Job summary
CONTRACT END DATE: 31ST MARCH 2024
Waltham Forest Federated GP Network are supporting the Primary Care Networks established across the borough to recruit Physician Associates.
The Physician Associate is a trained healthcare professional who works directly under the supervision of a doctor as part of the medical team. They are usually generalists with broad medical knowledge but can develop expertise/specialisms in a particular field. The responsibilities of the role include direct patient contact through assessment, examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment. The Physician Associate will have a key role in supporting the delivery of the new Network Contract DES Service specifications.
Main duties of the job
Take comprehensive patient histories and providing physical examinations, they will establish a working diagnosis and management plan (in partnership with the patient).
Participate in all treatment and preventative healthcare services in the practice as delegated and agreed by the supervising clinicians(s).
Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.
Contribute to the clinical development of the practice by developing a special interest and to help establish appropriate systems to manage common chronic medical conditions, ensuring compliance with NSF guidelines, QOF and other quality initiatives as required.
Support the management of patients conditions through offering specialised clinics following appropriate training including (but not limited to) family planning, baby checks, COPD, asthma, diabetes, and anticoagulation
Develop integrated patient-centred care through appropriate wording with the wider primary care multi-disciplinary team and social care networks
Utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice and partake in clinical audits, significant event reviews and other research and analysis tasks
Participate in duty rotas; undertaking face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations for emergency or routine problems as determined by the PCN, including management of patients with long-term conditions;
About us
WF GP FedNet is a not-for-profit Federation of 36 GP Practices in Waltham Forest. We are a private limited company who provides NHS Services based in Primary Care, pooling the skills and resources of local GPs to provide large scale services as part of the local NHS Strategy to bring more services into the Community to help people stay well and at home.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Waltham Forest Primary Care NetworksPhysician Associate - Job Description
Job Details
Job title:
Physician Associate
Salary:
Band 7
Reports to (Title):
Clinical Director
Location/Site:
Walthamstow/Chingford
Duration
Fixed Term Contract
Description of Role
Waltham Forest Federated GP Network are supporting the Primary Care Networks established across the borough to recruit Physician Associates.
The Physician Associate is a trained healthcare professional who works directly under the supervision of a doctor as part of the medical team. They are usually generalists with broad medical knowledge but can develop expertise/specialisms in a particular field. The responsibilities of the role include direct patient contact through assessment, examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment. The Physician Associate will have a key role in supporting the delivery of the new Network Contract DES Service specifications.
Core Duties:
The Physician Associate will:
- Provide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems.
- Take comprehensive patient histories and providing physical examinations, they will establish a working diagnosis and management plan (in partnership with the patient).
Consult and refer patients to other appropriate healthcare professionals both internally and externally as required.
- Deliver integrated patient centred-care through appropriate working with the wider primary care and social care networks.
- Undertake home visits and clinical audits.
Participate in all treatment and preventative healthcare services in the practice as delegated and agreed by the supervising clinicians(s).
Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.
Request and interpret results of laboratory investigations when necessary.
Instruct and educate patients in preventative health care.
- Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
- Contribute to the clinical development of the practice by developing a special interest and to help establish appropriate systems to manage common chronic medical conditions, ensuring compliance with NSF guidelines, QOF and other quality initiatives as required.
- Support the management of patients conditions through offering
specialised clinics following appropriate training including (but not limited
to) family planning, baby checks, COPD, asthma, diabetes, and
anticoagulation
Provide health/disease promotion and prevention advice, alongside
analysing and actioning diagnostic test results
Develop integrated patient-centred care through appropriate wording with
the wider primary care multi-disciplinary team and social care networks
utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice and
partake in clinical audits, significant event reviews and other research and
analysis tasks
participate in duty rotas; undertaking face-to-face, telephone, and online
consultations for emergency or routine problems as determined by the
PCN, including management of patients with long-term conditions;
Undertake home visits when required
Develop and agree a personal development plan (PDP) utilising a
reflective approach to practice, operating under appropriate clinical
supervision.
Other Duties:
- Work within the policies of scheme and Practices
- Maintain a good working knowledge of health and safety procedures.
- Promote client involvement in the management of the services.
- Participate in regular supervision sessions and appraisals with your line manager. Attend training and development activities as identified and participate in meetings as required.
- Maintain administration systems and workspace used in a clean and tidy condition.
- Maintain a good working knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and fire precautions, and operate the correct procedures and participate in policy development and data collection where appropriate.
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of clients.
- To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and purpose of the job as may be agreed by the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Waltham Forest Primary Care NetworksPhysician Associate - Job Description
Job Details
Job title:
Physician Associate
Salary:
Band 7
Reports to (Title):
Clinical Director
Location/Site:
Walthamstow/Chingford
Duration
Fixed Term Contract
Description of Role
Waltham Forest Federated GP Network are supporting the Primary Care Networks established across the borough to recruit Physician Associates.
The Physician Associate is a trained healthcare professional who works directly under the supervision of a doctor as part of the medical team. They are usually generalists with broad medical knowledge but can develop expertise/specialisms in a particular field. The responsibilities of the role include direct patient contact through assessment, examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment. The Physician Associate will have a key role in supporting the delivery of the new Network Contract DES Service specifications.
Core Duties:
The Physician Associate will:
- Provide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems.
- Take comprehensive patient histories and providing physical examinations, they will establish a working diagnosis and management plan (in partnership with the patient).
Consult and refer patients to other appropriate healthcare professionals both internally and externally as required.
- Deliver integrated patient centred-care through appropriate working with the wider primary care and social care networks.
- Undertake home visits and clinical audits.
Participate in all treatment and preventative healthcare services in the practice as delegated and agreed by the supervising clinicians(s).
Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.
Request and interpret results of laboratory investigations when necessary.
Instruct and educate patients in preventative health care.
- Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
- Contribute to the clinical development of the practice by developing a special interest and to help establish appropriate systems to manage common chronic medical conditions, ensuring compliance with NSF guidelines, QOF and other quality initiatives as required.
- Support the management of patients conditions through offering
specialised clinics following appropriate training including (but not limited
to) family planning, baby checks, COPD, asthma, diabetes, and
anticoagulation
Provide health/disease promotion and prevention advice, alongside
analysing and actioning diagnostic test results
Develop integrated patient-centred care through appropriate wording with
the wider primary care multi-disciplinary team and social care networks
utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice and
partake in clinical audits, significant event reviews and other research and
analysis tasks
participate in duty rotas; undertaking face-to-face, telephone, and online
consultations for emergency or routine problems as determined by the
PCN, including management of patients with long-term conditions;
Undertake home visits when required
Develop and agree a personal development plan (PDP) utilising a
reflective approach to practice, operating under appropriate clinical
supervision.
Other Duties:
- Work within the policies of scheme and Practices
- Maintain a good working knowledge of health and safety procedures.
- Promote client involvement in the management of the services.
- Participate in regular supervision sessions and appraisals with your line manager. Attend training and development activities as identified and participate in meetings as required.
- Maintain administration systems and workspace used in a clean and tidy condition.
- Maintain a good working knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and fire precautions, and operate the correct procedures and participate in policy development and data collection where appropriate.
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of clients.
- To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and purpose of the job as may be agreed by the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PAMVR Registration
- Passed your PANE exams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PAMVR Registration
- Passed your PANE exams
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).
