Physician Associate

Alexander House Surgery

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paramedic Practitioner and/or Physicians Associate at Alexander House Surgery in Farnborough. We are a dynamic and flourishing practice with a patient population of 9,500. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly-motivated and confident applicant who will work closely with Clinicians and surgery staff to deliver excellent care for patients within our strong team ethos. We offer a stable, friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the provision of a clinical service, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The physician associate will be required to work autonomously in the practice, providing a range of services such as assessment, diagnosis, treatment, telephone triage, clinical decision-making and referring patients appropriately, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure when required.

About us

Our clinical team comprises 4 partners, 3 salaried GPs, ANP, nursing team, as well as multiple allied healthcare professionals including paramedics, clinical pharmacist, pharmacy technician and orthopaedic practitioners. We have a strong Management team as well as a comprehensive skilled administrative team. Our CQC rating is good, and we are high QOF achievers. We work closely with our local colleagues within the Farnborough PCN. One of our partners is PCN Director.

Date posted

05 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£45,000 to £55,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2842-23-0002

Job locations

Alexander House Surgery

2 Salisbury Road

Farnborough

Hampshire

GU14 7AW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the physician associate. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. The physician associate will work within their scope of clinical practice and:

a. Identify, signpost or refer patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health

b. Provide routine care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

c. Examine, assess and diagnose patients and provide clinical care/ management as required

d. Triage patients and provide the necessary treatment during home visits

e. Triage and treat or refer patients who attend the surgery

f. Collect pathology specimens as required

g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

h. Ensure read codes are used effectively

i. Ensure continuity of care, arranging follow-up consultations or reviews as necessary

j. Review the effectiveness of the treatment provided, making changes where necessary to improve patient outcomes

k. Chaperone patients where necessary

l. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

m. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

n. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

o. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure that the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

p. Ensure that they adhere to the relevant patient group directives and local clinical pathways at all times

q. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

r. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

s. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the physician associate. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. The physician associate will work within their scope of clinical practice and:

a. Identify, signpost or refer patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health

b. Provide routine care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

c. Examine, assess and diagnose patients and provide clinical care/ management as required

d. Triage patients and provide the necessary treatment during home visits

e. Triage and treat or refer patients who attend the surgery

f. Collect pathology specimens as required

g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

h. Ensure read codes are used effectively

i. Ensure continuity of care, arranging follow-up consultations or reviews as necessary

j. Review the effectiveness of the treatment provided, making changes where necessary to improve patient outcomes

k. Chaperone patients where necessary

l. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

m. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

n. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

o. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure that the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

p. Ensure that they adhere to the relevant patient group directives and local clinical pathways at all times

q. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

r. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

s. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Additional

Essential

  • Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached

Desirable

  • Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of working as a physician associate
  • Experience in triage
  • Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions

Desirable

  • Post graduate diploma or degree (physician associate)
  • Member of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose
  • Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
  • Broad knowledge of clinical governance
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes
  • Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs

Desirable

  • Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
  • Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
  • Knowledge of health promotion strategies
  • Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
Person Specification

Additional

Essential

  • Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached

Desirable

  • Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of working as a physician associate
  • Experience in triage
  • Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions

Desirable

  • Post graduate diploma or degree (physician associate)
  • Member of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose
  • Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
  • Broad knowledge of clinical governance
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes
  • Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs

Desirable

  • Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
  • Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
  • Knowledge of health promotion strategies
  • Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Alexander House Surgery

Address

Alexander House Surgery

2 Salisbury Road

Farnborough

Hampshire

GU14 7AW


Employer's website

https://www.alexanderhousesurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Alexander House Surgery

Address

Alexander House Surgery

2 Salisbury Road

Farnborough

Hampshire

GU14 7AW


Employer's website

https://www.alexanderhousesurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Patrick Denston

patrick.denston@NHS.NET

01252541155

Date posted

05 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£45,000 to £55,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2842-23-0002

Job locations

Alexander House Surgery

2 Salisbury Road

Farnborough

Hampshire

GU14 7AW


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