Job summary
As a Physician Associate you will be acting within your professional boundaries, providing care for patients from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care under the supervision of a GP. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients, in consultation with the relevant GP.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
Conduct patient consultations under appropriate clinical supervision
Perform comprehensive clinical assessments and examinations
Order and interpret diagnostic tests as clinically indicated
Develop and implement treatment plans under GP supervision
Provide minor procedures and treatments within scope of practice
Deliver specialized services including microsuctioning for earwax removal
Support chronic disease management and preventive care programs
Participate in urgent care provision when clinically appropriate
Administrative and Clinical Support
Comprehensive note summarization and accurate coding of patient records
Data quality management including coding review to support prevalence reporting and target-based work
Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and record keeping
Support practice quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit
Contribute to development of practice protocols and clinical guidelines
Assist with practice workflow optimization and efficiency measures
Clinical Coverage and Support
Provide clinical support during periods of varying staffing levels
Handle routine clinical queries and patient assessments
Manage appropriate urgent appointments and telephone consultations
Ensure continuity of care and maintain service standards
Work collaboratively with nursing staff and healthcare assistants
About us
Our modern and innovative GP practice in London combines the best aspects of traditional general practice with cutting-edge approaches to healthcare delivery. We are a dynamic team committed to clinical excellence and continuous improvement. Our collaborative culture fosters professional growth, with opportunities to mentor junior doctors, develop special interests, and take on leadership roles. We prioritise work-life balance, offer structured career progression, and provide robust professional support, including protected CPD time and mentorship programs. Join us to advance your career in a practice that values excellence and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, utilising history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan working in partnership with patients.
- Undertake consultations (in person and telephone) for emergency or routine problems including management of long-term conditions.
- Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports within your scope of competence. Discuss the result and implications of laboratory investigations with patients.
- Utilise local and national clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice.
- Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support with an emphasis on prevention and self-care.
- Refer patients directly to other services or agencies using appropriate referral pathways.
- Ensure safe handover of care within and outside the Practice as appropriate.
- Work directly with members of the MDT and support integrated patient-centred care through appropriate working with the wider primary care and social care networks.
- Identify community health needs and participate in the development of patient and family-centred strategies to address them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, utilising history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan working in partnership with patients.
- Undertake consultations (in person and telephone) for emergency or routine problems including management of long-term conditions.
- Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports within your scope of competence. Discuss the result and implications of laboratory investigations with patients.
- Utilise local and national clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice.
- Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support with an emphasis on prevention and self-care.
- Refer patients directly to other services or agencies using appropriate referral pathways.
- Ensure safe handover of care within and outside the Practice as appropriate.
- Work directly with members of the MDT and support integrated patient-centred care through appropriate working with the wider primary care and social care networks.
- Identify community health needs and participate in the development of patient and family-centred strategies to address them.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma or Master's degree in Physician Associate Studies from an approved program
- Current registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) as a Physician Associate
- Successful completion of the Physician Associate National Exam (PANE)
- Commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning
- Strong clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Proficiency in clinical documentation and medical coding systems
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Flexibility and adaptability in a busy general practice environment
- Understanding of NHS structure and primary care operations
- Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement
Desirable
- Experience or placement training in general practice or primary care settings
- Familiarity with EMIS clinical systems or similar electronic health records
- Training in minor procedures including microsuctioning and basic wound care
- Interest in chronic disease management and preventive healthcare
- Experience with clinical audit, research, or quality improvement projects
- Additional language skills relevant to diverse patient populations
- Understanding of QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) requirements
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates an in depth knowledge of medical conditions, treatments and pharmacology
- Experience of supporting doctors in clinical decision making
- Ability to work autonomously within the scope of supervised practice
- Knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing data protection legislation requirements including information governance
- Evidence of continual learning and development
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in UK General Practice environment
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Experience of preventative medicine and chronic disease management
- Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma or Master's degree in Physician Associate Studies from an approved program
- Current registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) as a Physician Associate
- Successful completion of the Physician Associate National Exam (PANE)
- Commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning
- Strong clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Proficiency in clinical documentation and medical coding systems
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Flexibility and adaptability in a busy general practice environment
- Understanding of NHS structure and primary care operations
- Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement
Desirable
- Experience or placement training in general practice or primary care settings
- Familiarity with EMIS clinical systems or similar electronic health records
- Training in minor procedures including microsuctioning and basic wound care
- Interest in chronic disease management and preventive healthcare
- Experience with clinical audit, research, or quality improvement projects
- Additional language skills relevant to diverse patient populations
- Understanding of QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) requirements
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates an in depth knowledge of medical conditions, treatments and pharmacology
- Experience of supporting doctors in clinical decision making
- Ability to work autonomously within the scope of supervised practice
- Knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing data protection legislation requirements including information governance
- Evidence of continual learning and development
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in UK General Practice environment
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Experience of preventative medicine and chronic disease management
- Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
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).