Job summary
The Clinical Physician Assistant (PA) will work as part of the general practice multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centred clinical care under the supervision of a named GP. The role includes assessment and management of patients presenting with a wide range of acute, chronic, and preventative healthcare needs.
In addition, the post holder will actively support primary carebased research and quality improvement projects, including patient identification and recruitment, data collection, and study delivery, contributing to the practices research portfolio and evidence-based service development.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
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Conduct patient consultations (face-to-face, telephone, and digital) for acute, chronic, and preventative care
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Take comprehensive medical histories and perform appropriate physical examinations
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Formulate differential diagnoses and management plans under GP supervision
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Manage long-term conditions in line with local and national guidelines
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Request, review, and act on investigations within scope of practice
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Provide follow-up care, safety-netting, and appropriate onward referrals
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Contribute to health promotion, screening, and vaccination programmes
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Accurately document consultations in the clinical system (e.g. EMIS)
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Participate in clinical meetings, MDT discussions, and practice meetings
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Escalate complex or high-risk cases appropriately to supervising GPs.
Research Responsibilities (Primary Care Focus)
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Support the delivery of research studies
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Identify and screen eligible patients for research studies during routine clinics
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Assist with patient approach, recruitment, and informed consent processes
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Conduct research-related appointments and follow-ups as delegated
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Collect, enter, and maintain accurate research data in line with study protocols
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Maintain study documentation and comply with ethical and governance requirements
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Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and data protection regulations
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Liaise with GP investigators, research nurses and external collaborators
About us
Eynsham Medical Group is a well-established NHS GP practice serving around 15,000-16,000 patients from two sites: Eynsham Medical Centre and Long Hanborough Surgery in West Oxfordshire. It provides a comprehensive range of primary care services, including acute and chronic disease management, preventive care, vaccinations, and access to both face-to-face and online consultations.
The practice caters to a diverse patient population, including a significant proportion of older adults. Facilities at both sites are accessible and designed to support patient needs. The practice is inspected by the Care Quality Commission and previously rated Goodoverall, recognising safe, compassionate, and patient-centred care
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical ResponsibilitiesPatient consultations across modalities: Deliver facetoface, telephone, and digital consultations for acute, chronic, and preventative care.
- Comprehensive historytaking and examinations: Obtain detailed medical histories and perform appropriate physical assessments.
- Clinical reasoning and management planning: Formulate differential diagnoses and develop management plans under GP supervision.
- Longterm condition management: Support ongoing care in line with local and national clinical guidelines.
- Investigations and followup: Request, interpret, and act upon investigations within scope of practice.
- Safetynetting and referrals: Provide followup care, ensure robust safetynetting, and arrange onward referrals when appropriate.
- Health promotion and preventative care: Contribute to screening, vaccination, and healthpromotion initiatives.
- Clinical documentation: Record consultations accurately and promptly in the clinical system (e.g., EMIS).
- Team collaboration: Participate in clinical meetings, MDT discussions, and practice meetings.
- Escalation of complex cases: Identify and escalate highrisk or complex presentations to supervising GPs.
- Research Responsibilities (Primary Care Focus)
- Support delivery of research studies: Assist in the implementation of primary care research projects within the practice.
- Patient identification and screening: Identify eligible patients during routine clinics and support screening processes.
- Recruitment and informed consent: Approach patients, discuss study participation, and support informed consent procedures.
- Research appointments and followups: Conduct delegated researchrelated visits and followup assessments.
- Data collection and entry: Collect, record, and maintain accurate research data in accordance with study protocols.
- Study documentation and governance: Maintain essential documentation and ensure compliance with ethical and governance standards.
- Good Clinical Practice compliance: Adhere to GCP principles and data protection regulations.
- Collaboration with research teams: Liaise with GP investigators, research nurses, and external research partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical ResponsibilitiesPatient consultations across modalities: Deliver facetoface, telephone, and digital consultations for acute, chronic, and preventative care.
- Comprehensive historytaking and examinations: Obtain detailed medical histories and perform appropriate physical assessments.
- Clinical reasoning and management planning: Formulate differential diagnoses and develop management plans under GP supervision.
- Longterm condition management: Support ongoing care in line with local and national clinical guidelines.
- Investigations and followup: Request, interpret, and act upon investigations within scope of practice.
- Safetynetting and referrals: Provide followup care, ensure robust safetynetting, and arrange onward referrals when appropriate.
- Health promotion and preventative care: Contribute to screening, vaccination, and healthpromotion initiatives.
- Clinical documentation: Record consultations accurately and promptly in the clinical system (e.g., EMIS).
- Team collaboration: Participate in clinical meetings, MDT discussions, and practice meetings.
- Escalation of complex cases: Identify and escalate highrisk or complex presentations to supervising GPs.
- Research Responsibilities (Primary Care Focus)
- Support delivery of research studies: Assist in the implementation of primary care research projects within the practice.
- Patient identification and screening: Identify eligible patients during routine clinics and support screening processes.
- Recruitment and informed consent: Approach patients, discuss study participation, and support informed consent procedures.
- Research appointments and followups: Conduct delegated researchrelated visits and followup assessments.
- Data collection and entry: Collect, record, and maintain accurate research data in accordance with study protocols.
- Study documentation and governance: Maintain essential documentation and ensure compliance with ethical and governance standards.
- Good Clinical Practice compliance: Adhere to GCP principles and data protection regulations.
- Collaboration with research teams: Liaise with GP investigators, research nurses, and external research partners.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Must have experience working in Primary Care as a Physician Assistant.
- Must be Qualified Physician Assistant with current registration.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to professional development.
- Strong clinical assessment and decisionmaking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Interest or experience in primary care research (desirable).
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Must have experience working in Primary Care as a Physician Assistant.
- Must be Qualified Physician Assistant with current registration.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to professional development.
- Strong clinical assessment and decisionmaking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Interest or experience in primary care research (desirable).
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
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).
