Job summary
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
It is therefore advisable for you to complete your application as early as
possible and not wait until the closing date.
This opportunity is to work for Alpha PCN, covering practices within the Rothschild House Group located in Tring, Berkhamsted and Markyate. Ideally, the hours would be compressed into 4 longer working days: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri.
First round of interviews will take place via Teams Meeting within two weeks of closing date.
Direct patient contact through assessment, examination,
investigation, diagnosis and treatment
Support
practices with structured care around patients with long term conditions
First
point of contact of care to establish a working diagnosis and management plan
in partnership with the patient
Have
direct and immediate access when needed to a GP and work under their supervision.
Review, analyse and action diagnostic test results
Deliver
integrated patient centred-care through appropriate working with the wider
primary care MDT
Undertake
consultations for emergency or routine problems and management of patients with
long-term conditions
Undertake
home visits, participate in duty rotas and possess a valid driving licence
Utilise
clinical guidelines and partake in clinical audits, significant event reviews
and other research and analysis tasks
Keep
up to date with evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects, meeting
governance guidelines for CPD
Main duties of the job
A Post Graduate Degree in Physician
Associate Studies from an accredited PA Programme
Membership of the Faculty of
Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes UK Physician Associate
Registration (the PA Managed Voluntary Register)
Current and valid certification or
re-certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination
Experience of working in a medicine
environment, including preventative medicine and chronic disease management
Flexible and adaptable approach to a
varied and high-volume workload with the ability to multi-task and to work
under pressure
Consistently compassionate and
respectful approach placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives,
carers and colleagues.
Ability to communicate effectively
with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses and other staff and agencies
Commitment to continuing professional
development
On-going training / study leave will
be considered to support personal development.
About us
Primary Care Networks (PCNs), supported by Dacorum Healthcare Providers Limited
(DHPL), are developing new and exciting additional roles under the 2020 scheme,
to support GPs and clinical teams at enhancing patient services in the local
community.
There is a
wide socio-economic and demographic served within this area which will provide
an interesting and varied case mix. The
role will contribute to improving quality of patient care across the network of
practices.
We are
delighted to announce that DHPL has been awarded the Herts Valleys
Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) Certificate of Achievement in recognition
of exceptional contribution to the Primary Care workforce under the category of
Supported Retention and Recruitment of Staff. As such, you will be joining an enthusiastic
team of clinicians and administrators and will be well supported with on-going
professional development (training support, CPD and peer support).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible
For:
The
responsibilities of the role include direct patient contact through assessment,
examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment. You will maintain a key role in supporting
delivery of network contracted services and to provide a holistic clinical
service, with support from GPs as required.
Job
Purpose:
To help
support practices with structured care around patients with long term conditions,
including frailty.
Provide
first point of contact of 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).
Will have
direct and immediate access when needed to a GP/Doctor and work under supervision of the GP with which the patient
is registered.
Review,
analyse and action diagnostic test results.
Deliver
integrated patient centred-care through appropriate working with the wider
primary care multi-disciplinary team and social care networks.
Undertake
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. Where required by the PCN, offer specialised clinics
following appropriate training including (but not limited to) family planning,
baby checks, COPD, asthma, diabetes and anticoagulation.
Undertake
home visits and participate in duty rotas.
Must possess a valid driving licence.
Provide
health/disease promotion and prevention advice to patients.
Utilise
clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice and partake in clinical
audits, significant event reviews and other research and analysis tasks.
Through
participating in continuing professional development opportunities, keep up to
date with evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role,
meeting clinical governance guidelines for continuing professional development
(CPD).
Develop and
agree a personal development plan (PDP) utilising a reflective approach to
practice, operating under appropriate clinical supervision.
On-going training / study leave will be considered to support
personal development.
Skills
and Qualifications
A Post Graduate Degree in Physician
Associate Studies from an accredited PA Programme
Membership of the Faculty of
Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes UK Physician Associate
Registration (the PA Managed Voluntary Register)
Current and valid certification or
re-certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination
Experience of working in a medicine
environment, including preventative medicine and chronic disease management
Flexible and adaptable approach to a
varied and high-volume workload with the ability to multi-task and to work
under pressure
Consistently compassionate and
respectful approach placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives,
carers and colleagues.
Ability to communicate effectively
with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses and other staff and agencies
Commitment to continuing professional
development
On-going training / study leave will
be considered to support personal development.
Confidentiality
Information
relating to patients, employees and business must be treated in strictest
confidence. Under no circumstances
should such information be discussed with any unauthorised person(s) or
organisations. All staff must operate
within the requirements of DHPL policies.
Safeguarding
and Protecting Children
Everyone
shares responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people, irrespective of individual roles. As an employee of the trust you will need to
be aware of your responsibility in relation to safeguarding and protecting
children. You will need to be aware of our procedures and know how to contact
named professionals, within the safeguarding team for advice and support.
Health
and Safety
The Health
and Safety at Work Act stipulates that it is the responsibility of each
employee to observe all rules governing safety and conduct and as such safety
equipment and Personal Protective Equipment provided must be used.
Infection
Control
DHPL is
committed to protecting the health of all staff, patients and visitors to our
premises. As such all staff are personally responsible for compliance with all
General Practice infection prevention and control policies. Failure to comply with such policies and
associated procedures is likely to lead to disciplinary action.
Manual
Handling
The post
holder will be provided with adequate training in correct lifting techniques by
a recognised lifting instructor.
Quality
of Service
DHPL is
committed in its use of available resources to obtaining the best possible
service for patients and staff. The Post
holder must share this objective and seek to maintain and improve the quality
of service provided.
