of practice systems for monitoring/measuring performance against Clinical Governance and Quality Indicator targets
Work to deliver the NHS contract requirements related to the practice (including the terms of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and locally enhanced services)
Commit to take and pass the necessary Physician Associate re-certification exams (currently every 6 years) to maintain qualifications required to carry out duties of the role and as statutory regulatory bodies require.
GOVERNANCE
- Produce complete and accurate records of patient consultation, in line with best practice, confidentiality, policies and procedures
- Deliver care according to NHS guidance, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
- Take part in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the Practice and its activities.
- Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required.
- Work with other clinical teams on improving the quality of healthcare in response to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate
- Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
- Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
- Manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events
- Awareness of statutory safeguarding, notification processes and local guidance for children/vulnerable patients, applying relevant policies and legislation to protect them
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by taking action or alerting senior management team if the practice appears to contravene policy, or if there are concerns over any aspect of patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Provide first point of contact care for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems utilising history-taking, physical examinations and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan in partnership with the patient (and their carers where applicable).
CLINICAL
- Provide high-quality clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines, delivered in a timely manner.
- Carry out consultations (whether face to face, online or phone), with patients of all ages as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients
- Make referrals to secondary care and social services within locally agreed protocols, guidance and pathways.
- To perform specialist diagnostic physical examinations and treatment procedures.
- To instruct and educate patients in preventative health care.
- Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact.
- Assist or carry out home visits as necessary or directed by clinical supervisor(s).
- Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
- Carry out necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports within the scope of a PAs practice. Discuss the result and implications of laboratory investigations with patients;
- Utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice;
- Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support with an emphasis on prevention and self-care;
- Identify community health needs and participate in the development of patient/family-centred strategies to address them
- Contribute to the practice quality targets to consistently achieve high standards of safe, evidence-based, cost-effective patient care and service delivery.
- Work to deliver, with other members of College Health the objectives of our GMS contracts and contribute to the clinical and management development of College Health care provision.
ADMINISTRATION
- Contributes and participates in audits, evaluation and clinical standard setting within the Practice and/or PCN.
- Accurate and timely summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data
- Complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes in accordance with relevant standards
- Ensure that all practice policies are fully implemented
- Work in accordance with all governance and internal systems relating to (but not limited to) the management of clinical data and systems
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Taking responsibility for own development with relevant evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a Personal Development Plan (PDP).
Stay up to date through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Subject to a performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
Work closely with other clinical staff and administrative managers in the setting up and/or improving of practice systems for monitoring/measuring performance against Clinical Governance and Quality Indicator targets
Work to deliver the NHS contract requirements related to the practice (including the terms of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and locally enhanced services)
Commit to take and pass the necessary Physician Associate re-certification exams (currently every 6 years) to maintain qualifications required to carry out duties of the role and as statutory regulatory bodies require.
GOVERNANCE
- Produce complete and accurate records of patient consultation, in line with best practice, confidentiality, policies and procedures
- Deliver care according to NHS guidance, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
- Take part in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the Practice and its activities.
- Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required.
- Work with other clinical teams on improving the quality of healthcare in response to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate
- Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
- Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
- Manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events
- Awareness of statutory safeguarding, notification processes and local guidance for children/vulnerable patients, applying relevant policies and legislation to protect them
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by taking action or alerting senior management team if the practice appears to contravene policy, or if there are concerns over any aspect of patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree at 2:1 level or above and Postgraduate Diploma/Master in Physician Associate from an accredited University
- Current and valid certification or re-certification by the Physician Associate National Examination.
- Member of Faculty of Physician Associates
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development activities
- Member of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Practice.
- Clinical examination skills.
- Developing care plans with patients and carers.
- Management of patients with common acute medical conditions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience of working in General Practice.
- Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework.
- Experience of managing GP paperwork including insurance reports and
- hospital letters.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet Practice demands.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Must value and appreciate the worth of others.
- A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues.
- Commitment to continuing clinical education and professional development.
Desirable
Physical Attributes
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree at 2:1 level or above and Postgraduate Diploma/Master in Physician Associate from an accredited University
- Current and valid certification or re-certification by the Physician Associate National Examination.
- Member of Faculty of Physician Associates
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development activities
- Member of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Practice.
- Clinical examination skills.
- Developing care plans with patients and carers.
- Management of patients with common acute medical conditions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience of working in General Practice.
- Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework.
- Experience of managing GP paperwork including insurance reports and
- hospital letters.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet Practice demands.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Must value and appreciate the worth of others.
- A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues.
- Commitment to continuing clinical education and professional development.
Desirable
Physical Attributes
Essential
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).