Job summary
Leiston surgery is a friendly,
innovative and well-organised surgery that is looking to recruit another full
time Physician Associate to enhance their clinical team.
The
practice has a very strong interest in medical education and is an accredited
centre for training GP registrars and PA students, as well as medical students
from Cambridge University, Norwich Medical School and University College
London.
The
Surgery is located in the town of Leiston, on the Suffolk Coast. We have a
branch surgery in the nearby village of Yoxford. The practice looks after
approximately 9200 patients with high patient satisfaction ratings and an
ever- increasing practice list size. We provide a full range of primary health
services, including minor surgery, child health care, maternity services,
phlebotomy, diabetic clinics, respiratory services, womens health,
contraception services, travel clinics and mental health services.
Main duties of the job
In
the position of Physician Associate, you will participate in the day-to-day
running of the practice providing both telephone and face-to-face appointments,
helping to manage both acute and chronic illness. As part of your role, you
will be helping the practice further establish PA protocols and pathways. There
will be an opportunity to develop your own special interests and to get
involved with the teaching and research activities within the practice.
You
will have a GP mentor with regular supervision and one on one teaching sessions
as well as participating in practice and CCG organised multidisciplinary
education - your personal development is very important to us.
To be successful in
this post you will be required to have a recognised Post Graduate qualification
in Physician Associate Studies, and have a desire and commitment to further
development and training.
About us
Leiston surgery is a friendly,
innovative and well-organised surgery that is looking to recruit a third full
time Physician Associate to enhance their clinical team.
The
doctors and staff aspire to provide traditional family medicine and the highest
quality of care. The Leiston Surgery boasts a friendly and supportive atmosphere,
creating a strong team spirit. The five GP partners all have special interests
and actively encourage the clinical team to develop their own skills. The
Clinical Team currently consists of a Physician Associate, two Practice Nurses, three Health Care Assistants, a Paramedic Practitioner, Clinical Pharmacist, Nurse Practitioner, Social Prescribing Team, Physiotherapists and a Mental Health Link Workers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PA will provide care for
the presenting patient from initial history taking and clinical assessment
through to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They 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
to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and
procedures. The PA will provide a holistic and clinical service, with support
from GPs as required, implementing agreed management plans and following
approved protocols as appropriate. The PA will be expected on a typical day to
consult with patients who present on the day and via booked appointments,
occasionally home visits maybe required. The PA will also review and act
appropriately on blood results and referrals/correspondence regarding their
patients.
This post is to provide medical
services that the PA is competent to perform, consistent with their education,
training and experience. This is to be delivered through delegated authority
from the supervising doctors who have responsibility for the patient. This
delegation does not relieve the supervising doctors from the responsibility of
continued care.
Mentorship and supervision will
be provided by designated senior medical personnel. The level and type of
supervision will be dependent on the post holders acquisition of skills and
knowledge and determined by the organizations clinical governance
arrangements. The practice hold
education meetings every two weeks and the PA would be expected to
attend and partake in these.
Duties and
Responsibilities
The PA will be
required to:
Participate in
all treatment and preventative healthcare services in the practice as delegated
and agreed by the supervising physicians in the practice.
Provide direct
clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines.
To consult and
refer patients to physicians, medical specialists and other health
professionals as indicated.
To interview
patients, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, analyse,
diagnose and explain medical problems.
To recommend and
explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.
To perform
specialised diagnostic physical exams and treatment procedures.
To instruct and
educate patients in preventative health care.
To confer with
patients by telephone to convey test results, hear emergency complaints and
deal with similar situations and issues.
Order laboratory
tests as required and agreed under supervising physicians.
Fully document
all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and
administrative purposes.
Perform a variety
of research and analysis tasks associated with medical diagnosis and treatment.
Research unusual
symptoms and treatment options, through consultation with physicians and other
medical specialists.
Provide
literature reviews and the like; review, analyse and determine the significance
of a variety of diagnostic test results.
Formulate
diagnoses and treatment plans, in consultation with or referring to supervising
physician as appropriate.
Give clinical
instructions to nursing staff and Primary Care Team as required.
Confer regularly
with the Partners, supervising physicians and other health care staff, refer
specific patients, plan and co-ordinate activities, exchange information,
investigate and resolve problems.
Deal regularly
with community hospitals, physicians and other health care providers, insurance
companies and other community organisations to refer/consult on specific cases,
participate in community service and education projects and activities and the
like.
Keep up to date
on relevant medical research, technology and related issues by attending
continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals etc.
To ensure
continuing education, training and development is undertaken to meet clinical
governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development and a Personal
Development Plan.
Work
collaboratively with the clinical team to ensure continuity of care is
maintained on specific services/projects.
Work to deliver,
with other members of the practice and Primary Healthcare Team, the objectives
of the GMS Contract.
Encourage and
ensure good working relationships with all members of the primary healthcare
team.
To contribute to
the clinical and management development of the Practice.
Meet as
appropriate with Partners on a regular basis to report on progress and
contribute to the systematic development of local primary care provision.
To commit to
undertake 50 hours of continuing medical education per year (outside contracted
hours) and take and pass the national re-certification exam every 6 years if
relevant in accordance with the requirements of the PA Managed Voluntary and as
recommended by the National Examination Sub Committee of the UKUBPAE (UK
Universities Board of Physician Associate Education) and subsequently as
required by the statutory regulating body when in place.
