Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Physician Associate to
join our Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme Team in the North & West
Primary Care Network. The role will predominantly be based at Ryeland and
Weobley & Staunton Practices however there may be requirement to support
other practices in the network too.
Applicants should be qualified PAs who, acting within their
professional boundaries, will provide care for patients from initial history
taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and appropriate follow up
and evaluation of care.
The role will work collaboratively with other members of the
Primary Care Team within the policies and procedures of their practice and the
Integrated Care Board.
The PCN role offers a range of opportunities well matched to
the skill mix and competencies encompassed in the P.A.
The successful candidate:
- Will be
passionate about upholding excellent standards of care and responsive to
specific needs of the community, patients, families and carers
- You will
be motivated to contribute to practice and network development of services
- You will
be a keen team player with excellent organisational skills and the ability to
work under pressure at times
- You will
be open to new ideas and able to implement systems to deliver services
differently and better.
Main duties of the job
PCNs are the future for delivering holistic and person-centred care. We can offer Physician Associates an opportunity to join a team with a huge range of expertise and play a part in this exciting transformation in health.
The Physician Associate will work collaboratively as part of
the general practice multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients,
supporting the delivery of the Primary Care Network priorities for improved
health and care across our geographical area.
The Physicians
Associate will:
Providing
direct clinical care to patients; taking medical histories, performing physical
examinations, analysis, diagnosis and explaining medical problems during
consultations and home visits. This may be as part of the Duty Team or in
routine clinics.
Supporting
elderly and frail patients living at home or in Care Homes. Providing
anticipatory and personalised care planning
Contributing
to the clinical development of network practices helping to establish
appropriate systems to manage common chronic medical conditions, undertaking
audits and contributing to the development of policies.
About us
Taurus Healthcare was established in 2012, as the provider
arm of the GP Federation serving 185,000 patients in Herefordshire. Founded and
owned by the partners of the entire Herefordshire Primary Care community,
Taurus is focused on providing excellent out of hospital services for patients.
Our ethos is to provide high quality and cost-effective health outcomes that
are delivered as close as possible to the patients home, whilst ensuring that
patients who do require in hospital services are seen as quickly and
effectively as possible.
The North & West Herefordshire PCN GP practices serve
rural and market town communities responding to the wide - ranging health needs
of the population. The network includes Kington Medical Practice, Ryeland
Surgery Leominster, The Mortimer Medical Practice, Tenbury Wells Surgery and
Weobley and Staunton on Wye surgeries. It is a highly organised and forward
looking PCN with strong relationships between practices and community
providers.
The N&W PCN team is committed to understanding and
responding proactively to the needs of their most vulnerable patients,
supporting them to enjoy good health and independence and for as long as
possible.
Come and work with us and be part of this exciting new
development, working in partnership with patients and enabling excellent care.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, if you are interested,
please submit your application as early as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participate
in all treatment and preventative healthcare services in the Practice as
delegated and agreed by the supervising physician(s).
- Provide
direct clinical care to patients using established local and national clinical
guidelines.
- Interview
patients, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, analyse,
diagnose and explain medical problems during consultations and home visits.
- Recommend
and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment. Administer
opportunistic immunisation as appropriate eg influenza vaccine.
- Request
and interpret results of laboratory investigations when necessary. Review and
communicate results where appropriate.
- Consult
and refer patients to physicians, medical specialists and other health
professionals as appropriate; in primary, secondary or community care.
- Instruct
and educate patients in all matters relating to their physical and mental
health. This may include medication, diet, social habits, contraception,
lifestyle and preventative healthcare.
- Conduct
telephone consultations which may involve discussing the results and
implications of laboratory investigations with patients as well as dealing
appropriately with routine and emergency complaints.
Please see the Job Description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participate
in all treatment and preventative healthcare services in the Practice as
delegated and agreed by the supervising physician(s).
- Provide
direct clinical care to patients using established local and national clinical
guidelines.
- Interview
patients, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, analyse,
diagnose and explain medical problems during consultations and home visits.
- Recommend
and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment. Administer
opportunistic immunisation as appropriate eg influenza vaccine.
- Request
and interpret results of laboratory investigations when necessary. Review and
communicate results where appropriate.
- Consult
and refer patients to physicians, medical specialists and other health
professionals as appropriate; in primary, secondary or community care.
- Instruct
and educate patients in all matters relating to their physical and mental
health. This may include medication, diet, social habits, contraception,
lifestyle and preventative healthcare.
- Conduct
telephone consultations which may involve discussing the results and
implications of laboratory investigations with patients as well as dealing
appropriately with routine and emergency complaints.
Please see the Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- If UK Trained:
- Degree at 2:2 level or above
- PG Dip in Physician Associate Studies from a UK PA programme
- Current and valid certification or re-certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes registration on the UK Physician Associate Register (the PA Managed Voluntary Register)
- If US Trained:
- Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes registration on the UK Physician Associate Register (the PA Managed Voluntary Register)
Desirable
- If US Trained:
- MSc Degree in Physician Associate Studies, Physician Assistant Studies or Medical Sciences
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a medicine environment
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of preventative medicine and chronic disease management
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement
Essential
- To assist in the development of the Physician Associate role in the UK
- Assist in the educational development of Physician Associate students through student shadowing and/or teaching
Desirable
- An awareness of current developments and initiatives in health care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- If UK Trained:
- Degree at 2:2 level or above
- PG Dip in Physician Associate Studies from a UK PA programme
- Current and valid certification or re-certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes registration on the UK Physician Associate Register (the PA Managed Voluntary Register)
- If US Trained:
- Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes registration on the UK Physician Associate Register (the PA Managed Voluntary Register)
Desirable
- If US Trained:
- MSc Degree in Physician Associate Studies, Physician Assistant Studies or Medical Sciences
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a medicine environment
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of preventative medicine and chronic disease management
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement
Essential
- To assist in the development of the Physician Associate role in the UK
- Assist in the educational development of Physician Associate students through student shadowing and/or teaching
Desirable
- An awareness of current developments and initiatives in health care
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).
