Job summary
As a GP Federation we work closely with our local Acute Hospitals and provide a GP in the Minor Injuries Unit at Caterham Dene Hospital, and the Emergency Department at East Surrey Hospital. We have 2 years’ experience in developing successful rotational and split posts for Physician Associates between SASH wards and Primary Care Network roles specialising in Frailty and Urgent Care / Acute Medicine. We are now looking to expand this further by employing Physician Associates through ABC who will work under the supervision of the GP in ED / MIU and also gain valuable experience in other elements of the emergency pathway within SASH including paediatric ED. This role also has the option to be split with working in primary care within a local GP surgery and is suitable for new graduate PAs or those wishing to pursue a portfolio career.
The posts will be fully supported by the KSS School of Physician Associates and there will be the opportunity to take part in a fully funded GP Preceptorship incorporating primary care education and access to mentoring. The post holders will also work closely with other PAs in the ED / MIU and benefit from shared learning from the wider team of PAs working at SASH.
Main duties of the job
Working in
the Primary Care Team within the Minor Injury Unit at Caterham Dene Hospital and within
General 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 experienced GPs, implementing agreed management
plans and following approved protocols as appropriate.
This post will provide
first point of contact care for a range of patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems and allow the PA
to work to the full scope of their practice and gain skills in urgent care.
About us
Alliance
for Better Care CIC (ABC) is the federation of 44 East Surrey, Crawley Horsham,
and Mid Sussex GP practices, and 12 Primary Care Networks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder, under appropriate supervision, will:
- Provide first point of contact care for patients presenting with undiagnosed problems and manage a clinical caseload in a primary care setting. The post holder will take a history, carry out any necessary physical examinations and utilise clinical decision-making skills and diagnostic tools to establish a working diagnosis and management plan in partnership with the patient (and carers where applicable)
- Review, analyse and action diagnostic test results
- Deliver integrated patient-centred care through appropriate working with the wider primary care multidisciplinary team and social care colleagues
- Undertake consultations face-to-face
- Provide health promotion/disease prevention advice to patients
- Utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice in all interactions with patients
- Participate in clinical audit, significant event reviews and other research
- Participate in continuing professional development activities as agreed with your line manager and clinical supervisors
- Work in accordance with ED or MIU Departments and GP in ED / MIU practice policies
- Record all patient interaction contemporaneously in the patient record
- Provide clinical leadership where appropriate within the service and support other members of the team to develop and maintain clinical skills appropriate to your role and expertise.
Please see the full job description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder, under appropriate supervision, will:
- Provide first point of contact care for patients presenting with undiagnosed problems and manage a clinical caseload in a primary care setting. The post holder will take a history, carry out any necessary physical examinations and utilise clinical decision-making skills and diagnostic tools to establish a working diagnosis and management plan in partnership with the patient (and carers where applicable)
- Review, analyse and action diagnostic test results
- Deliver integrated patient-centred care through appropriate working with the wider primary care multidisciplinary team and social care colleagues
- Undertake consultations face-to-face
- Provide health promotion/disease prevention advice to patients
- Utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice in all interactions with patients
- Participate in clinical audit, significant event reviews and other research
- Participate in continuing professional development activities as agreed with your line manager and clinical supervisors
- Work in accordance with ED or MIU Departments and GP in ED / MIU practice policies
- Record all patient interaction contemporaneously in the patient record
- Provide clinical leadership where appropriate within the service and support other members of the team to develop and maintain clinical skills appropriate to your role and expertise.
Please see the full job description for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The successful candidate will have completed the Physician Associate Postgraduate Diploma/Masters from an accredited UK University or equivalent and passed the PA National Exam (PANE) administered by the Faculty of Physician Associates and be registered with the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Clinical examination skills
- Knowledge of clinical governance within primary care
- Knowledge of local and national health policy
- Excellent communication skills
- IT literate
- Negotiating and conflict management skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Able to identify determinates of health in a local area
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable patient assessment skills
- Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of related medical conditions, treatments and pharmacology
- Experience of supporting doctors in clinical decision making
- Ability to work autonomously within the scope of supervised practice
- Detailed knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing data protection legislation requirements including information governance
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting or urgent care setting
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
- The successful candidate will have completed the Physician Associate Postgraduate Diploma/Masters from an accredited UK University or equivalent and passed the PA National Exam (PANE) administered by the Faculty of Physician Associates and be registered with the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Clinical examination skills
- Knowledge of clinical governance within primary care
- Knowledge of local and national health policy
- Excellent communication skills
- IT literate
- Negotiating and conflict management skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Able to identify determinates of health in a local area
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable patient assessment skills
- Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of related medical conditions, treatments and pharmacology
- Experience of supporting doctors in clinical decision making
- Ability to work autonomously within the scope of supervised practice
- Detailed knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing data protection legislation requirements including information governance
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting or urgent care setting
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
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).
