Job summary
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a Physician Associate to develop a pioneering role
within primary care. Working as part of a team across forward thinking
practices within a Primary Care Network, you will work closely with GPs, Nurse
Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists and Social Prescribers as part of a
multi-disciplinary team.
The role will
focus on Primary Care Network initiatives as set out in the Primary Care Network
contract, NHS Long Term Plan and deliverables agreed by the network members to
improve place based patient care.
If you are proactive, innovative,
organised and enthusiastic, and possess the leadership qualities and skills
essential for this post, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder
will play an integral role within the Primary Care Networks and will be involved inshaping new and innovative models of care, to promote integrated working in line with the requirements of the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service.
This role will form part of the Primary Care Multidisciplinary Team,supporting
monthly neighbourhood meetings with other providers and stakeholders to improve
patient pathways.
The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking, enthusiastic individual with initiative, keen to work within a team of like-minded people.
About us
Employment will be with OWLS CIC Ltd – West Lancashire GP Federation, as a central function to the Primary Care Network (PCN) members. Direct line management and supervision will be provided by the Clinical Director and an assigned mentor. Support will be provided by the Primary Care Network (PCN) Manager and wider team of GP’s, Practice Managers and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide first point of contact care for patients presenting with
undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems
- Utilise history-taking, physical examinations and clinical
decision-making skills to establish a diagnosis and management plan in
partnership with the patient
- Provide health/disease promotion and prevention advice
- Develop integrated patient-centred care through appropriate working
with the wider primary care MDT and social care networks
- Utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice
- Undertake face-to-face, home visits, telephone, and online
consultations for emergency or routine problems
- Communicate with colleagues in Primary Care and hospital
specialists in order to discuss or refer specific patients,
plan/co-ordinate activities or exchange information to improve the quality
of patient care.
- Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.
- Request and interpret results of laboratory investigations when
necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide first point of contact care for patients presenting with
undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems
- Utilise history-taking, physical examinations and clinical
decision-making skills to establish a diagnosis and management plan in
partnership with the patient
- Provide health/disease promotion and prevention advice
- Develop integrated patient-centred care through appropriate working
with the wider primary care MDT and social care networks
- Utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice
- Undertake face-to-face, home visits, telephone, and online
consultations for emergency or routine problems
- Communicate with colleagues in Primary Care and hospital
specialists in order to discuss or refer specific patients,
plan/co-ordinate activities or exchange information to improve the quality
of patient care.
- Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.
- Request and interpret results of laboratory investigations when
necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate Diploma/Master (Physician Associate)
- Member of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register
- Experience of working as a Physician Associate
- Experience in triage
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
- Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Ability to request pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Extensive knowledge of Long Term Conditions
- Broad Knowledge of Clinical Governance/Quality Performance
- Knowledge of CQC
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- EMIS user skills
- Understanding of the audit process
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate Diploma/Master (Physician Associate)
- Member of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register
- Experience of working as a Physician Associate
- Experience in triage
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
- Ability to effectively triage, assess and diagnose
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Ability to request pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Extensive knowledge of Long Term Conditions
- Broad Knowledge of Clinical Governance/Quality Performance
- Knowledge of CQC
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- EMIS user skills
- Understanding of the audit process
- Understanding of clinical risk management
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).
