Job summary
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our team at Four
Acre Health Centre. We are a licensed sponsor under the Skilled Worker
Immigration route to support clinicians entering the general practice workforce.
Main duties of the job
Delivering a high standard of patient care
using advanced autonomous clinical skills with in-depth theoretical knowledge
and evidence based practice
Managing a clinical caseload
Dealing with presenting patients needs in a
primary care setting
A full job description is available on request.
About us
Our practice is at the heart of the busy community it serves. A growing practice, it is surrounded by large housing developments and a well-established housing estate, both predominantly social housing which has multiple tenants, and some privately owned. We also have a close working relationship with residential homes in the area.
The practice also supports ourPCN offering rooms for additional staff working as part of multidisciplinary team such as Mental Health Nurse, Social Prescriber, First Contact (physio therapist), providing enhanced access to its community. We also provide our own in-house counselling.
At Four Acre your career development and job satisfaction are very important to us and we strive to support our team members through any training or similar opportunities that they may seek out.
The practice is well positioned close to multiple transport links including the M62, East Lancashire Road and Lea Green Train Station.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be working collaboratively with
the GPs and other clinicians at the practice, as
part of the wider Practice multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and
effective general medical services and care to our population.
The PA will work alongside GPs as part of the Practice multidisciplinary team (MDT).
Working in patients homes, the post holder will have responsibility for
providing a comprehensive frailty service to elderly frail patients and those
with complex needs through long term conditions. They will also support patients requiring primary care
services whilst providing appropriate information, advice or referrals as per
the agreed protocols.
The post holder will provide first point of contact care for patients
presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems utilising
history-taking, physical examinations and clinical decision-making skills to
establish a working diagnosis and management plan in partnership with the
patient (and their carers where applicable). The PA will act within their
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.
Supervision and mentoring will be provided by appropriate senior medical staff
at all times - the type of support will depend on the post holders skills and
knowledge and determined by our clinical governance arrangements. The post
holder will have annual appraisals and continuing professional development
provided by the nominated GP Supervisor/mentor.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be working collaboratively with
the GPs and other clinicians at the practice, as
part of the wider Practice multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and
effective general medical services and care to our population.
The PA will work alongside GPs as part of the Practice multidisciplinary team (MDT).
Working in patients homes, the post holder will have responsibility for
providing a comprehensive frailty service to elderly frail patients and those
with complex needs through long term conditions. They will also support patients requiring primary care
services whilst providing appropriate information, advice or referrals as per
the agreed protocols.
The post holder will provide first point of contact care for patients
presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems utilising
history-taking, physical examinations and clinical decision-making skills to
establish a working diagnosis and management plan in partnership with the
patient (and their carers where applicable). The PA will act within their
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.
Supervision and mentoring will be provided by appropriate senior medical staff
at all times - the type of support will depend on the post holders skills and
knowledge and determined by our clinical governance arrangements. The post
holder will have annual appraisals and continuing professional development
provided by the nominated GP Supervisor/mentor.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PA Qualification
- Experience working in Primary care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PA Qualification
- Experience working in Primary care
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).