Job summary
Exciting opportunity for and enthusiastic Physican Associate
to work in General Practice. This is a
fantastic opportunity to develop clinical skills in a positive and a friendly
environment. We are looking for an
individual who is self-motivated, willing to learn and has excellent
communication and team working skills.
The responsibilities will include direct patient contact
through assessment, examination, investigation, diagnosis, and treatment within
the Physician Associate scope of clinical practice. The post holder will
provide holistic clinical services to both acute & chronic conditions with support from a
multi-disciplinary team.
Mentorship and supervision will be provided by one of our
Doctors and you will be supported by the whole clinical team.
If you would like to know more about the role, we would very much welcome a discussion with you.
Joy Brassington onjoy.brassington@staffs.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Job Overview
The
Physician Associate must have completed a post-graduate physician associate
course (either PG Diploma or MSc); have maintained professional registration
with the Faculty of Physician Associates and/or the General Medical council
following implementation of statutory regulation, working within the latest
code of professional conduct (CIPD); and has passed the UK Physician Associate
(PA) National re-certification exam, which needs to be retaken every six years;
participates in continuing professional development opportunities by keeping up
to date with evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of their
role, meeting clinical governance guidelines for continuing professional
development (CPD), and is working under supervision of a doctor as part of the
medical team.
About us
North
Staffordshire GP Federation (NSGPF) is delighted to be facilitating and
co-ordinating the role of a Physician Associate for Moorlands Rural PCN
integral to the NHSE future-plan for general practice which encourages the
development of this role.
Werrington Village Surgery within the Moorlands Rural Primary Care Network (PCN) has a
total patient population of around 41,224. This role will require the successful
applicant to work primarily in this Practice within the PCN Network.
We are a very forward thinking and
innovative Practice who are looking at expanding the team and who utilises to
the full, the skills and experience of our team members. We are supportive of
professional development and pride ourselves supporting peer support for these
new roles whilst working in a supportive and friendly environment.
We are
supportive of professional development and pride ourselves supporting peer
support for these new roles whilst working in a supportive and friendly
environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Physician
Associate
Employer: North Staffs GP
Federation working for Newcastle Central PCN
Location: Werrington Village Surgery
Hours of
work: 37.5 hrs
Salary: £43,742.00
Job Type: Permanent
Job overview
The
Physician Associate must have completed a post-graduate physician associate
course (either PG Diploma or MSc); has maintained professional registration
with the Faculty of Physician Associates and/or the General Medical council
following implementation of statutory regulation, working within the latest
code of professional conduct (CIPD); and has passed the UK Physician Associate
(PA) National Re-Certification Exam, which needs to be retaken every six years;
participates in continuing professional development opportunities by keeping up
to date with evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of their
role, meeting clinical governance guidelines for continuing professional
development (CPD), and is working under supervision of a doctor as part of the
medical team.
Job Description
The post holder will work primarily within Werrington Village Surgery and within the policies and procedures of the organisation, and will have
the following duties and responsibilities under the broad headings below:
Clinical
- Attend induction arranged by the GP Practice
- A designated clinician will supervise the PA at the GP Practice
- Participate in all
treatment and preventative healthcare services in the Practice as delegated and
agreed by the supervising
- GP(s)Provide direct
clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines for both
routine and urgent complaints
- Consult and refer
patients to specialists and other health professionals as appropriate
- Interview patients,
take medical histories, perform physical examinations, analyse, diagnose, and
explain medical problems during surgery consultations and home visits
- Recommend and
explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment
- Formulate differential diagnoses and develop and deliver appropriate
treatment and management plans. Request and
interpret results of laboratory investigations when necessary
- Instruct and
educate patients in preventative health care
-
Perform both diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures following appropriate training and experience as
required
- Conduct telephone
consultations which may involve discussing the result and implications of
laboratory investigations with patients along with routine and emergency
complaints
- Fully document all
aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and
administrative purposes
Training / Educational Development
- Ensure continuing
education, training and development is undertaken to meet clinical governance
guidelines for Continuing Professional Development and a Personal Development
Plan
- Keep up to date
with relevant medical research and evidence-based medical practice by attending
continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals
etc
- Undertake 50 hours
of continuing medical education (CPD) every year and record and reflect on this
in line with FPARCP guidance. A minimum of 25 hours must be in accredited
direct learning programmes
- Take the UK PA
National Re-certification Examination every six years, as required for
Physician Associates to maintain registration on the Managed Voluntary Register (MVR)
Perform a variety
of research and analysis tasks associated with improvement of clinical care,
medical diagnosis, and treatment where appropriate using the following means:
- Audit of clinical
practice
- Review of relevant
literature
- Research unusual
symptoms and treatment options through consultation with General Practitioners, Physicians, and other specialists
- Attend regular
multi-disciplinary meetings organised by the Practice to discuss and
learn from recent significant events relating to clinical practice occurring
within the Practice
- Attend regular
educational meetings organised by the practice to update clinical
knowledge, practice policy and guidelines and disseminate other useful
information relevant to the provision of adequate healthcare for patients.
