Physician Associate

Local Care Direct

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Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity within a supportive team?

Local Care Direct delivers a range of primary and urgent healthcare services across West Yorkshire. We have various part time & full time vacancies for Physician Associates at our contact centre in Bradley. If you are interested in working in our friendly, flexible organisation then please apply now.

Salary:

Under 3 years qualified: £19.93 per hour + 30% after 6pm Mon to Fri & all day Sat, Sun & BH

3+ years qualified: £24.79 per hour + 30% after 6pm Mon to Fri & all day Sat, Sun & BH

Location:Local Care Direct, Contact Centre, Unit 2, Longbow Close, Bradley, Huddersfield, HD2 1GQ

Shifts:Various full time and part time shifts available working 09.00-17.00 Monday to Friday

If you are interested in this vacancy we would love to hear from you! Apply now via NHS Jobs or if you require any further information please contact us.

Main duties of the job

As a PA you will be acting within your professional boundaries, providing care for patients from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care under the supervision of a GP. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients accessing the urgent care services delivered by Local Care Direct in consultation with a named GP. You will work with the multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of policy and procedures and meet the needs of patients.

Mentorship and supervision will be provided by designated GP. The level and type of supervision will be dependent on the post holders skills and knowledge and determined by the organisations clinical governance arrangements. You will follow recommended annual appraisals and continuing professional development set out by the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA).

About us

A few Benefits of working for Local Care Direct are:

NHS Pensions Scheme

Individual clinical supervision

ACP clinical forum

CPD monthly training sessions

Clinical guardian audit feedback

Opportunity to build a clinical portfolio in face to face, ED Streaming, Walk in Centre, Urgent Treatment centre, home visiting and telephone/video consultation

Opportunity to work more flexibly

Regular salary reviews

Free Flu Jab

Staff Awards

Dedicated friendly clinical team leaders

The Unit 2 Contact Centre has free onsite parking available

Date posted

13 October 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£19.93 to £24.79 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0250-20-7648

Job locations

Unit 2, Longbow Close

Bradley

Huddersfield

West Yorkshire

HD2 1GQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Physician Associate

Hours: Various full time and part time shifts available working 09.00-17.00 Monday to Friday

Accountable to: Director of Clinical Governance

Responsible to: Clinical Team Leader

Job Summary

As a PA you will be acting within your professional boundaries, providing care for patients from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care under the supervision of a GP. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients accessing the urgent care services delivered by Local Care Direct in consultation with a named GP. You will work with the multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of policy and procedures and meet the needs of patients.

Mentorship and supervision will be provided by designated GP. The level and type of supervision will be dependent on the post holders skills and knowledge and determined by the organisations clinical governance arrangements. You will follow recommended annual appraisals and continuing professional development set out by the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA).

1. SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

  • To deliver a high standard of patient care using advanced autonomous clinical skills with in-depth theoretical knowledge and evidence based practice working under the supervision of a named GP
  • Provide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, utilising history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan working in partnership with patients.
  • Undertake as agreed face to face consultations, telephone consultations, home visits and participate in duty rotas
  • Assess, manage and direct patients presenting to the urgent primary care setting
  • To provide clinical leadership where appropriate within the organisation and support other members of the team to develop and maintain clinical skills appropriate to your role and expertise.

2. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

See person spec

3. PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical

The post holder will under appropriate supervision:

  • Discuss the result and implications of laboratory investigations with patients
  • Utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice
  • Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support with an emphasis on prevention and self-care
  • Refer patients directly to other services or agencies using appropriate referral pathways
  • Ensure safe handover of care within and outside the service as appropriate

Training and development

  • Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to keep up-to-date with evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a Personal Development Plan (PDP) utilising a reflective approach to practice.
  • Undertake a variety of research and analysis tasks associated with the improvement of clinical care, medical diagnosis and treatment where appropriate using the following means.
      • Audit of clinical practice
      • Significant event review / root cause analysis
      • Review of relevant literature
      • Research unusual symptoms and treatment options through consultation with general practitioners, physicians and other specialists
  • Promote and support a learning culture within the organisation and assist in clinical instruction, mentoring and supervision of medical, nursing or physician associate students and other learners that work within the organisation
  • Contribute to regular multi-disciplinary and educational meetings
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary protocol and patient group directions (PGDs) development as appropriate
  • Work closely with other clinical staff and administrative managers in the setting up and/or improving of practice systems for monitoring/measuring performance against Clinical Governance and Quality Indicator targets

