Physician Associate
West Hampstead Medical Centre
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Job summary
We welcome a physician associate to join the clinical team of PA's, clinical pharmacist, nurses and doctors in our large, friendly and high achieving GP Surgery.
We provide GP services for 20,800 patients, based at a single modern and purpose built site that is well connected to both tube, bus and rail networks. We are a training practice, with 4 GP trainees and medical students from 2 big teaching hospitals. We have trained 5 PA's over the last 4 years and hope to add to our team. The role will be supervised at all times by an experienced GP. You will provide general GP services, dealing with acute problems, chronic disease management and baby clinics. The role can be tailored around your experience and interests.
This is a fulltime post, ie 37.5 hours (we will consider part time) with a salary aligned to AfC 6-7 depending on experience and qualifications with London weighting + NHS pension scheme and will have 27 days AL +bank holidays (pro rata if part time).
Main duties of the job
The PA will be an integral member of the practice team, in a patient facing role, caring for patients from initial history taking and clinical assessment through to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care for both acute and chronic conditions. 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 be under the supervision of an experienced GP and will work collaboratively with the practice team and the wider network within the Primary care Network.
As part of the clinical team they will share in the administrative tasks such as checking results and hospital letters.
About us
As a training practice we have a supportive and nurturing ethic experienced by all at the practice, from clinicians through to admin staff. We place emphasis on working as a team and allowing individual interests to develop and flourish to enrich our offer.
We have a very active patient group that inform our decisions as a practice.
We have a psychiatrist allocated to the practice in house to help with mental health problems.
You will benefit from occupational sick pay, NHS Pension, cycle to work scheme, weekly clinical meetings and more.
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. The PA will also review and act appropriately on blood results and referrals/correspondence regarding their patients.
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working with others
- Practical experience of working with a range of patients with varying needs
- Practical experience of working within a busy and fast paced office
- Experience of using own initiative
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Experience of working in a GP Practice Proficient in using clinical IT systems (EMIS
- Experience of working within the NHS
Skills and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent Clinical Skills Knowledge of Clinical Governance Time management skills Problem solving skills Proficient in face to face and telephone/video consultation skills Negotiation and Conflict management Flexibility Self-motivated Positive Team working.
Desirable
- Teaching skills to others.
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc/Pg Dip Physician Associate Studies
Desirable
- Phlebotomy
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
West Hampstead Medical Centre
Address
West Hampstead Medical Centre
9 Solent Road
London
NW6 1TP
Employer's website
https://www.westhampsteadmedicalcentre.com/Home (Opens in a new tab)
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Date posted
25 April 2022
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A2898-21-7724
Job locations
West Hampstead Medical Centre
9 Solent Road
London
NW6 1TP
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