- Regularly reflect
on own practice (and keep a record of learning encounters) to identify
learning needs and encourage self-directed lifelong learning and continued
professional development.
- Attend educational
sessions as organised by your primary care educational tutor. This is an
inclusive part of your training scheme and will equate to approximately half a
day per week.
Administration
- Communicate, when
necessary, with colleagues in Primary Care to discuss or refer specific
patients, plan and co-ordinate activities or exchange information to improve the quality of patient care.
- Send and receive
written information on behalf of the Practice regarding matters relating to the
physical and social welfare of patients.
- Work to deliver
together with other members of the Practice and Primary Healthcare Team, the
objectives of the GP contract, including the terms of the Quality and Outcomes
Framework and ICB Commissioning.
- Attend regular
multi-disciplinary meetings organised by the Practice in order to discuss the
health and social needs of particular patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Physician
Associate
Employer: North Staffs GP
Federation working for Newcastle Central PCN
Location: Werrington Village Surgery
Hours of
work: 37.5 hrs
Salary: £43,742.00
Job Type: Permanent
Job overview
The
Physician Associate must have completed a post-graduate physician associate
course (either PG Diploma or MSc); has maintained professional registration
with the Faculty of Physician Associates and/or the General Medical council
following implementation of statutory regulation, working within the latest
code of professional conduct (CIPD); and has passed the UK Physician Associate
(PA) National Re-Certification Exam, which needs to be retaken every six years;
participates in continuing professional development opportunities by keeping up
to date with evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of their
role, meeting clinical governance guidelines for continuing professional
development (CPD), and is working under supervision of a doctor as part of the
medical team.
Job Description
The post holder will work primarily within Werrington Village Surgery and within the policies and procedures of the organisation, and will have
the following duties and responsibilities under the broad headings below:
Clinical
- Attend induction arranged by the GP Practice
- A designated clinician will supervise the PA at the GP Practice
- Participate in all
treatment and preventative healthcare services in the Practice as delegated and
agreed by the supervising
- GP(s)Provide direct
clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines for both
routine and urgent complaints
- Consult and refer
patients to specialists and other health professionals as appropriate
- Interview patients,
take medical histories, perform physical examinations, analyse, diagnose, and
explain medical problems during surgery consultations and home visits
- Recommend and
explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment
- Formulate differential diagnoses and develop and deliver appropriate
treatment and management plans. Request and
interpret results of laboratory investigations when necessary
- Instruct and
educate patients in preventative health care
-
Perform both diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures following appropriate training and experience as
required
- Conduct telephone
consultations which may involve discussing the result and implications of
laboratory investigations with patients along with routine and emergency
complaints
- Fully document all
aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and
administrative purposes
Training / Educational Development
- Ensure continuing
education, training and development is undertaken to meet clinical governance
guidelines for Continuing Professional Development and a Personal Development
Plan
- Keep up to date
with relevant medical research and evidence-based medical practice by attending
continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals
etc
- Undertake 50 hours
of continuing medical education (CPD) every year and record and reflect on this
in line with FPARCP guidance. A minimum of 25 hours must be in accredited
direct learning programmes
- Take the UK PA
National Re-certification Examination every six years, as required for
Physician Associates to maintain registration on the Managed Voluntary Register (MVR)
Perform a variety
of research and analysis tasks associated with improvement of clinical care,
medical diagnosis, and treatment where appropriate using the following means:
- Audit of clinical
practice
- Review of relevant
literature
- Research unusual
symptoms and treatment options through consultation with General Practitioners, Physicians, and other specialists
- Attend regular
multi-disciplinary meetings organised by the Practice to discuss and
learn from recent significant events relating to clinical practice occurring
within the Practice
- Attend regular
educational meetings organised by the practice to update clinical
knowledge, practice policy and guidelines and disseminate other useful
information relevant to the provision of adequate healthcare for patients.
