Job summary
The
Physician Associate will act within their professional boundaries to provide
care for the presenting
patient from initial history taking and clinical assessment through to the
diagnosis,treatment
and evaluation of care.
They will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making
process, including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe
care for all patients.
They will work collaboratively with the healthcare team
to meet the
needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. The PA
will provide
a holistic and clinical service, with support from GPs as required,
implementing agreed
management plans and following approved protocols as appropriate.
The PA will
be expected
on a typical day to carry out some home visits and consult with patients who
present on the
day and via booked appointments. The PA will also review and act appropriately
on blood
results and referrals/correspondence regarding their patients.
Main duties of the job
Under
supervision of a GP, you will be required to:
Work
clinical sessions consisting of either telephone triage appointments, face to
face appointments or both
Conduct
home visits (acute (on the day) and chronic (holistic assessments)
Triage
incoming pathology results and documents
Complete
medical reports such as insurance, occupational health and DVLA
Act
upon alerts (e.g. QOF, local enhanced services etc.) and reminders during a
consultation.
Provide clinical services required (within own
competencies) as part of the APMS
About us
Community Care PCN are a relatively newly formed Primary Care Network. The practices are Hall Green Health, Swanswell and Northbrook Group Practice.
The practices within the PCN have been working together for some time and are committed to collaborative working in order to maximise efficiencies and better manage the clinical and administrative workloads.
The introduction of Primary Care Network funding is enabling the PCN to move our collaborative working to the next level.
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and skilled Physician Associate to join the PCN working across the practices.
Salary will be dependant on experience and existing qualifications.
The successful candidate will be line managed by one of the member practices Practice Managers and clinically managed by the Clinical Director.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Physician Associate will act within their professional boundaries to provide
care for the presenting
patient from initial history taking and clinical assessment through to the
diagnosis, treatment
and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making
process, including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe
care for all patients. They will work collaboratively with the healthcare team
to meet the
needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. The PA
will provide
a holistic and clinical service, with support from GPs as required,
implementing agreed
management plans and following approved protocols as appropriate. The PA will
be expected
on a typical day to carry out some home visits and consult with patients who
present on the
day and via booked appointments. The PA will also review and act appropriately
on blood
results and referrals/correspondence regarding their patients.
Mentorship
and supervision will be provided by designated senior medical personnel. Thelevel
and type of supervision will be dependent on the post holders acquisition of
skills andknowledge and determined by the organisations
clinical governance arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Physician Associate will act within their professional boundaries to provide
care for the presenting
patient from initial history taking and clinical assessment through to the
diagnosis, treatment
and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making
process, including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe
care for all patients. They will work collaboratively with the healthcare team
to meet the
needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. The PA
will provide
a holistic and clinical service, with support from GPs as required,
implementing agreed
management plans and following approved protocols as appropriate. The PA will
be expected
on a typical day to carry out some home visits and consult with patients who
present on the
day and via booked appointments. The PA will also review and act appropriately
on blood
results and referrals/correspondence regarding their patients.
Mentorship
and supervision will be provided by designated senior medical personnel. Thelevel
and type of supervision will be dependent on the post holders acquisition of
skills andknowledge and determined by the organisations
clinical governance arrangements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate medical training in Physician Associate Studies (UK)
Desirable
- Mandatory registration with the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
- Appropriate certification in Information Governance
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a physician associate
- High level of personal and professional accountability and autonomy.
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
- Understanding and experience of research and audit.
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
- Experience of developing effective working relationships.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate medical training in Physician Associate Studies (UK)
Desirable
- Mandatory registration with the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
- Appropriate certification in Information Governance
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a physician associate
- High level of personal and professional accountability and autonomy.
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
- Understanding and experience of research and audit.
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
- Experience of developing effective working relationships.
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.