Job summary
As part of this team of 4 Physician Associates,
you will be an experienced PA working in local GP practice, with an existing Physician Associate, and provide relevant clinical advice
for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment,
diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You will demonstrate safe,
clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic
skills.
You will demonstrate critical
thinking in the decision-making process. Under the supervision of a GP and the
PCN Clinical Director, you will work collaboratively as part of the Primary
Care team and provide clinical advice to meet the needs of patients, and their
relatives/carers, while at all times working within the agreed policies and
procedures and professional guidance supporting the way care is provided.
Authority
to assess and treat will be granted in line with demonstrated skills and
competencies. Mentorship and supervision will be provided by a designated GP at
all times. . Opportunities and support will be given
for successful candidates to broaden their relevant skill base.
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical advice and treatment to patients as agreed by the
supervising GP in line with practice policy and established guidelines
Consult with and refer patients to GPs, and other health professionals after discussion with supervising GP
Interview patients, take medical histories, perform physical
examinations, analyse, diagnose and explain medical problems
Formulate and adjust diagnoses and treatment plans, with supervising GP
Recommend and
explain to patients diagnostic tests and treatment
Educate patients
in preventative healthcare
Order lab tests
as required and in line with set parameters
Document all aspects of patient care and complete paperwork for legal
and administrative purposes
Perform research and analysis tasks associated with medical diagnosis
and treatment
Give relevant clinical
instructions to nursing
staff and PC Team
as
required
Encourage and ensure good working
relationships with all members of the Primary Care Team, use MDT working when appropriate
Implement practice policies and procedures of the practice in which the post holder is working
Flexible
with working pattern, undertake other duties appropriate to grade as required
by the PCN
About us
Our ambition is to continue to pioneer the development of a
dynamic partnership of health and social care services across the Poplar &
Limehouse.
You will be joining a Primary Care Network multi-disciplinary team of 16,
working across the area and joining a team of over 150 staff across the four
practices.
We endeavour to promote independence, choice and control by
users of our services and provide seamless integrated care to individuals
wherever their first point of contact in the Primary Care Network.
Our aim is to keep quality high, services equitable and
bureaucracy low in a partnership of mutual trust, respect and vision. We will
continue to deliver high quality health care whilst instigating/engaging in
initiatives to tackle the wider determinants of ill-health.
We strive to work together in a collaborative model, to maximise
the benefits to our patients and community, while preserving the integrity of
each individual GP Practice.
If you are qualified, experienced and ready for a new challenge
then why not come and work with us in NHS Tower Hamlets!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Physician Associates are trained
healthcare professionals who work 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 field. The
responsibilities include direct patient contact through assessment,
examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment. The PA will have a key role in supporting delivery of the Network Contract DES Service
specifications.
The Role
As part of this team of 4 Physician Associates, you will be
working in local GP practice, and provide relevant clinical advice for the
presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis,
treatment and evaluation of care. You will demonstrate safe, clinical
decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills.
Under the supervision of a GP and the
PCN Clinical Director, you will work collaboratively as part of the Primary Care
team and provide clinical advice to meet the needs of patients, and their relatives/carers,
while at all times working within the agreed policies and procedures supporting
the way care is provided.
Authority
to assess and treat will be granted in line with demonstrated skills and
competencies. Mentorship and supervision will be provided by a designated GP at
all times. Opportunities and support will be given
for successful candidates to broaden their relevant skill base.
Key working relationships
PCN Clinical Director
Network Director
Network Clinical Lead(s)
Clinicians
Patients
Community Members
Other Physician Associates
Practices
This job description is not a definitive document and is subject to regulatory review.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Physician Associates are trained
healthcare professionals who work 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 field. The
responsibilities include direct patient contact through assessment,
examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment. The PA will have a key role in supporting delivery of the Network Contract DES Service
specifications.
The Role
As part of this team of 4 Physician Associates, you will be
working in local GP practice, and provide relevant clinical advice for the
presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis,
treatment and evaluation of care. You will demonstrate safe, clinical
decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills.
Under the supervision of a GP and the
PCN Clinical Director, you will work collaboratively as part of the Primary Care
team and provide clinical advice to meet the needs of patients, and their relatives/carers,
while at all times working within the agreed policies and procedures supporting
the way care is provided.
Authority
to assess and treat will be granted in line with demonstrated skills and
competencies. Mentorship and supervision will be provided by a designated GP at
all times. Opportunities and support will be given
for successful candidates to broaden their relevant skill base.
Key working relationships
PCN Clinical Director
Network Director
Network Clinical Lead(s)
Clinicians
Patients
Community Members
Other Physician Associates
Practices
This job description is not a definitive document and is subject to regulatory review.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
- Certification of passing the PA National Examination
- MSc Degree / PgD in Physician Associate Studies
- BA/BSc degree prior to undertaking PA program
- GMC registered (or registration in progress, proof needed)
Experience
Essential
- Experienced Physician Associate with associated clinical experience (min 2 years post qualification experience)
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Primary Care environment
- Experience of preventative medicine and management of patients with long term conditions and complex needs
- Experience of seeing, assessing and treating acutely unwell people presenting in Primary Care
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to work both autonomously and in a team
- Ability to liaise effectively with the wider healthcare community
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting views
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of all relevant and related aspects of anatomy and physiology
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of General Practice conditions, treatments and pharmacology. Ability to support doctors in decision making.
Other requirements
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- IT literate
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
- Certification of passing the PA National Examination
- MSc Degree / PgD in Physician Associate Studies
- BA/BSc degree prior to undertaking PA program
- GMC registered (or registration in progress, proof needed)
Experience
Essential
- Experienced Physician Associate with associated clinical experience (min 2 years post qualification experience)
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Primary Care environment
- Experience of preventative medicine and management of patients with long term conditions and complex needs
- Experience of seeing, assessing and treating acutely unwell people presenting in Primary Care
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to work both autonomously and in a team
- Ability to liaise effectively with the wider healthcare community
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting views
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of all relevant and related aspects of anatomy and physiology
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of General Practice conditions, treatments and pharmacology. Ability to support doctors in decision making.
Other requirements
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- IT literate
Desirable
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).