Administration

  • Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes in accordance with relevant standards
  • Work in accordance with internal administrative systems relating to but not limited to the management of clinical data,
  • Ensure that the organisations policies are fully implemented

4. Professional

  • Take the UK PA National Re-Certification Exam every six years - required for Physician Associates AND maintain your professional registration working within the latest Code of Professional Conduct (CIPD)
  • Undertake statutory and mandatory training as required by the organisation
  • Demonstrate clinical leadership
  • Pro-actively promote the role of the PA within the practice and externally to key stakeholders and agencies
  • Respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.

5. Health and Safety

  • Comply at all times with the organisations health and safety policies by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System (IRS)
  • Comply with the Data Protection Act (1984) and the Access to Health Records Act (1990).

6. Equality and Diversity

  • Co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to support equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

7. Infection Prevention and Control

  • Healthcare workers have a duty of care to patients and are expected to comply fully with the companies Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) policies and attend/complete yearly IP&C training, for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI). Knowledge, skills and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this.

8. Safeguarding

  • Individuals have a duty of care to children and vulnerable adults that they come into contact with whilst at work to safeguard and promote their welfare and to work to prevent, recognise, respond, appropriately refer and record potential neglect or abuse, adhering to the companys Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and PREVENT policies and procedures.

The main duties and responsibilities shown above are not exhaustive but should merely be regarded as a guide. The jobholder will be expected to conduct any reasonable activities according to the business needs at that time. These will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The job holder will be expected to participate in this process and the company would aim to reach agreement to changes

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Physician Associate

Hours: Various full time and part time shifts available working 09.00-17.00 Monday to Friday

Accountable to: Director of Clinical Governance

Responsible to: Clinical Team Leader

Job Summary

As a PA you will be acting within your professional boundaries, providing care for patients from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care under the supervision of a GP. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients accessing the urgent care services delivered by Local Care Direct in consultation with a named GP. You will work with the multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of policy and procedures and meet the needs of patients.

Mentorship and supervision will be provided by designated GP. The level and type of supervision will be dependent on the post holders skills and knowledge and determined by the organisations clinical governance arrangements. You will follow recommended annual appraisals and continuing professional development set out by the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA).

1. SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

  • To deliver a high standard of patient care using advanced autonomous clinical skills with in-depth theoretical knowledge and evidence based practice working under the supervision of a named GP
  • Provide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, utilising history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan working in partnership with patients.
  • Undertake as agreed face to face consultations, telephone consultations, home visits and participate in duty rotas
  • Assess, manage and direct patients presenting to the urgent primary care setting
  • To provide clinical leadership where appropriate within the organisation and support other members of the team to develop and maintain clinical skills appropriate to your role and expertise.

2. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

See person spec

3. PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical

The post holder will under appropriate supervision:

  • Discuss the result and implications of laboratory investigations with patients
  • Utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice
  • Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support with an emphasis on prevention and self-care
  • Refer patients directly to other services or agencies using appropriate referral pathways
  • Ensure safe handover of care within and outside the service as appropriate

Training and development

  • Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to keep up-to-date with evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a Personal Development Plan (PDP) utilising a reflective approach to practice.
  • Undertake a variety of research and analysis tasks associated with the improvement of clinical care, medical diagnosis and treatment where appropriate using the following means.
      • Audit of clinical practice
      • Significant event review / root cause analysis
      • Review of relevant literature
      • Research unusual symptoms and treatment options through consultation with general practitioners, physicians and other specialists
  • Promote and support a learning culture within the organisation and assist in clinical instruction, mentoring and supervision of medical, nursing or physician associate students and other learners that work within the organisation
  • Contribute to regular multi-disciplinary and educational meetings
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary protocol and patient group directions (PGDs) development as appropriate
  • Work closely with other clinical staff and administrative managers in the setting up and/or improving of practice systems for monitoring/measuring performance against Clinical Governance and Quality Indicator targets

Administration

  • Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes in accordance with relevant standards
  • Work in accordance with internal administrative systems relating to but not limited to the management of clinical data,
  • Ensure that the organisations policies are fully implemented

4. Professional

  • Take the UK PA National Re-Certification Exam every six years - required for Physician Associates AND maintain your professional registration working within the latest Code of Professional Conduct (CIPD)
  • Undertake statutory and mandatory training as required by the organisation
  • Demonstrate clinical leadership
  • Pro-actively promote the role of the PA within the practice and externally to key stakeholders and agencies
  • Respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.

