Job summary
Physicians Associate supporting the elderly and vulnerable population
Band 6 Hours: 37.5 week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in a newly created role providing an integrated approach to supporting the physical and mental health needs of those living in Care Homes (both elderly care and learning disability homes); those with Learning Disabilities; and those patients whose health conditions cause them to be housebound. This is a joint venture between Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and Seaforth & Litherland Primary Care Network, comprising six General Practice organisations in South Sefton (Bridge Road Medical Centre, 15 Sefton Road, Glovers Lane, Ford Medical Practice, Primary Care 24, and SSP).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake physical health checks, advise on lifestyle factors, ensure access to screening and vaccination, perform physical assessment and request or interpret basic investigations, and deliver personalised care plans, working within an extensive multi-disciplinary team including (but not limited to) General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Community Matrons, District Nurses, Community Geriatrician and Care Home staff. The role will be based between the six General Practice organisations of Seaforth & Litherland Primary Care Network, but will require flexibility to work in a variety of settings including remotely, in patients homes, supported living accommodation or care homes. The post holder will need to be an excellent communicator and will be required to use a variety of engagement modes including face to face, telephone, email and video consultations. .
About us
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist inpatient and community mental health, learning disabilities, addiction and acquired brain injury services for the people of Liverpool, Sefton and Kirkby, Merseyside. We also provide community physical health services in Liverpool, Sefton, secure mental health services for the North West of England, the WestMidlands and Wales and specialist learning disability services across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside.Our ambition is to deliver perfect care to become the worlds leading organisation in holistic health and well being.Mersey Cares vision and values of Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Respect, Enthusiasm and Support (CARES) drive our organisation and the way we work together to deliver services. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate, during recruitment and anysubsequent employment with the Trust, that their behaviour supports our values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will involve working under medical supervision to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities within a defined caseload of vulnerable patients, mainly within the Care Home and housebound community.
The post holder will:
- Undertake physical and mental health checks >
- Advise on lifestyle factors
- Ensure access to screening and vaccination >
- Perform physical and mental health assessments
- Request and interpret basic investigations
- Deliver personalised care and support plans
- Work within an extensive multi-disciplinary team including (but not > limited to) General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Community Matrons, > District Nurses, Community Geriatrician and Care Home staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will involve working under medical supervision to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities within a defined caseload of vulnerable patients, mainly within the Care Home and housebound community.
The post holder will:
- Undertake physical and mental health checks >
- Advise on lifestyle factors
- Ensure access to screening and vaccination >
- Perform physical and mental health assessments
- Request and interpret basic investigations
- Deliver personalised care and support plans
- Work within an extensive multi-disciplinary team including (but not > limited to) General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Community Matrons, > District Nurses, Community Geriatrician and Care Home staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate studies including having passed the national examination for Physician Associates
- Registration on the Faculty of Physician Associates Managed Voluntary Register -post qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Evidence of understanding of the needs of the healthcare sector and the patients/service users it serves
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
- Capacity to manage time and information effectively
- Capacity to operate under pressure whilst maintaining high standards of care and professionalism
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
- Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with change
- Shows self-discipline and commitment
- Conscientious, responsible and discreet
- Flexible and co-operative approach to work and working with colleagues
- Team player - with the capacity to take on board the perspectives of other's and treats them with understanding
- Self motivated, proactive and innovative
- Attentive to detail and quality of work
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy - demonstrating respect for all
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate studies including having passed the national examination for Physician Associates
- Registration on the Faculty of Physician Associates Managed Voluntary Register -post qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Evidence of understanding of the needs of the healthcare sector and the patients/service users it serves
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
- Capacity to manage time and information effectively
- Capacity to operate under pressure whilst maintaining high standards of care and professionalism
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
- Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with change
- Shows self-discipline and commitment
- Conscientious, responsible and discreet
- Flexible and co-operative approach to work and working with colleagues
- Team player - with the capacity to take on board the perspectives of other's and treats them with understanding
- Self motivated, proactive and innovative
- Attentive to detail and quality of work
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy - demonstrating respect for all
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
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).
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.
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).
