Job summary
This role provides an exciting and innovative
opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference in the communities
they serve. You will work autonomously supporting patients across the PCN in
settings such as the Anticipatory Care Hub, as well as within practices, under
the Supervision of the GP Leads. Providing enhanced clinical assessment and
treatment skills to provide first point of contact for patients presenting with
undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, as well as complex chronic
disease. You will work closely with
clinicians from all the Practices across North Tandridge PCN and will play a
vital role in increasing capacity.
This exciting role will
give you the opportunity to develop your areas of special interest. North Tandridge is an established PCN with an
Education Lead to support the ongoing development of the workforce.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out home
visits and consult with patients who present on the day and via booked
appointments.
- Review and act
appropriately on blood results and referrals/correspondence regarding their
patients.
- Provide care for
the presenting patient from initial 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.
- Work
collaboratively with the 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.
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.
ABC provide employment
and management support to the North Tandridge Primary Care Network comprising
the following practices:
- Caterham Valley
Medical Practice
- Townhill Medical
Practice
- Warlingham Green Medical Practice
- Chaldon Road Surgery
- Whyteleafe Surgery
- Elizabeth House Medical Practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers as part of the clinical duties of a PA
- Communicate clearly with other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Support PA student placements and help to develop them
- Help shape and develop the role of the PA within the network
- Maintain a high standard of personal development and to conform to practice policies and procedures including attendance at any required training sessions
- Attend and present at in-service training programmes, staff meetings, training sessions/courses and conferences (internal and external)
- Review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal in line with local guidance
- Be aware of the Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including prompt recording and reporting of incidents/accidents/complaints to the Clinical Lead
- Be responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out duties adhering to practice and departmental policies and procedures
- Know all emergency procedures and attend statutory and mandatory training sessions
- Ensure appropriate policies, protocols and clinical guidelines are developed and implemented within your area of work and the wider health care community
- Work alongside other PAs and other healthcare practitioners on a clinical basis and assist in the further development of the PA role
- Participate in relevant clinical governance projects and audits
- Use appropriate research methodology to evaluate your own clinical effectiveness
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date professional documentation in line with legal and network requirements
- Be responsible as a practitioner to continue to undertake a significant clinical workload
- Be an advocate of the role of the PA to the wider healthcare community, to clinical teams and other agencies
- Post holder has a responsibility to respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of colleagues and clients and to contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to those needs
- Post holder has responsibility to work as part of the wider professional team within the primary care network
- Post holder has an individual responsibility to treat everybody according to the Primary Care Network values.
Please see the full job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers as part of the clinical duties of a PA
- Communicate clearly with other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Support PA student placements and help to develop them
- Help shape and develop the role of the PA within the network
- Maintain a high standard of personal development and to conform to practice policies and procedures including attendance at any required training sessions
- Attend and present at in-service training programmes, staff meetings, training sessions/courses and conferences (internal and external)
- Review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal in line with local guidance
- Be aware of the Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including prompt recording and reporting of incidents/accidents/complaints to the Clinical Lead
- Be responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out duties adhering to practice and departmental policies and procedures
- Know all emergency procedures and attend statutory and mandatory training sessions
- Ensure appropriate policies, protocols and clinical guidelines are developed and implemented within your area of work and the wider health care community
- Work alongside other PAs and other healthcare practitioners on a clinical basis and assist in the further development of the PA role
- Participate in relevant clinical governance projects and audits
- Use appropriate research methodology to evaluate your own clinical effectiveness
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date professional documentation in line with legal and network requirements
- Be responsible as a practitioner to continue to undertake a significant clinical workload
- Be an advocate of the role of the PA to the wider healthcare community, to clinical teams and other agencies
- Post holder has a responsibility to respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of colleagues and clients and to contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to those needs
- Post holder has responsibility to work as part of the wider professional team within the primary care network
- Post holder has an individual responsibility to treat everybody according to the Primary Care Network values.
Please see the full job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc level Degree prior to undertaking PA programme
- 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
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
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 and 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc level Degree prior to undertaking PA programme
- 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
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
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 and 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
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).
