Job summary
This is an exciting role which will contribute to
reshaping neighbourhood care for our populations. You will be working as part of
a well-supported, large and expanding multi-disciplinary PCN team, across a
diverse population. The role will operate across a neighbourhood of approximately
four to five practices, providing specialist resource and supporting delivery
of PCN service objectives.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder
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Under GP supervision, will provide care for the
presenting patient from initial history taking and clinical assessment through
to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
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Will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical
decision-making process, including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to
the delivery of safe care for all patients within the service.
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Will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to
meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and
procedures.
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will provide a holistic and clinical service, with
support from GPs, implementing agreed management plans and following approved
protocols as appropriate.
The post holder will be working
with practice and PCN teams to continually improve the service and consider
opportunities for innovation and development of the service offer.
About us
Our South Southwark PCN is made up
of all 18 GP Practices in Camberwell, Peckham and Dulwich, approximately
144,000 patients, supported by their GP Federation,
Improving Health (IHL). We are a large PCN with 20
staff in post to date and expanding significantly over the coming year. We are
committed to supporting and developing our staff, knowing this is crucial to
our success. We have robust systems in
place, including clinical supervision and peer support, and will continue to build
on this as we expand our PCN team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be working
with practice and PCN teams to continually improve the service and consider
opportunities for innovation and development of the service offer. You will
contribute to the collation of service information including providing progress
updates and sharing insights into how the PCN could better support and care for
its population.
Please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be working
with practice and PCN teams to continually improve the service and consider
opportunities for innovation and development of the service offer. You will
contribute to the collation of service information including providing progress
updates and sharing insights into how the PCN could better support and care for
its population.
Please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Clinical examination skills
- Management of patients with common acute medical conditions
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Knowledge of NHS
- Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing primary care
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in UK General Practice environment
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Experience of preventative medicine and chronic disease management
- Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
Qualifications
Essential
- If UK Trained:
- Degree at 2:1 level or above
- Postgraduate Diploma/Master in Physician Associate from an accredited UK University
- OR:
- If US Trained:
- Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- AND:
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for physician Associates as soon as it is in place
- DBS clearance
- Current and valid certification or re-certification by the Physician Associate National Examination
Desirable
- Member of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development activities
- Basic Life Support
- Driving licence
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Clinical examination skills
- Management of patients with common acute medical conditions
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
- Knowledge of NHS
- Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing primary care
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in UK General Practice environment
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Experience of preventative medicine and chronic disease management
- Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
Qualifications
Essential
- If UK Trained:
- Degree at 2:1 level or above
- Postgraduate Diploma/Master in Physician Associate from an accredited UK University
- OR:
- If US Trained:
- Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- AND:
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for physician Associates as soon as it is in place
- DBS clearance
- Current and valid certification or re-certification by the Physician Associate National Examination
Desirable
- Member of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development activities
- Basic Life Support
- Driving licence
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