To work within
the policies and procedures of the Practice and report to the Business Manager
on non-clinical work programmes and service development.
To provide comprehensive evaluation material
to enable Partners to fully evaluate the success of the role within a busy
surgery for consideration.
Scope and Purpose of Job
Description
The job description does not
constitute a term and condition of employment. It is provided only as a guide
to assist the employee in the performance of their job. The practice is a fast
moving organisation and therefore changes in employees duties may be necessary
from time to time. The job description is not intended to be an inflexible or
finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion
with the post holder.
This is an exciting opportunity
for the right person wishing to develop their clinical and management
practice in the heart of the community. The supervising team have a wealth of
experience in general practice which will undoubtedly provide the opportunity
for the new appointee to develop their knowledge and shape the position within
a dynamic clinical team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PA will provide care for
the presenting patient from initial history taking and clinical assessment
through to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They 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
to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and
procedures. The PA will provide a holistic and clinical service, with support
from GPs as required, implementing agreed management plans and following
approved protocols as appropriate. The PA will be expected on a typical day to
consult with patients who present on the day and via booked appointments,
occasionally home visits maybe required. The PA will also review and act
appropriately on blood results and referrals/correspondence regarding their
patients.
This post is to provide medical
services that the PA is competent to perform, consistent with their education,
training and experience. This is to be delivered through delegated authority
from the supervising doctors who have responsibility for the patient. This
delegation does not relieve the supervising doctors from the responsibility of
continued care.
Mentorship and supervision will
be provided by designated senior medical personnel. The level and type of
supervision will be dependent on the post holders acquisition of skills and
knowledge and determined by the organizations clinical governance
arrangements. The practice hold
education meetings every two weeks and the PA would be expected to
attend and partake in these.
Duties and
Responsibilities
The PA will be
required to:
Participate in
all treatment and preventative healthcare services in the practice as delegated
and agreed by the supervising physicians in the practice.
Provide direct
clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines.
To consult and
refer patients to physicians, medical specialists and other health
professionals as indicated.
To interview
patients, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, analyse,
diagnose and explain medical problems.
To recommend and
explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.
To perform
specialised diagnostic physical exams and treatment procedures.
To instruct and
educate patients in preventative health care.
To confer with
patients by telephone to convey test results, hear emergency complaints and
deal with similar situations and issues.
Order laboratory
tests as required and agreed under supervising physicians.
Fully document
all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and
administrative purposes.
Perform a variety
of research and analysis tasks associated with medical diagnosis and treatment.
Research unusual
symptoms and treatment options, through consultation with physicians and other
medical specialists.
Provide
literature reviews and the like; review, analyse and determine the significance
of a variety of diagnostic test results.
Formulate
diagnoses and treatment plans, in consultation with or referring to supervising
physician as appropriate.
Give clinical
instructions to nursing staff and Primary Care Team as required.
Confer regularly
with the Partners, supervising physicians and other health care staff, refer
specific patients, plan and co-ordinate activities, exchange information,
investigate and resolve problems.
Deal regularly
with community hospitals, physicians and other health care providers, insurance
companies and other community organisations to refer/consult on specific cases,
participate in community service and education projects and activities and the
like.
Keep up to date
on relevant medical research, technology and related issues by attending
continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals etc.
To ensure
continuing education, training and development is undertaken to meet clinical
governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development and a Personal
Development Plan.
Work
collaboratively with the clinical team to ensure continuity of care is
maintained on specific services/projects.
Work to deliver,
with other members of the practice and Primary Healthcare Team, the objectives
of the GMS Contract.
Encourage and
ensure good working relationships with all members of the primary healthcare
team.
To contribute to
the clinical and management development of the Practice.
Meet as
appropriate with Partners on a regular basis to report on progress and
contribute to the systematic development of local primary care provision.
To commit to
undertake 50 hours of continuing medical education per year (outside contracted
hours) and take and pass the national re-certification exam every 6 years if
relevant in accordance with the requirements of the PA Managed Voluntary and as
recommended by the National Examination Sub Committee of the UKUBPAE (UK
Universities Board of Physician Associate Education) and subsequently as
required by the statutory regulating body when in place.
To work within
the policies and procedures of the Practice and report to the Business Manager
on non-clinical work programmes and service development.
To provide comprehensive evaluation material
to enable Partners to fully evaluate the success of the role within a busy
surgery for consideration.
Scope and Purpose of Job
Description
The job description does not
constitute a term and condition of employment. It is provided only as a guide
to assist the employee in the performance of their job. The practice is a fast
moving organisation and therefore changes in employees duties may be necessary
from time to time. The job description is not intended to be an inflexible or
finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion
with the post holder.
This is an exciting opportunity
for the right person wishing to develop their clinical and management
practice in the heart of the community. The supervising team have a wealth of
experience in general practice which will undoubtedly provide the opportunity
for the new appointee to develop their knowledge and shape the position within
a dynamic clinical team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To be successful in this post you will be required to have a recognised Post Graduate qualification in Physician Associate Studies, and have a desire and commitment to further development and training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To be successful in this post you will be required to have a recognised Post Graduate qualification in Physician Associate Studies, and have a desire and commitment to further development and training.
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
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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).
