Acute Hub Physician Associate

Job responsibilities

Reports to: Head of Service

Responsible to: Clinical Lead

Proposed salary: Band 7.1 7.4 on the ABC pay scale which is equivalent to £40,147.36 - £42,604.70 per annum dependent on experience

Hours of work: 16:00 - 20:00 Monday - Friday

Base: Primary Care Hub, East Surrey

About Alliance for Better Care CIC

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 summary

Whilst General Practice has some challenging times ahead, this role provides an exciting and innovative opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference in the communities they serve. The post holder will autonomously undertake assessment and treatment of Acute Hub patients who may present with complex and/or chronic illnesses and/or injury to determine a clinical diagnosis and treatment.

The post holder will ensure a high-quality patient centred service is delivered in both face to face and remote settings across all ABC Primary Care Hubs.

This exciting role will give you the opportunity to develop your areas of special interest.

Primary duties and areas of responsibility

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.

On a typical day, a PA would be expected to carry out some Acute Hub patients and 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.

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

Professional Registration

Essential

• 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 are awaiting results are encouraged to apply)
• Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Register (FPA MVR) as a full or student member

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

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 those who are 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
• 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 to clinical problems

Desirable

• Previous experience in Primary Care
• 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 ad delegated by a senior staff member

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).