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The Wick Surgery

Physicians Associate 1 Year fixed term contract

The closing date is 06 February 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Physicians Associate to join our friendly well established team based in East London. The successful candidate will work alongside our team of GP's to provide care for our patients from history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of conditions under the GP's supervision. You will be expected to perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skills and knowledge.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have be expected to take medical histories, perform physical examinations, review test results and deliver treatment as required. Candidates should be able to see patients presenting with both acute problems and ongoing conditions, visiting housebound patients when needed. 

GP support and supervision will be available for the candidate with a named duty doctor allocated to them daily for guidance.

About us

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced physicians associate to join our practice, work alongside our team and to develop expertise further.

Details

Date posted

07 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0599-26-0000

Job locations

10 Kenworthy Road

London

E9 5TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

  • Assessing, examining, diagnosing and treating patients.
  • Conducting telephone and face to face consultations, discussing test results and investigations. 
  • Assessing and dealing with urgent on the day appointments and routine follow-ups
  • Undertake home visits where appropriate 
  • Provide care to patients using the clinical guidelines
  • Support patients with preventative healthcare

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

  • Assessing, examining, diagnosing and treating patients.
  • Conducting telephone and face to face consultations, discussing test results and investigations. 
  • Assessing and dealing with urgent on the day appointments and routine follow-ups
  • Undertake home visits where appropriate 
  • Provide care to patients using the clinical guidelines
  • Support patients with preventative healthcare

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Post graduate diploma or degree(physicians associate)
  • 1 year minimum experience working as a physicians associate
  • Experience in triage
  • Experienced in dealing with a range of clinical conditions
  • Disclosure and Barring service check

Desirable

  • Previous experience in primary care setting
  • knowledge of Emis Web
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Post graduate diploma or degree(physicians associate)
  • 1 year minimum experience working as a physicians associate
  • Experience in triage
  • Experienced in dealing with a range of clinical conditions
  • Disclosure and Barring service check

Desirable

  • Previous experience in primary care setting
  • knowledge of Emis Web

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Wick Surgery

Address

10 Kenworthy Road

London

E9 5TD


Employer's website

https://thewickhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Wick Surgery

Address

10 Kenworthy Road

London

E9 5TD


Employer's website

https://thewickhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Claire Lawrence

claire.lawrence2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

07 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0599-26-0000

Job locations

10 Kenworthy Road

London

E9 5TD


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