5. Health and Safety

  • Comply at all times with the organisations health and safety policies by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System (IRS)
  • Comply with the Data Protection Act (1984) and the Access to Health Records Act (1990).

6. Equality and Diversity

  • Co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to support equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

7. Infection Prevention and Control

  • Healthcare workers have a duty of care to patients and are expected to comply fully with the companies Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) policies and attend/complete yearly IP&C training, for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI). Knowledge, skills and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this.

8. Safeguarding

  • Individuals have a duty of care to children and vulnerable adults that they come into contact with whilst at work to safeguard and promote their welfare and to work to prevent, recognise, respond, appropriately refer and record potential neglect or abuse, adhering to the companys Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and PREVENT policies and procedures.

The main duties and responsibilities shown above are not exhaustive but should merely be regarded as a guide. The jobholder will be expected to conduct any reasonable activities according to the business needs at that time. These will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The job holder will be expected to participate in this process and the company would aim to reach agreement to changes

Person Specification

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • IT literate.

Desirable

  • Broad understanding of education and management theories and their application.
  • Up to date knowledge of national priorities in PAs, primary care and NHS.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Enthusiasm and can do attitude.
  • Ability to listen to needs of others.
  • Motivator.
  • High expectations for quality.

Qualifications

Essential

  • BA / BSc Degree prior to undertaking Physician Associate Programme.
  • Graduate of an accredited UK Physician Associate training programme.
  • Successfully passed National PA Licensing Exam (evidence of six year recertification exam pass where necessary).
  • Membership of Royal College of Physicians Faculty of Physician Associates.

Desirable

  • Certified ALS and PALS.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable patient assessment skills.
  • Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of related medical conditions, treatments and Pharmacology.
  • Proven ability to support Doctors in clinical decision making
  • Ability to work both autonomously and in a team.
  • Detailed knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing data protection legislation requirements including information governance.

Desirable

  • Working as a Physician Associate in General Practice and / or Secondary Care.
  • Proven track record of successful local project or initiative.
  • Previous education or leadership experience.
  • Experience of report writing.
Person Specification

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • IT literate.

Desirable

  • Broad understanding of education and management theories and their application.
  • Up to date knowledge of national priorities in PAs, primary care and NHS.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Enthusiasm and can do attitude.
  • Ability to listen to needs of others.
  • Motivator.
  • High expectations for quality.

Qualifications

Essential

  • BA / BSc Degree prior to undertaking Physician Associate Programme.
  • Graduate of an accredited UK Physician Associate training programme.
  • Successfully passed National PA Licensing Exam (evidence of six year recertification exam pass where necessary).
  • Membership of Royal College of Physicians Faculty of Physician Associates.

Desirable

  • Certified ALS and PALS.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable patient assessment skills.
  • Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of related medical conditions, treatments and Pharmacology.
  • Proven ability to support Doctors in clinical decision making
  • Ability to work both autonomously and in a team.
  • Detailed knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing data protection legislation requirements including information governance.

Desirable

  • Working as a Physician Associate in General Practice and / or Secondary Care.
  • Proven track record of successful local project or initiative.
  • Previous education or leadership experience.
  • Experience of report writing.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Local Care Direct

Address

Unit 2, Longbow Close

Bradley

Huddersfield

West Yorkshire

HD2 1GQ


Employer's website

https://www.localcaredirect.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Local Care Direct

Address

Unit 2, Longbow Close

Bradley

Huddersfield

West Yorkshire

HD2 1GQ


Employer's website

https://www.localcaredirect.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

HR Administrator

Leo Bailey

HR@lcdwestyorks.nhs.uk

01484487270

Date posted

13 October 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£19.93 to £24.79 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0250-20-7648

Job locations

Unit 2, Longbow Close

Bradley

Huddersfield

West Yorkshire

HD2 1GQ


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