Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen
to work within Moorlands Rural PCN. You
will work as part of multidisciplinary team to support our local
population.
This is a new and exciting role for you to develop and strive to support the needs of the PCN going forward.
You will assess and examine patients, manager a specific caseload of patients, present them, initiate, and interpret investigations and recommend treatment, whilst exercising a high level of professional judgement and expertise when delivering care. 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 withroutine and emergency complaints.
If you would like to know more about the role, we would very much welcome a discussion with you.
Please contact: Karen Cartlidge, PCN Business Manager / Digital & Transformation Leadkaren.cartlidge@staffs.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
We are looking
for someone who is hardworking, organised with great interpersonal skills who
will be committed to delivering the highest quality of care for our PCN. If you have what it takes and have the
experience as follows, we would like to hear from you:
- You will hold a post graduate diploma or MSc in Physician Associate
Studies.
- You will hold a science-related degree prior to graduating from an
established UK Physician Associate Training programme, which follows the
Department of Healths Competence Curriculum Framework.
- You will have successfully passed the UK National Physician Associate
Examination or alternatively sitting the UK National Physician Associate
Examination in January 2021 prior to commencement.
- You must be a Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP,
which includes registration on the Managed Voluntary Register (MVR) for
Physician Associates or have applied for registration prior to commencing the
programme.
- You will need to demonstrate working in an NHS environment.
- You will be creative, flexible, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a high level of commitment.
- You will have a high level of self-confidence and strong people skills.
- You will be quick thinking and flexible.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent team player.
This
list is not exhaustive and can be amended as required.
About us
Moorlands Rural PCN are a group of practices working together to focus on local patient care. We are a small multi-disciplinary team, covering 7 practices across, Cheadle, Tean, Alton, Waterhouses & Werrington areas, serving a population of 37,500.
We have strong
leadership, led by our two PCN Clinical Directors and a supportive management
team.
We are looking to expand our team which currently
includes, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Social Prescribers,
Health & Wellbeing Coach, Care Coordinators, Physician Associates, Mental
Health Practitioner, STR worker, Nurse Associate, Advanced Clinical Practitioners,
First contact Physiotherapist and Digital & Transformation Lead.
We are a forward thinking and innovative PCN who utilises to full, the skills and experience of our team members. We have a flexible approach and will consider full time, part time or job share opportunities.
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 work collaboratively with our local North Staffordshire
GP Federation who support core General Practice and sustaining the future for
General Practice. The Federation are
facilitating and supporting the recruitment of the new roles within our Primary
Care Network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 collaboratively in Moorlands
Rural PCN 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.
- Support Enhanced
Access clinics monthly to allow across PCN working.
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 to discuss the
health and social needs of patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 collaboratively in Moorlands
Rural PCN 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.
- Support Enhanced
Access clinics monthly to allow across PCN working.
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 to discuss the
health and social needs of 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
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.
- Good 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.
- Strong sense of initiative and ability to self-direct.
- Ability to manage time and workload, meeting deadlines as needed.
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
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
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.
- Good 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.
- Strong sense of initiative and ability to self-direct.
- Ability to manage time and workload, meeting deadlines as needed.
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
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
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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).
