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The Elms Surgery

Physician Associate

The closing date is 15 March 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Physician Associate to join our clinical team. This role is ideal for a PA with solid primary care experience who is confident managing undifferentiated presentations and long-term conditions, with appropriate GP supervision.

Main duties of the job

  • Independent management of acute and routine presentations within agreed scope
  • Management of long terms conditions and chronic diseases (e.g. asthma, diabetes, COPD, hypertension, frailty, dementia, LD)
  • Same-day and pre-booked appointments (face-to-face, telephone, and online)
  • Requesting and interpreting investigations
  • Developing and reviewing management plans in collaboration with supervising GPs
  • Contributing to clinical decision-making within the MDT
  • Supporting and mentoring less experienced PAs or trainees if required
  • Participation in audits, QI projects, and practice development
  • Accurate and timely clinical documentation using EMIS

About us

The Elms Surgery is a forward-thinking, well-established GP practice caring for approximately 9500 patients. We have a strong multidisciplinary team including experienced 3 GPs, 5 Physician Associates, a Clinical Pharmacist, first contact physiotherapist, and social prescriber. Clinicians are supported by an efficient and friendly Admin & Reception team.

We value continuity of care, clinical excellence, and staff wellbeing.

The practice is based in Central Watford with excellent road, train and bus links.

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3042-PA-Jan-26

Job locations

38 The Avenue

Watford

Hertfordshire

WD17 4NT


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an qualified PA, with GMC registration and a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in General Practice.

Please note that should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy at an earlier date. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to avoid disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an qualified PA, with GMC registration and a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in General Practice.

Please note that should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy at an earlier date. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in General Practice

Desirable

  • Experience running chronic disease clinics
  • Experience supervising or mentoring junior clinicians
  • Special interest or skill (e.g. minor illness, urgent care, womens health, elderly care, LD checks, Smear taker)
  • Experienced in seeing children

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Physician Associate (PGDip/MSc)
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in General Practice

Desirable

  • Experience running chronic disease clinics
  • Experience supervising or mentoring junior clinicians
  • Special interest or skill (e.g. minor illness, urgent care, womens health, elderly care, LD checks, Smear taker)
  • Experienced in seeing children

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Physician Associate (PGDip/MSc)

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 Elms Surgery

Address

38 The Avenue

Watford

Hertfordshire

WD17 4NT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Elms Surgery

Address

38 The Avenue

Watford

Hertfordshire

WD17 4NT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Fran Howe

elms.admin7956@nhs.net

01923224203

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3042-PA-Jan-26

Job locations

38 The Avenue

Watford

Hertfordshire

WD17 4NT


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