Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physician Associate to work within the Care Collaborative Primary Care Network (PCN). Whilst General Practice has some challenging times ahead, this role provides an exciting and innovative career choice for someone who wants to make a real difference in the communities they serve.
The post holder will have the benefit of an experienced Lead Physician Associate who works across all 3 sites providing support through a comprehensive induction and orientation programme, clinical supervision, mentorship and regular 1 to 1 sessions to help progress your role and reach your goals.
Our vacancy suits both Primary Care experienced Physician Associates and those who are newly qualified, with the induction process tailored to you.
Main duties of the job
Under supervision of the GP in the practice, the post
holder will provide care for the presenting patient from focused history
taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care. They
will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including
assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the service.
The post
holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the decision-making process. They
will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to meet the needs of the
patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
The post holder will provide a holistic and clinical
service, with support and supervision of GPs, implementing agreed management
plans and following approved protocols as appropriate.
About us
Alliance
for Better Care CIC is a GP Federation that unites 47 NHS GP practices across
12 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our Primary Care
colleagues as well as their patients, to transform how healthcare is managed
within the community.
As a membership organisation, our focus is to work in partnership with our
members and help them to improve the provision of General Practices in the
local area.
We work with and listen to our GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community
Organisations and the Third Sector. These vital partnerships ensure that,
together, we deliver a truly integrated approach that offers the support and
expertise needed to effectively serve our communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide
care for the presenting patient from initial focused history taking and
clinical assessment through to the diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of
care.
Demonstrate
critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process, including assessment
and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe care for all patients.
Request,
review and action investigations and their results.
Practice
good record keeping within the patient records.
Develop
clinical judgement in the referral process onward to Secondary Care teams and
Community teams.
Develop
clinical autonomy within your patient caseload across face to face appointments
and telephone appointments.
Participate
in shared learning with the PCN.
Undertake
specialist clinics following appropriate training.
Participate
in CPD and meet the 50 hours required each year and maintain their professional
registration.
Work
collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary healthcare team to meet the needs of
the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
Provide
a holistic and clinical service, with support from GPs as required,
implementing agreed management plans and following approved protocols as appropriate.
Work
to deliver with other members of the practice and Primary Healthcare Team, the
objectives of the Primary Care contract, including the terms of the Quality and
Outcomes Framework.
Attend
regular multi-disciplinary meetings organised by the Practice in order to
discuss the health and social needs of particular patients.
On
a typical day, a PA would be expected to hold their own clinic, carry out some
home visits and consult with patients who present on the day and via booked
appointments.
Please see full Job Description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide
care for the presenting patient from initial focused history taking and
clinical assessment through to the diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of
care.
Demonstrate
critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process, including assessment
and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe care for all patients.
Request,
review and action investigations and their results.
Practice
good record keeping within the patient records.
Develop
clinical judgement in the referral process onward to Secondary Care teams and
Community teams.
Develop
clinical autonomy within your patient caseload across face to face appointments
and telephone appointments.
Participate
in shared learning with the PCN.
Undertake
specialist clinics following appropriate training.
Participate
in CPD and meet the 50 hours required each year and maintain their professional
registration.
Work
collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary healthcare team to meet the needs of
the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
Provide
a holistic and clinical service, with support from GPs as required,
implementing agreed management plans and following approved protocols as appropriate.
Work
to deliver with other members of the practice and Primary Healthcare Team, the
objectives of the Primary Care contract, including the terms of the Quality and
Outcomes Framework.
Attend
regular multi-disciplinary meetings organised by the Practice in order to
discuss the health and social needs of particular patients.
On
a typical day, a PA would be expected to hold their own clinic, carry out some
home visits and consult with patients who present on the day and via booked
appointments.
Please see full Job Description for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc level Degree prior to undertaking PA program
- PG Diploma or Masters in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme (or equivalent)
- Valid certification of Physician Associate Revalidation Exam (if applicable)
- Full membership at the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP (this is a mandatory condition for employment but those with student membership and awaiting to sit National Exam or awaiting results are encouraged to apply)
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Register (FPA MVR) as full or student member
Desirable
- BLS/ILS/PILS/ALS certification
- Valid certification of Physician Associate National Exam (those registered to sit the National Exam in the near future, or awaiting results are encouraged to apply)
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in medical specialty
- Ability to take responsibility of clinical care of patients under the supervision of General Practitioners
- Demonstrates clinical leadership
Desirable
- Previous experience in Primary Care
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to drive change
- Ability to work in teams
- Experience of audit
- Ability to work with other professionals in both acute and community services
- Experience of teaching
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Experience of designing audit projects
- Management course experience
- Recognised qualification in teaching
- Evidence of research experience, e.g. publications
Behaviours & Values
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates commitment to CPD
- Creates good working relationships
- Demonstrates initiative and drive
- Commitment to the Primary Care Network
- Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Is able to participate as a team member
- Willing to accept additional responsibilities as delegated by senior staff
Other
Essential
- Understanding of the need for strict confidentiality
- Able to work under pressure
- Hard working, flexible, reliable, honest, pleasant and approachable
- Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc level Degree prior to undertaking PA program
- PG Diploma or Masters in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme (or equivalent)
- Valid certification of Physician Associate Revalidation Exam (if applicable)
- Full membership at the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP (this is a mandatory condition for employment but those with student membership and awaiting to sit National Exam or awaiting results are encouraged to apply)
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Register (FPA MVR) as full or student member
Desirable
- BLS/ILS/PILS/ALS certification
- Valid certification of Physician Associate National Exam (those registered to sit the National Exam in the near future, or awaiting results are encouraged to apply)
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in medical specialty
- Ability to take responsibility of clinical care of patients under the supervision of General Practitioners
- Demonstrates clinical leadership
Desirable
- Previous experience in Primary Care
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to drive change
- Ability to work in teams
- Experience of audit
- Ability to work with other professionals in both acute and community services
- Experience of teaching
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Experience of designing audit projects
- Management course experience
- Recognised qualification in teaching
- Evidence of research experience, e.g. publications
Behaviours & Values
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates commitment to CPD
- Creates good working relationships
- Demonstrates initiative and drive
- Commitment to the Primary Care Network
- Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Is able to participate as a team member
- Willing to accept additional responsibilities as delegated by senior staff
Other
Essential
- Understanding of the need for strict confidentiality
- Able to work under pressure
- Hard working, flexible, reliable, honest, pleasant and approachable
- Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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