Job summary
Ae you a Physicians Associate with an interest in Womens Health? We are looking for either someone who has had experience in this field, or someone with a keen interest looking to train and develop in this field of work within General Practice.
We are happy to accept applications from Physician Associates about to qualify in the next 6 months.
We currently have Physicians Associates working in this field and are keen to expand our team. You will work alongside a variety of clinicans and allied health professionals providing Womens health Care to our registered patients.
We can provide a supportive environment and training to the right candidate, and welcome informal visits and enquiries.
Main duties of the job
Provide first point of care contact for patients
presenting with acute and chronic problems that are specific to womens health
needs. Utilise history taking, physical examinations and use of clinical
decision making skills to establish a diagnosis and management plan.
Examples of how your day might look
Management of patients contraceptive needs, including LARCs.
Management of patients with menopausal symptoms and
advise on the use of HRT, prescribing within the scope of competency
Fitting and changing of ring pessaries
Fitting, removal and checks of IUCDs
Breast care queries and problems
Postnatal checks.
Advice and management of patients with Osteoporosis
Smear taking as directed by the national screening
programme, or as clinically necessary.
Maintain an awareness about the general health of
patients, managing the patients in a holistic manner and signposting as
necessary.
Make referrals to secondary care and social services within
locally agreed protocols, guidance and pathways.
To instruct and educate patients in preventative health care,
particularly in regards to womens health.
Fully document all aspects of
patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative
purposes.
About us
Hereford Medical Group is a large General Practice operating over 5 sites in and around Hereford City. Our main hub is a purpose built practice in the Centre of Hereford, close to the train station.
We provide medical services to over 49,000 patients, and employ over 200 personal. We are innovative and inclusive, providing a dynamic and friendly atmosphere to work in.
Employee benefits include the NHS pension, Employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and various social activities to join.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a development role for a PA in the management, care and support of womens
health at HMG. The role is inclusive of initial history taking and clinical
assessment through to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. The PA
will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision making process,
including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe
care for all patients. They will work collaboratively with the healthcare team,
within their own competencies to meet the needs of the patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a development role for a PA in the management, care and support of womens
health at HMG. The role is inclusive of initial history taking and clinical
assessment through to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. The PA
will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision making process,
including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe
care for all patients. They will work collaboratively with the healthcare team,
within their own competencies to meet the needs of the patients.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a medical environment, whether gained through experience or placements
- Experience of preventative medicine and chronic disease management
Desirable
- Previous primary care practice an advantage
- Previous experience in womens health care
Qualifications
Essential
- If UK Trained:
- First level degree
- PG Dip in Physician Associate Studies from a UK PA programme
- Current and valid certification or re-certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes registration on the UK Physician Associate Register (the PA Managed Voluntary Register)
- If US Trained:
- Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes registration on the UK Physician Associate Register (the PA Managed Voluntary Register)
Desirable
- MSc Degree in Physician Associate Studies, Physician Assistant Studies or Medical Sciences
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a medical environment, whether gained through experience or placements
- Experience of preventative medicine and chronic disease management
Desirable
- Previous primary care practice an advantage
- Previous experience in womens health care
Qualifications
Essential
- If UK Trained:
- First level degree
- PG Dip in Physician Associate Studies from a UK PA programme
- Current and valid certification or re-certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes registration on the UK Physician Associate Register (the PA Managed Voluntary Register)
- If US Trained:
- Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes registration on the UK Physician Associate Register (the PA Managed Voluntary Register)
Desirable
- MSc Degree in Physician Associate Studies, Physician Assistant Studies or Medical Sciences
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).
