Job summary
We are actively seeking a an experienced Physicians Associates to join our team at Aspiro Healthcare in Derby. We operate out of 5 GP Practices based in Littleover, Sinfin, Allenton and Alvaston, with the main practices being Hollybrook Medical Centre and Parkfields Surgery. We are a dynamic and forward thinking organisation and serve a population of approximately
40,000 patients.
This position is a full-time position for 37.5 hours, working between 8.00am and 8.00pm, 7 days a week.
Main duties of the job
To be considered for the role, you will be an experienced Physicians Associate preferably within a primary care setting. As part of the
role, dependent on your experiences, you will be required to undertake a variety of duties including, but not limited to, face to face, telephone and online consultations for urgent or routine problems, identify, signpost or refer patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, produce care plans for frequent attenders and undertake initial consultations.
You will work within a multi-skilled team across multiple sites in Derby, led and supported by an experienced GP Lead.
About us
We have an amazing multi-disciplinary team within our practices from: GPs, Trainee Doctors, AHPs such as Advanced Clinical / Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, First Contact Physio's, Physicians Associates, Social Prescribers, Nurses and HCAs complimented by a patient services team administratively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Physician Associate will work within their scope of
clinical practice and:
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).
Undertake face to face, telephone and online
consultations for emergency or routine problems, as determined by the Practice,
including management of patients with long-term conditions. Participate in all
treatment and preventative healthcare services in the Practice as delegated and
agreed by the supervising GP(s).
Perform diagnostic physical examinations and treatment.
Identify, signpost or refer patients at risk of
developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients
health.
Organise onward investigation, treatment and referral
where appropriate.
Ensure continuity of care, arranging follow-up
consultations or reviews as necessary.
Attend regular practice clinical meetings.
Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters,
in accordance with local and national policies.
Under supervision of the GPs in the practice, make
professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether
self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the
Organisation.
Record clear and contemporaneous IT based consultation
notes to an agreed standard.
Review and act on laboratory results and clinical
communication from Hospitals and other providers.
Undertake complex clinical coding and manage and oversee
the process for non-clinical coding.
Recognise, assess and refer where appropriate patients
presenting with mental health problems.
Produce care plans for frequent attenders and undertake
initial consultations.
Understand practice and local policies for substance
abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately.
Oversight of the referral process and intervene with
appropriate if necessary.
Contribute to
administration element of clinical reports and initial observations pre GP
appointment.
Be able to justify choice of medication, and support
patients in the use of their prescribed medication (within own scope of
practice).
Be able to understand the impact of comorbidities, other
medications and poly-pharmacy.
Deliver integrated patient centred-care through
appropriate working with the wider primary care multi-disciplinary team and
social care networks.
Conduct home visits and Care Home visits (following adequate
training).
Act on alerts (e.g. QOF, local enhanced services etc.)
and reminders during a consultation.
Assist the practices in achieving their clinical targets
and objectives in QOF, Local enhanced services etc.
Participate in continuing professional development
opportunities and keep up to date with evidence-based knowledge and competence
in all aspects of your role, meeting clinical governance guidelines for
continuing professional development (CPD).
Develop and agree a
personal development plan (PDP) utilising a reflective approach to practice.
Operate under appropriate clinical supervision; with the PCN member practices
identifying a suitable named GP supervisor for each Physician Associate
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Physician Associate will work within their scope of
clinical practice and:
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).
Undertake face to face, telephone and online
consultations for emergency or routine problems, as determined by the Practice,
including management of patients with long-term conditions. Participate in all
treatment and preventative healthcare services in the Practice as delegated and
agreed by the supervising GP(s).
Perform diagnostic physical examinations and treatment.
Identify, signpost or refer patients at risk of
developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients
health.
Organise onward investigation, treatment and referral
where appropriate.
Ensure continuity of care, arranging follow-up
consultations or reviews as necessary.
Attend regular practice clinical meetings.
Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters,
in accordance with local and national policies.
Under supervision of the GPs in the practice, make
professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether
self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the
Organisation.
Record clear and contemporaneous IT based consultation
notes to an agreed standard.
Review and act on laboratory results and clinical
communication from Hospitals and other providers.
Undertake complex clinical coding and manage and oversee
the process for non-clinical coding.
Recognise, assess and refer where appropriate patients
presenting with mental health problems.
Produce care plans for frequent attenders and undertake
initial consultations.
Understand practice and local policies for substance
abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately.
Oversight of the referral process and intervene with
appropriate if necessary.
Contribute to
administration element of clinical reports and initial observations pre GP
appointment.
Be able to justify choice of medication, and support
patients in the use of their prescribed medication (within own scope of
practice).
Be able to understand the impact of comorbidities, other
medications and poly-pharmacy.
Deliver integrated patient centred-care through
appropriate working with the wider primary care multi-disciplinary team and
social care networks.
Conduct home visits and Care Home visits (following adequate
training).
Act on alerts (e.g. QOF, local enhanced services etc.)
and reminders during a consultation.
Assist the practices in achieving their clinical targets
and objectives in QOF, Local enhanced services etc.
Participate in continuing professional development
opportunities and keep up to date with evidence-based knowledge and competence
in all aspects of your role, meeting clinical governance guidelines for
continuing professional development (CPD).
Develop and agree a
personal development plan (PDP) utilising a reflective approach to practice.
Operate under appropriate clinical supervision; with the PCN member practices
identifying a suitable named GP supervisor for each Physician Associate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate medical training in Physician Associate Studies (UK)
- Mandatory Registration with the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
- Evidence of a continuing professional development
- Full Driving License and Use of Own Vehicle
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in General Practice
- High level of personal and professional accountability and autonomy
- Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Physician Associate in general practice for 2 years
- Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
- Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
- Video & Telephone Consultation Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate medical training in Physician Associate Studies (UK)
- Mandatory Registration with the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
- Evidence of a continuing professional development
- Full Driving License and Use of Own Vehicle
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in General Practice
- High level of personal and professional accountability and autonomy
- Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Physician Associate in general practice for 2 years
- Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
- Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
- Video & Telephone Consultation Skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
