Job summary
Be part of a New Wave of Health for the Isle of Dogs
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic team of experienced (or newly qualified).
Physican Associates, to be part of a new team, working in primary care across the Isle of Dogs in Tower Hamlets.
The Healthy Island Partnership has been in operation for over 12 years and during this time has been at the forefront of many important changes to the health and wellbeing of local people. Excellent clinical achievement matched by work in the community around self-health has been a hallmark of Network success.
This is a full time, permanent position which included CPD training sessions. You will need Certification of the PA National Examination and Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, including registration on the PA Managed Voluntary Register.
Interview: F2F interviews Thursday 9th March 2023. Please be available on these dates.
Main duties of the job
As a new Physician Associate (PA) you will be embedded within one of our four local GP practices directly under the supervision of a doctor as part of the medical team. You will also be part of a Network Team of PAs, looking at area-wide tasks and embedding the PA approach into the ethos of our Healthy Island Wellbeing Team. www.healthyislandth.com.
If you would like the challenge of bringing your skills to working in a diverse, fast growing and dynamic community, then this could be the right role for you!
About us
Tower Hamlets
GP Care Group (the Care Group) was incorporated as a community interest company
limited by shares in September 2014.
Every general practice in Tower Hamlets owns one share of £1. The Care
Group was formed to manage borough level contracts on behalf of the practices,
deliver primary care led services and support general practices, and to be the
provider voice of primary care in the wider health and social care system.
The Care
Group is also a member of Tower Hamlets Together, a place-based integrated
partnership, which includes Bart's Health, East London NHS Foundation Trust, the
London Borough of Tower Hamlets and the Council for Voluntary Services.
The key priorities for the Care Group are:
- Innovation
and support for primary care
- Being
a great place to work
- Integrating
primary and community care
- Providing
of high-quality cost-effective care to local people
- Influencing
improvements in health outcomes
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overall purpose of the role:
Physician Associates are
trained healthcare professionals who work directly under the supervision of a doctor as part of the
medical team. They are usually generalists with broad medical knowledge but can develop expertise/specialisms in a
field. The responsibilities of the role include direct patient contact through
assessment, examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment. The Physician
Associate will have a key role in supporting delivery of the Network Contract
DES Service specifications.
The Role
As
part of this new and exciting role you will be working in local GP practices
and provide relevant clinical advice for the presenting patient from initial
history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of
care. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care,
including assessment and diagnostic skills.
You will demonstrate critical thinking in the
decision-making process. Under the supervision of a GP and the PCN Clinical
Director, you will work collaboratively as part of the Primary Care team and
provide clinical advice to meet the needs of patients, and their
relatives/carers, while at all times working within the agreed policies and
procedures supporting the way care is provided.
Authority to assess
and treat will be granted in line with demonstrated skills and competencies.
Mentorship and supervision will be provided by a designated GP at all times.
The level and type of supervision will be dependent on the post holders
possession of skills and knowledge and be determined by those providing
mentoring and supervision. Opportunities and support will be given for
successful candidates to broaden their relevant skill base.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overall purpose of the role:
Physician Associates are
trained healthcare professionals who work directly under the supervision of a doctor as part of the
medical team. They are usually generalists with broad medical knowledge but can develop expertise/specialisms in a
field. The responsibilities of the role include direct patient contact through
assessment, examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment. The Physician
Associate will have a key role in supporting delivery of the Network Contract
DES Service specifications.
The Role
As
part of this new and exciting role you will be working in local GP practices
and provide relevant clinical advice for the presenting patient from initial
history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of
care. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care,
including assessment and diagnostic skills.
You will demonstrate critical thinking in the
decision-making process. Under the supervision of a GP and the PCN Clinical
Director, you will work collaboratively as part of the Primary Care team and
provide clinical advice to meet the needs of patients, and their
relatives/carers, while at all times working within the agreed policies and
procedures supporting the way care is provided.
Authority to assess
and treat will be granted in line with demonstrated skills and competencies.
Mentorship and supervision will be provided by a designated GP at all times.
The level and type of supervision will be dependent on the post holders
possession of skills and knowledge and be determined by those providing
mentoring and supervision. Opportunities and support will be given for
successful candidates to broaden their relevant skill base.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certification of passing the PA National Examination
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, including registration on the PA Managed Voluntary Register
- MSc Degree / PgD in Physician Associate Studies
- BA/BSc degree prior to undertaking PA programme
Desirable
- Immunisation/Vaccination Training
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work both autonomously and in a team
- Ability to liaise effectively with the wider healthcare community
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting views
Experience
Essential
- Experienced or new Physician Associate graduate with associated clinical experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Primary Care environment
- Experience of preventative medicine and management of patients with long term conditions and complex needs
- Experience of seeing, assessing and treating acutely unwell people presenting in Primary Care
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of all relevant and related aspects of anatomy and physiology
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of General Practice conditions, treatments and pharmacology. Ability to support doctors in decision making.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- IT literate
Desirable
- Clean and valid driving license
- Willingness to undertake home visits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certification of passing the PA National Examination
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, including registration on the PA Managed Voluntary Register
- MSc Degree / PgD in Physician Associate Studies
- BA/BSc degree prior to undertaking PA programme
Desirable
- Immunisation/Vaccination Training
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work both autonomously and in a team
- Ability to liaise effectively with the wider healthcare community
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting views
Experience
Essential
- Experienced or new Physician Associate graduate with associated clinical experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Primary Care environment
- Experience of preventative medicine and management of patients with long term conditions and complex needs
- Experience of seeing, assessing and treating acutely unwell people presenting in Primary Care
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of all relevant and related aspects of anatomy and physiology
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of General Practice conditions, treatments and pharmacology. Ability to support doctors in decision making.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- IT literate
Desirable
- Clean and valid driving license
- Willingness to undertake home visits
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).
