Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, professionally driven, and enthusiastic Physician Associates (PA) to join our PCN teams in Hounslow. We are ideally looking for an individual who has some experience post qualification as a Physician Associate.
The post holders will develop their role working across both Primary and Community healthcare services under guidance from a named GP Clinical Supervisor and other PCN/trust colleagues.
The PAs will provide expert assistance to the PCN in their locality and the wider multidisciplinary team working which includes GP delegated domiciliary visits as appropriate. In this way, the PAs will demonstrate the benefits associated with utilising this role as part of the emerging workforce across the NHS.
Successful PAs will have the unique opportunity of personal professional development support in both clinical skills and leadership assured from partner organisations.
Main duties of the job
HRCH NHS in partnership with the five Hounslow Primary Care Networks and the Hounslow GP Consortium has exciting opportunities forPhysician Associates to work in our developing integrated teams. Hounslow Primary and Community Care are working through an innovative approach to collaboration to achieve the best possible outcomes.
The Physician Associates will be part of one of these new integrated care teams, working within General Practice. Your role may be varied dependent on the needs of the PCN; supporting general practice or specific clinical pathways within your practices.
You will be critical in facilitating early interventions to support the maximum quality of life; helping General Practice to respond earlier.
You will be an integral part of a wider team of PCN care professionals working under the mentorship of a GP and receiving clinical supervision through the PCN.
About us
Community healthcare is unlike any other part of the NHS. It's personalised care that helps people to retain their independence. It's the NHS at its best and the difference you make is truly tangible. Our colleagues often describe us as a family, and we know how important that sense of belonging and support is when you start a new job. It's simple - happy, engaged staff provide better services.
In 2018, we were named'Best Place to Work for Employee Satisfaction'by the Nursing Times. The same year, we won the Workforce category at the HSJ Awards. In the latest NHS Staff Survey results 2020, we had the best response rate amongst community trusts nationally.
We are the top community trust in the country on the theme Quality of care for the third year. We had the highest percentage of staff who felt they are able to deliver the care they aspire to and are satisfied with the quality of care they give to patients or service users.
Infection Control
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please see attached the job description and person specification for more details and information regarding this position.***
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Please see attached the job description and person specification for more details and information regarding this position.***
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of case management, case finding systems and care co-ordination
- An understanding of the wider NHS and social care contexts
- Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and DOLS
- Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance
- Extended and advanced clinical knowledge base
- Understanding of Safeguarding Adults & Children
Skills
Essential
- Clinical Examination Skills, Physical Examination and assessment skills (top to toe).
- Act as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach and mentor, seeking to instil and develop the confidence of others.
- Ability to autonomously prioritise, coordinate caseload working to and work to deadlines and across boundaries
- IT literate with ability to use databases and other software packages and digital solutions with patients and in the operation of the service
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to effectively negotiate on patient management and promote self-care and across boundaries
Desirable
- Motivational Interviewing skills
Personal attributes
Essential
- Reliable, empathetic, approachable, understanding, non-judgemental and tolerant
- Willingness to undertake training and competencies for additional clinical interventions to support service development
- Confident, self motivated and energetic
- Committed to lifelong learning and achieving full compliance with the competencies and standards of this role
- Ability to travel across the borough/ work across multiple sites
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant healthcare undergraduate degree
- Post graduate diploma / Masters Physician Associate course from an accredited UK university or if US trained: Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates, which includes registration on PAMVR (Physician associate managed voluntary register) until such time that statutory regulation is achieved
- Current and valid certification / recertification by UK PA National Examination
- Up to date professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of reflective practice
- Commitment to Continual Professional Development and PA recertification - Maintain CPD requirements of 50 CPD points per year (25 CPD Type 1 and 25 CPD Type 2)
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of case management, case finding systems and care co-ordination
- An understanding of the wider NHS and social care contexts
- Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and DOLS
- Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance
- Extended and advanced clinical knowledge base
- Understanding of Safeguarding Adults & Children
Skills
Essential
- Clinical Examination Skills, Physical Examination and assessment skills (top to toe).
- Act as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach and mentor, seeking to instil and develop the confidence of others.
- Ability to autonomously prioritise, coordinate caseload working to and work to deadlines and across boundaries
- IT literate with ability to use databases and other software packages and digital solutions with patients and in the operation of the service
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to effectively negotiate on patient management and promote self-care and across boundaries
Desirable
- Motivational Interviewing skills
Personal attributes
Essential
- Reliable, empathetic, approachable, understanding, non-judgemental and tolerant
- Willingness to undertake training and competencies for additional clinical interventions to support service development
- Confident, self motivated and energetic
- Committed to lifelong learning and achieving full compliance with the competencies and standards of this role
- Ability to travel across the borough/ work across multiple sites
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant healthcare undergraduate degree
- Post graduate diploma / Masters Physician Associate course from an accredited UK university or if US trained: Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates, which includes registration on PAMVR (Physician associate managed voluntary register) until such time that statutory regulation is achieved
- Current and valid certification / recertification by UK PA National Examination
- Up to date professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of reflective practice
- Commitment to Continual Professional Development and PA recertification - Maintain CPD requirements of 50 CPD points per year (25 CPD Type 1 and 25 CPD Type 2)
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Healthcare Trust
Address
Candidates could be working in one of 5 PCN across Hounslow
Hounslow
TW3 3LN
Employer's website
https://www.hrch.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