Equal
Opportunities
DHPL is
pledged to equal opportunities for all and is committed to ensure that no job
applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of
gender, marital status, age, race, colour, sexual orientation, creed,
nationality, ethnic or national origin or disability. We promote flexible working opportunities
wherever possible to enable staff to balance their work with their private
lives.
Training
and Development
Maintain
your professional standards in respect of education and training and ensure
that you are aware of your specific area specialty training and needs analysis.
Please note your job description is intended only as a guide
to the responsibilities that will generally be required of you. You may need to
perform other duties that have not been mentioned to accommodate both patient
and business needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible
For:
The
responsibilities of the role include direct patient contact through assessment,
examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment. You will maintain a key role in supporting
delivery of network contracted services and to provide a holistic clinical
service, with support from GPs as required.
Job
Purpose:
To help
support practices with structured care around patients with long term conditions,
including frailty.
Provide
first point of contact of 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).
Will have
direct and immediate access when needed to a GP/Doctor and work under supervision of the GP with which the patient
is registered.
Review,
analyse and action diagnostic test results.
Deliver
integrated patient centred-care through appropriate working with the wider
primary care multi-disciplinary team and social care networks.
Undertake
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. Where required by the PCN, offer specialised clinics
following appropriate training including (but not limited to) family planning,
baby checks, COPD, asthma, diabetes and anticoagulation.
Undertake
home visits and participate in duty rotas.
Must possess a valid driving licence.
Provide
health/disease promotion and prevention advice to patients.
Utilise
clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice and partake in clinical
audits, significant event reviews and other research and analysis tasks.
Through
participating in continuing professional development opportunities, keep up to
date with evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role,
meeting clinical governance guidelines for continuing professional development
(CPD).
Develop and
agree a personal development plan (PDP) utilising a reflective approach to
practice, operating under appropriate clinical supervision.
On-going training / study leave will be considered to support
personal development.
Skills
and Qualifications
A Post Graduate Degree in Physician
Associate Studies from an accredited PA Programme
Membership of the Faculty of
Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes UK Physician Associate
Registration (the PA Managed Voluntary Register)
Current and valid certification or
re-certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination
Experience of working in a medicine
environment, including preventative medicine and chronic disease management
Flexible and adaptable approach to a
varied and high-volume workload with the ability to multi-task and to work
under pressure
Consistently compassionate and
respectful approach placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives,
carers and colleagues.
Ability to communicate effectively
with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses and other staff and agencies
Commitment to continuing professional
development
On-going training / study leave will
be considered to support personal development.
Confidentiality
Information
relating to patients, employees and business must be treated in strictest
confidence. Under no circumstances
should such information be discussed with any unauthorised person(s) or
organisations. All staff must operate
within the requirements of DHPL policies.
Safeguarding
and Protecting Children
Everyone
shares responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people, irrespective of individual roles. As an employee of the trust you will need to
be aware of your responsibility in relation to safeguarding and protecting
children. You will need to be aware of our procedures and know how to contact
named professionals, within the safeguarding team for advice and support.
Health
and Safety
The Health
and Safety at Work Act stipulates that it is the responsibility of each
employee to observe all rules governing safety and conduct and as such safety
equipment and Personal Protective Equipment provided must be used.
Infection
Control
DHPL is
committed to protecting the health of all staff, patients and visitors to our
premises. As such all staff are personally responsible for compliance with all
General Practice infection prevention and control policies. Failure to comply with such policies and
associated procedures is likely to lead to disciplinary action.
Manual
Handling
The post
holder will be provided with adequate training in correct lifting techniques by
a recognised lifting instructor.
Quality
of Service
DHPL is
committed in its use of available resources to obtaining the best possible
service for patients and staff. The Post
holder must share this objective and seek to maintain and improve the quality
of service provided.
Equal
Opportunities
DHPL is
pledged to equal opportunities for all and is committed to ensure that no job
applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of
gender, marital status, age, race, colour, sexual orientation, creed,
nationality, ethnic or national origin or disability. We promote flexible working opportunities
wherever possible to enable staff to balance their work with their private
lives.
Training
and Development
Maintain
your professional standards in respect of education and training and ensure
that you are aware of your specific area specialty training and needs analysis.
Please note your job description is intended only as a guide
to the responsibilities that will generally be required of you. You may need to
perform other duties that have not been mentioned to accommodate both patient
and business needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Required or desirable qualities
- Dynamic/able to use own initiative
- IT literate and proficient use of practice systems
- Good communicator
- Ability to teach others
- Good presentation skills
- Good problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to manage work load effectively
- A high standard of clinical skills and experience with the ability to adapt to different situations
- Willingness to work in the best interest of the patient
- Team player with the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to liaise effectively with hospitals and other outside agencies
- Must be a Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes registration on the UK Physician Associate Register (the PA Managed Voluntary Register) 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 (25 Type 1 and 25 Type 2)
- DBS check
- Previous experience in UK general practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Required or desirable qualities
- Dynamic/able to use own initiative
- IT literate and proficient use of practice systems
- Good communicator
- Ability to teach others
- Good presentation skills
- Good problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to manage work load effectively
- A high standard of clinical skills and experience with the ability to adapt to different situations
- Willingness to work in the best interest of the patient
- Team player with the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to liaise effectively with hospitals and other outside agencies
- Must be a Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes registration on the UK Physician Associate Register (the PA Managed Voluntary Register) 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 (25 Type 1 and 25 Type 2)
- DBS check
- Previous experience in UK general practice
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).
