Job summary
This
is a fantastic opportunity to join Better Health MCR, a leading Primary Care
Network.
We are on a mission, to think differently, to break
down barriers and to improve the lives of our local communities. Our mission is
rightly ambitious, and it's on thats shared by our team who share our values,
to be caring and curious in all that we do. To achieve this, we continue to
build our network team bringing together a service that puts the wellbeing of
patients at the heart of what we do.
At Better Health MCR our people are our biggest
asset. We are a not-for-profit social enterprise reinvesting in our patients,
and importantly, in our staff.
We are excited to expand our team of Physician
Associates along with our already diverse and experienced clinical team to help
us further our mission to improve lives.
Main duties of the job
You will be based at one site, have strong links to
the PCN wide PA team and be part of the wider PCN clinical team.
You will see adults and children presenting with new
and ongoing acute and long-term conditions. You will support them through
initial history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment,
referrals and ongoing support. You will work with supervision.
You will work closely with our in-house clinical and
non-clinical team to ensure excellent provision of healthcare for our patients.
You will be committed to the health needs of diverse
of diverse and deprived inner-city practices.
Training and development is second nature to our
organisation and this applies to all our staff. We encourage areas of special
interest and expect the team to participate in projects and audits, to improve
our services and health of patients, protected time is provided.
About us
We
are Better Health MCR: thinking differently, breaking barriers, improving
lives. You can read more about us on our website and in our mission document,
using the links on the right.
We are a
friendly, forward-thinking, not-for-profit social enterprise providing primary
care medical services in Manchester. We operate three GP practices: The Robert
Darbishire Practice in Rusholme Health Centre (which is also head office) and
which has a branch at The University of Manchester, Brooklands Medical Practice
in Wythenshawe, and The Whitswood Practice in Alexandra Park Health Centre. In
total we have over 44,000 patients.
Our patients are
very diverse and include established communities as well as new communities
from all over the world. We have good links with the University and a sizeable
student population.
Our staff team of
about 120 people has a great mix of skills and experience. We have exciting
plans to expand this team even more, to help us further our mission to improve
lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An outline of the
job is above. For the full job description please see the supporting document
on the right/below.
The post is part-time
(22.5 hours over 3 days) and will be mostly based at The Robert Darbishire
Practice, although you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites
as needed. The usual working hours are between 9am 6pm.
Salary will be in
the range £46148 to £48526 pro rata (full-time is 37.5 hours), depending on experience. We
offer membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and 5.4-6.6 weeks' holiday
(depending on NHS service) plus bank holidays (pro rata). (The post is not
subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions.)
Recruitment process
Please apply
using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are
applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this
setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person
specification. The information you provide should be clear and concise. You
should not use AI; if it appears that you have used AI your application may be
automatically disregarded.
The closing date for applications is 27th June 2025. This date
may be brought forward if there are a large number of applications, so please
do not delay.
Short-listed
candidates will be informed via email / phone.
Formal
interviews will take place on week commencing 14th July 2025.
Better Health
MCR Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Real Living
Wage employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An outline of the
job is above. For the full job description please see the supporting document
on the right/below.
The post is part-time
(22.5 hours over 3 days) and will be mostly based at The Robert Darbishire
Practice, although you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites
as needed. The usual working hours are between 9am 6pm.
Salary will be in
the range £46148 to £48526 pro rata (full-time is 37.5 hours), depending on experience. We
offer membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and 5.4-6.6 weeks' holiday
(depending on NHS service) plus bank holidays (pro rata). (The post is not
subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions.)
Recruitment process
Please apply
using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are
applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this
setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person
specification. The information you provide should be clear and concise. You
should not use AI; if it appears that you have used AI your application may be
automatically disregarded.
The closing date for applications is 27th June 2025. This date
may be brought forward if there are a large number of applications, so please
do not delay.
Short-listed
candidates will be informed via email / phone.
Formal
interviews will take place on week commencing 14th July 2025.
Better Health
MCR Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Real Living
Wage employer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma/Masters level qualification in Physician Associate/Advanced Practice (or equivalent).
- Registration on the GMC Register for PAs and GMC number.
Personal Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible in approach to work.
- A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills showing care and empathy.
- The ability to work as a member of a busy multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of individuals both verbally and in writing.
- The ability to communicate and interact with the public in a discreet and sensitive manner, recognising their needs for alternative methods and styles of communication.
- Good organisational skills.
- A strong commitment to providing a high standard of care that is responsive and flexible.
- Willingness and aptitude to be involved in teaching.
- A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car on a daily basis (alternatives will be considered). Car insurance must cover business use.
Other
Essential
- A commitment to our organisational values to provide the best possible service to a diverse inner-city population.
- An excellent attendance record in previous roles.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of General Practice.
- Experience of working independently.
- Good IT and keyboard skills.
- A commitment to professional and personal development, with evidence of recent study and learning.
- Minimum 12 months experience as a Physician Associate
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care as a PA in General Practice.
- Experience of online and/or telephone consulting.
- Experience and skills in management of patients with complex needs.
- Experience of health promotion and/or health screening.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma/Masters level qualification in Physician Associate/Advanced Practice (or equivalent).
- Registration on the GMC Register for PAs and GMC number.
Personal Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible in approach to work.
- A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills showing care and empathy.
- The ability to work as a member of a busy multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of individuals both verbally and in writing.
- The ability to communicate and interact with the public in a discreet and sensitive manner, recognising their needs for alternative methods and styles of communication.
- Good organisational skills.
- A strong commitment to providing a high standard of care that is responsive and flexible.
- Willingness and aptitude to be involved in teaching.
- A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car on a daily basis (alternatives will be considered). Car insurance must cover business use.
Other
Essential
- A commitment to our organisational values to provide the best possible service to a diverse inner-city population.
- An excellent attendance record in previous roles.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of General Practice.
- Experience of working independently.
- Good IT and keyboard skills.
- A commitment to professional and personal development, with evidence of recent study and learning.
- Minimum 12 months experience as a Physician Associate
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care as a PA in General Practice.
- Experience of online and/or telephone consulting.
- Experience and skills in management of patients with complex needs.
- Experience of health promotion and/or health screening.
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).
