Job summary
We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed Physician Associate to join our team at Tudor Medical Group. Our practice is located in Wolverhampton with a 23,150 patient list size over 4 locations, all within close proximity.
We have an experienced clinical team comprising of:
- General Practitioners
- Physician Associates (Currently 4)
- Pharmacist Practitioners
- Nurse Practitioners
- Clinical Pharmacists
- Pharmacist Technicians
- Physiotherapist
- Mental Health Practitioner
There is an experienced nursing, administrative and managerial team to enable efficient and enjoyable team work. A streamlined proactive approach to daily work allows for a manageable daily workload. Systems used include Emis Web, Docman, Lexacom and AccuRx.
Main duties of the job
The Physician Associate will support the GPs and clinical team. The role will require the post holder to run their own clinics ensuring appropriate history taking, examination, differential diagnosis and management plan formulated within their capability.
There will be a variety of duties including:
- Face to face consultations
- Telephone consultations
- Home
visits
- Dealing
with queries / tasks
- Test Results
- Correspondence
- Private medical reports
- Weekly self directed learning with Practitioner colleagues.
The role and responsibilities are not exhaustive or limited to the above.
Training will be provided in these areas above, however existing experience is beneficial.
The Physician Associate will be assessing the health care needs of patients and making
professional, clinical decisions as part of patient consultations. This will include safe and appropriate prescribing / treatment plans which are always under supervision of an experienced General Practitioner.
About us
Tudor Medical Group is an enjoyable
place of work. There are circa 50 members of staff who have a broad experience
of primary care and are friendly and supportive. We truly believe work should
be enjoyable and rewarding. The patient demographics served are diverse
and the services we provide are well appreciated.
The Physician Associate will have access to a Supervising General Practitioner for clinical support and advice at all times. All staff work across all 4 locations adding variety to the role. There is a weekly protected training session for all allied health professionals to meet, socialise and develop themselves further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. Responsibilities will reflect requirements of the NHS GP Contracts, and as such may be subject to change as services adapt.
A brief summary includes the following:
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and dealing with queries/tasks, paperwork, reports, referrals and correspondence in a timely manner.
All clinical / admin work must always be carried out within the PA's own competence and advice sought where needed by the supervising GP.
Carry out home visits on patients (where appropriate) who are unable to attend the Practice, due to their current clinical condition; Ensuring all visits are promptly actioned safely on a daily basis
Undertake clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Analyse and interpret history, presenting symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information, to develop appropriate differential diagnosis.
Respond appropriately to patients, relatives and carers in relation to diagnosis and treatment options.
Assume responsibility and accountability for own decisions and Practices and strive to attain the highest standards of Practice.
Assessing the health care needs of patients with differentiated and undifferentiated / undiagnosed problems seeking help from a clinician where needed.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health within in own competence.
Providing counselling and health education within own competence.
Referring patients to other care providers as appropriate.
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
Collecting data for audit purposes when requested
Requesting in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate and if qualified to do so.(All prescriptions are reviewed by a prescribing clinician before being issued)
In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake a large range of normal duties and responsibilities associated with working within primary care with supervision and support where needed.
Responsibilities noted are not exhaustive and not limited to the above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients. Responsibilities will reflect requirements of the NHS GP Contracts, and as such may be subject to change as services adapt.
A brief summary includes the following:
In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and dealing with queries/tasks, paperwork, reports, referrals and correspondence in a timely manner.
All clinical / admin work must always be carried out within the PA's own competence and advice sought where needed by the supervising GP.
Carry out home visits on patients (where appropriate) who are unable to attend the Practice, due to their current clinical condition; Ensuring all visits are promptly actioned safely on a daily basis
Undertake clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Analyse and interpret history, presenting symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information, to develop appropriate differential diagnosis.
Respond appropriately to patients, relatives and carers in relation to diagnosis and treatment options.
Assume responsibility and accountability for own decisions and Practices and strive to attain the highest standards of Practice.
Assessing the health care needs of patients with differentiated and undifferentiated / undiagnosed problems seeking help from a clinician where needed.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.
Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.
In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health within in own competence.
Providing counselling and health education within own competence.
Referring patients to other care providers as appropriate.
Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
Collecting data for audit purposes when requested
Requesting in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate and if qualified to do so.(All prescriptions are reviewed by a prescribing clinician before being issued)
In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake a large range of normal duties and responsibilities associated with working within primary care with supervision and support where needed.
Responsibilities noted are not exhaustive and not limited to the above.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 1) Experience of working in a primary care environment as a qualified Physician Associate
- 2) Ability to make good, clear, concise medical notes
- 3) Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
- 4) Strong IT skills - including use of EMIS and Docman
- 5) Effective time management (planning & organising)
- 6) Commitment to education and training
- 7) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- 8) Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Qualifications
Essential
- 1) Post graduate diploma or degree (Physician Associate)
- 2) Member of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register
- 4) Evidence of commitment to on-going personal and professional development.
- 5) Hold a full UK driving License.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 1) Experience of working in a primary care environment as a qualified Physician Associate
- 2) Ability to make good, clear, concise medical notes
- 3) Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
- 4) Strong IT skills - including use of EMIS and Docman
- 5) Effective time management (planning & organising)
- 6) Commitment to education and training
- 7) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- 8) Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Qualifications
Essential
- 1) Post graduate diploma or degree (Physician Associate)
- 2) Member of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register
- 4) Evidence of commitment to on-going personal and professional development.
- 5) Hold a full UK driving License.
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).
