Job summary
We are looking for Physician Associate's to join our PCN Team!
A physician associate (PA) is a trained healthcare professional who works directly under the supervision of a doctor as part of the medical team. They are usually generalists with broad medical knowledge but can develop expertise/specialisms in a particular field.
Main duties of the job
Physician Associates will 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).
About us
Blackpool Central West Primary Care Network is comprised of 3 General Practice Surgeries working together in the heart of the diverse town of Blackpool.
We are a developing team of staff that range from Social Prescribers, a full Pharmacy Team, Care Coordinators, Occupational Therapist, Dietician and more! We are innovative, creative and forward-thinking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Physician associates will 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).
- They will also review, analysis and action diagnostic test results.
- They will deliver integrated patient centred-care through appropriate working with the wider primary care multi-disciplinary team and social care networks.
- They will undertake face-to-face, telephone and online consultations for emergency or routine problems, as determined by the PCN, including management of patient’s with long-term conditions. Where required by the PCN, physician associates can offer specialised clinics following appropriate training including (but not limited to) family planning, baby checks, COPD, asthma, diabetes and anticoagulation.
- They will undertake home visits and participate in duty rotas.
- Physician associates will provide health/disease promotion and prevention advice to patients.
- Physician associates will utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice and partake in clinical audits, significant event reviews and other research and analysis tasks.
- Through participating in continuing professional development opportunities Physician associates will keep up to date with evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of their role, meeting clinical governance guidelines for continuing professional development (CPD).
General
- Ensure that all activities are monitored and evaluated.
- Attend internal meetings as required.
- Work in accordance with PCN policies, including the equal opportunities policy and practice.
- Attend any training courses and supervision sessions as required.
- Work with due regard to the PCN Health and Safety Policy, ensuring that all practices and procedures are undertaken in accordance with issued guidelines.
- Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.
Special working conditions
- To be prepared to work flexibly, including evenings (up until 8pm) and weekends if required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Physician associates will 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).
- They will also review, analysis and action diagnostic test results.
- They will deliver integrated patient centred-care through appropriate working with the wider primary care multi-disciplinary team and social care networks.
- They will undertake face-to-face, telephone and online consultations for emergency or routine problems, as determined by the PCN, including management of patient’s with long-term conditions. Where required by the PCN, physician associates can offer specialised clinics following appropriate training including (but not limited to) family planning, baby checks, COPD, asthma, diabetes and anticoagulation.
- They will undertake home visits and participate in duty rotas.
- Physician associates will provide health/disease promotion and prevention advice to patients.
- Physician associates will utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice and partake in clinical audits, significant event reviews and other research and analysis tasks.
- Through participating in continuing professional development opportunities Physician associates will keep up to date with evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of their role, meeting clinical governance guidelines for continuing professional development (CPD).
General
- Ensure that all activities are monitored and evaluated.
- Attend internal meetings as required.
- Work in accordance with PCN policies, including the equal opportunities policy and practice.
- Attend any training courses and supervision sessions as required.
- Work with due regard to the PCN Health and Safety Policy, ensuring that all practices and procedures are undertaken in accordance with issued guidelines.
- Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.
Special working conditions
- To be prepared to work flexibly, including evenings (up until 8pm) and weekends if required.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working with GP surgeries in this role
Professional bodies
Essential
- Passed the national examinations and joined the professional registration body as required
Qualities & Skills
Essential
- Team orientated
- Ability to multi-task
- Uses own initiative
- Innovative
- Proactive
- Flexible Full driving license and/or access to means of transport
Qualifications
Essential
- Physician associate qualification: including the national exams
Desirable
- Prescribing Qualification or willingness to do prescribing qualification when available under physician associate guidelines
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working with GP surgeries in this role
Professional bodies
Essential
- Passed the national examinations and joined the professional registration body as required
Qualities & Skills
Essential
- Team orientated
- Ability to multi-task
- Uses own initiative
- Innovative
- Proactive
- Flexible Full driving license and/or access to means of transport
Qualifications
Essential
- Physician associate qualification: including the national exams
Desirable
- Prescribing Qualification or willingness to do prescribing qualification when available under physician associate guidelines
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Central West Primary Care Network
Address
118 Adelaide Street
Blackpool
FY1 4LN
