Job summary
SAPA5 PCN provides new and exciting opportunities for an
enthusiastic Physician Associate to work in General Practice. This is a
fantastic opportunity to develop clinical skills in a positive and a friendly environment.
We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, willing to learn and
have excellent communication and team working skills.
The successful candidate will be a suitably qualified
professional individual with high clinical standards and some general practice
experience is desirable.
Interviews will take place w/c 27 November 2023
Main duties of the job
The
responsibilities will include direct patient contact through assessment,
examination, investigation, diagnosis & treatment within physician associate
scope of clinical practice. The post-holder will provide holistic clinical
services to both acute & chronic conditions with support from the
multi-disciplinary team & will have a key role in supporting the delivery of
PCN contracted services.
Please see attached Job Description for more information.
About us
We are an
established PCN with a team of six GP Practices, holding a list size of
36,000+ We pride ourselves on our commitment to our staff & patients, delivering care to enable patients to optimise their health & well-being via a
multi-disciplinary team including Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurses, HCA's,
Physiotherapist, Dietician, Paramedic, Mental Health Practitioners, Social
Prescribers, Health Coaches, Care Coordinator & OT as well as non-clinical
staff. We are in the process of expanding to incorporate further areas of
expertise into our multi-disciplinary team. We offer our staff the opportunity
to develop their skills & competencies by providing in-house (& external, where appropriate) training & mentorship, in a supportive & nurturing
environment.
Most practices
within our PCN are training practices, which train GP Registrars, medical
students & nurses. We also have experience in training Physician
Associate trainees from both Sheffield University and Hallam University.
We are located in the
North of Sheffield, which offers an excellent country living experience
with a full range of housing & excellent schools, in easy reach of main
motorways, rail links & the beautiful Peak District National Park.
SAPA5 PCN can offer
- Negotiable hours
for the right candidate.
- Excellent mentoring & supervision within PCN practices.
- Excellent team
working environment.
- Start date as soon
as possible, but will wait for right candidate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
- Participate in all treatment and
preventative healthcare services within the PCN
- Undertake face to face, telephone and
online consultations for emergency or routine problems, as determined by the
Practice, including management of patients with long-term conditions.
Participate in all treatment and preventative healthcare services in the
Practice as delegated and agreed by the supervising GP(s).
- Perform diagnostic physical
examinations and treatment.
- Identify, signpost or refer patients
at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients
health.
- Organise onward investigation,
treatment and referral where appropriate.
- Ensure continuity of care, arranging
follow-up consultations or reviews as necessary
- Attend regular practice clinical
meetings.
- Support the clinical team with all
safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies.
- Under supervision of the GPs in the
practice, make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting
problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers
within the Organisation.
- Record clear and contemporaneous IT
based consultation notes to an agreed standard.
- Review and act on laboratory results
and clinical communication from Hospitals and other providers.
- Recognise, assess and refer where
appropriate patients presenting with mental health problems.
- Understand practice and local
policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients
appropriately.
- Be able to justify choice of
medication, and support patients in the use of their prescribed medication
(within own scope of practice).
- Be able to understand the impact of
comorbidities, other medications and poly-pharmacy.
- Deliver integrated patient centred
care through appropriate working with the wider primary care multi-disciplinary
team and social care networks.
- Conduct home visits and Care Home
visits (following adequate training).
- Assist the practices in achieving
their clinical targets and objectives in QOF, Local enhanced services etc.
- Participate in continuing
professional development opportunities and keep up to date with evidence-based
knowledge and competence in all aspects of your role, meeting clinical
governance guidelines for continuing professional development (CPD).
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).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
- Participate in all treatment and
preventative healthcare services within the PCN
- Undertake face to face, telephone and
online consultations for emergency or routine problems, as determined by the
Practice, including management of patients with long-term conditions.
Participate in all treatment and preventative healthcare services in the
Practice as delegated and agreed by the supervising GP(s).
- Perform diagnostic physical
examinations and treatment.
- Identify, signpost or refer patients
at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients
health.
- Organise onward investigation,
treatment and referral where appropriate.
- Ensure continuity of care, arranging
follow-up consultations or reviews as necessary
- Attend regular practice clinical
meetings.
- Support the clinical team with all
safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies.
- Under supervision of the GPs in the
practice, make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting
problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers
within the Organisation.
- Record clear and contemporaneous IT
based consultation notes to an agreed standard.
- Review and act on laboratory results
and clinical communication from Hospitals and other providers.
- Recognise, assess and refer where
appropriate patients presenting with mental health problems.
- Understand practice and local
policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients
appropriately.
- Be able to justify choice of
medication, and support patients in the use of their prescribed medication
(within own scope of practice).
- Be able to understand the impact of
comorbidities, other medications and poly-pharmacy.
- Deliver integrated patient centred
care through appropriate working with the wider primary care multi-disciplinary
team and social care networks.
- Conduct home visits and Care Home
visits (following adequate training).
- Assist the practices in achieving
their clinical targets and objectives in QOF, Local enhanced services etc.
- Participate in continuing
professional development opportunities and keep up to date with evidence-based
knowledge and competence in all aspects of your role, meeting clinical
governance guidelines for continuing professional development (CPD).
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).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients with complex needs.
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare.
- Understand the clinical governance and its implications for services.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting.
- Knowledge of research and audit methods.
- Experience of contract monitoring.
Values and Attitudes
Essential
- High levels of integrity and loyalty.
- Sensitive and empathetic.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Clear vision of role and commitment to working in Primary Care.
- Ability to work within the team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Postgraduate degree or equivalent in Physician Associate Studies from an accredited PA programme.
- Passed the UK Physician Associate National Re-Certification Exam.
Desirable
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which
- includes UK Physician Associate Registration.
- Current and valid certification or recertification by the UK Physician
- Associate National Examination.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients with complex needs.
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare.
- Understand the clinical governance and its implications for services.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting.
- Knowledge of research and audit methods.
- Experience of contract monitoring.
Values and Attitudes
Essential
- High levels of integrity and loyalty.
- Sensitive and empathetic.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Clear vision of role and commitment to working in Primary Care.
- Ability to work within the team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Postgraduate degree or equivalent in Physician Associate Studies from an accredited PA programme.
- Passed the UK Physician Associate National Re-Certification Exam.
Desirable
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which
- includes UK Physician Associate Registration.
- Current and valid certification or recertification by the UK Physician
- Associate National Examination.
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).