- Regularly reflect
on own practice (and keep a record of learning encounters) to identify
learning needs and encourage self-directed lifelong learning and continued
professional development.
- Attend educational
sessions as organised by your primary care educational tutor. This is an
inclusive part of your training scheme and will equate to approximately half a
day per week.
Administration
- Communicate, when
necessary, with colleagues in Primary Care to discuss or refer specific
patients, plan and co-ordinate activities or exchange information to improve the quality of patient care.
- Send and receive
written information on behalf of the Practice regarding matters relating to the
physical and social welfare of patients.
- Work to deliver
together with other members of the Practice and Primary Healthcare Team, the
objectives of the GP contract, including the terms of the Quality and Outcomes
Framework and ICB Commissioning.
- Attend regular
multi-disciplinary meetings organised by the Practice in order to discuss the
health and social needs of particular patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold a post graduate diploma or MSc in Physician Associate Studies
- Must be a Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes registration on the PA MVR until such time that statutory regulation of PAs is achieved
- Current and valid certification or re-certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination
- Maintains CPD requirements of 50 hours per year (As per FPARCP guidance)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a physician associate for a minimum of 1 year
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
- Demonstrate previous working in an NHS environment
- Participates in CPD keeping up to date with evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of their role, meeting clinical governance guidelines for CPD.
Desirable
- Experience with Emis
- Primary Care Experience
- Experience in triage
General Requirements
Essential
- Must be able to work across multiple sites.
- Must be able to take part in providing Enhanced access clinics on a Monthly basis
- Flexible approach to all reasonable tasks.
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- High level of self-confidence and strong people skills.
- Creative, flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a high level of commitment.
- Full UK driving licence
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work with unpredictable situations and under pressure and to tight deadlines with frequent interruptions
- Ability to manage conflict calmly and positively and adhere to procedures under pressure.
- Ability to plan, respond and positively contribute to operational change.
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information.
- Familiarity with the audit cycle and collecting data.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Forming close working relationships with patients, nurses, GPs, community pharmacists, external healthcare professionals and non-clinical staff.
- Ability to accurately input information with ability to produce high quality reports.
- Keen sense of initiative and ability to self-direct.
- Ability to manage time and workload, meeting deadlines as needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold a post graduate diploma or MSc in Physician Associate Studies
- Must be a Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes registration on the PA MVR until such time that statutory regulation of PAs is achieved
- Current and valid certification or re-certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination
- Maintains CPD requirements of 50 hours per year (As per FPARCP guidance)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a physician associate for a minimum of 1 year
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
- Demonstrate previous working in an NHS environment
- Participates in CPD keeping up to date with evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of their role, meeting clinical governance guidelines for CPD.
Desirable
- Experience with Emis
- Primary Care Experience
- Experience in triage
General Requirements
Essential
- Must be able to work across multiple sites.
- Must be able to take part in providing Enhanced access clinics on a Monthly basis
- Flexible approach to all reasonable tasks.
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- High level of self-confidence and strong people skills.
- Creative, flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a high level of commitment.
- Full UK driving licence
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work with unpredictable situations and under pressure and to tight deadlines with frequent interruptions
- Ability to manage conflict calmly and positively and adhere to procedures under pressure.
- Ability to plan, respond and positively contribute to operational change.
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information.
- Familiarity with the audit cycle and collecting data.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Forming close working relationships with patients, nurses, GPs, community pharmacists, external healthcare professionals and non-clinical staff.
- Ability to accurately input information with ability to produce high quality reports.
- Keen sense of initiative and ability to self-direct.
- Ability to manage time and workload, meeting deadlines as needed.
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).
