Job summary
We
are a single partnership known as Affinity Care we
believe in clinically-led, family-orientated healthcare.
We protect and
harness the identity of each practice within a robust support structure,
ensuring the sustainability and continued development of all.
Our ethos is to provide, and evidence, high quality,
patient focused care based on the model of GP-led family orientated general
practice tailored to local population needs.
We are looking for a qualified Physician Associate to work with our excellent team supporting our patients at our practices in Shipley, West Yorkshire.
The
post holder will act within their professional boundaries, using advanced independent clinical skills with in- depth
theoretical knowledge and evidence based practice. They are responsible for
initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and
evaluation of their care under the supervision of a GP.
To
work with us you will need to be dynamic, forward-thinking with well- developed
interpersonal skills, passion, drive and determination, and committed to developing our new
model for general practice. If
you can bring all of this, you will be supported by:
-
a team that is driven
to continuously improve the patient experience
-
mentorship from GPwSIs
in 8 clinical specialities
-
supportive
infrastructure for managing day to day work
- Weekly MDT with educational
component
Main duties of the job
The position involves being the first point of contact for patients presenting
with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, utilising history taking, physical
examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills.
Patient contact will be via telephone triage and surgery based consultations for emergency or routine problems, including management of long term conditions
About us
We are Affinity Care Primary Care Network covering a population of over 64,000 patients over 7 GP practices and 8 sites, all in the Bradford area. Our ethos is to provide patient focused care based on the model of GP-led family orientated general practice tailored to local population needs. Our practices are highly accredited training practices, level 3 research ready sites within an embedded ethos of our learning organisation.
We are a friendly enthusiastic and hard working team with opportunities for career progression and will provide support and development for anyone demonstrating capability, enthusiasm, commitment and strong work ethic.
Benefits include:
- Salary: £41,000 to £45,000 (FTE), subject to experience
- 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Holiday
- Well-being day
- NHS pension
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Role
The
post holder will under appropriate supervision:
Provide
first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated,
undiagnosed problems, utilising history taking, physical examination,
problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working
diagnosis and management plan working in partnership with patients.
Carry
out telephone triage and appropriate clinical and non-clinical signposting in a
clinical contact hub environment.
Undertake
as agreed surgery based consultations for emergency or routine problems
including management of long term conditions. In addition, undertake telephone
consultations / home visits and
participate in duty rotas
Instigate
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
Refer
patients directly to other services or agencies using appropriate referral
pathways
Ensure
safe handover of care within and outside the practice as appropriate
Work
directly with members of the practice primary health care team and support
integrated patient centred care through appropriate working with wider primary
care / social care networks
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
Please see full job specification for the complete list of role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Role
The
post holder will under appropriate supervision:
Provide
first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated,
undiagnosed problems, utilising history taking, physical examination,
problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working
diagnosis and management plan working in partnership with patients.
Carry
out telephone triage and appropriate clinical and non-clinical signposting in a
clinical contact hub environment.
Undertake
as agreed surgery based consultations for emergency or routine problems
including management of long term conditions. In addition, undertake telephone
consultations / home visits and
participate in duty rotas
Instigate
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
Refer
patients directly to other services or agencies using appropriate referral
pathways
Ensure
safe handover of care within and outside the practice as appropriate
Work
directly with members of the practice primary health care team and support
integrated patient centred care through appropriate working with wider primary
care / social care networks
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
Please see full job specification for the complete list of role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma/Master in Physician Associate
- from an accredited UK University
- Member of Faculty of Physician Associate
- Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting doctors in clinical decisions
- Problem solving and a 'solutions focused' approach
Desirable
- Experience of general practice and/or secondary care
- Experience of strategy implementation
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good time management.
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures.
Desirable
- IT literate.
- Sound clinical skills.
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team. environment to provide an integrated service for patients.
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team. environment to provide an integrated service for patients.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues as well as health and social policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma/Master in Physician Associate
- from an accredited UK University
- Member of Faculty of Physician Associate
- Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting doctors in clinical decisions
- Problem solving and a 'solutions focused' approach
Desirable
- Experience of general practice and/or secondary care
- Experience of strategy implementation
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good time management.
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures.
Desirable
- IT literate.
- Sound clinical skills.
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team. environment to provide an integrated service for patients.
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team. environment to provide an integrated service for patients.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues as well as health and social policy.
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).
