Job summary
Are you committed to
a positive future as a Physician Associate in an integrated care facility?
We are looking for an
enthusiastic, committed and caring Physician Associate to join our friendly well-established
team. We are a sought after GMS practice with a very friendly and efficient
team.
Modality East Surrey
Medical Practice are one of the three sites in the Modality East Surrey
division and are looking for a PA with a forward thinking view. The practice is
committed to working with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure GPs are seeing
only patients they need to and as part of a larger group of practices provides
resiliency and greater opportunity. Townhill itself is a well located 3 storey
purpose built site.
As an employee with
us you can benefit from
Enrolment to the NHS
pension scheme
Annual leave minimum 27
days, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata
Employee discounts and
benefits scheme
Employee assistance
programme (EAP)
Education and career
pathways
Company sick pay after
qualifying period.
Family friendly policies
Flexible working
If you are interested in learning
more, please read on.
Main duties of the job
As a PA you will be acting within your professional boundaries, providing
care for patients from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis,
treatment and evaluation of their care under the supervision of a GP. You will
demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within
the general practice, in consultation with the duty GP. You will work with the
multi-disciplinary general practice team to support the delivery of policy and
procedures and meet the needs of patients.
Mentorship and supervision will be provided by designated senior medical
personnel. The level and type of supervision will be dependent on the post
holders skills and knowledge and determined by the organisations clinical
governance arrangements. You will follow recommended annual appraisals and
continuing professional development set out by the Faculty of Physician
Associates (FPA).
About us
A growing super partnership providing primary care services to patients across 3 GP Surgeries throughout the Surrey Division
- Our focus is on delivering innovative, high quality patient-centered care whilst providing a supportive working environment for our multi-disciplinary teams.
- Commitment to developing and sustaining a learning environment for exceptional health professionals of the future
- Working with local colleagues to deliver integrated care
- Proud of our professional friendly team who look after our patients
What we offer?
Support
- Team cover during absences, reducing backlog on your return
- A caring and supporting working environment for all our staff
- Full introduction into Primary Care
- Mentorship
Training and Development
- Full induction programme
- Protected learning time
- Opportunities to follow a career escalator
- In-house practice meetings
- Internal development appraisals
In addition
- Fairness, equality and honesty
- Practice social events
- Competitive salary package
- Generous annual leave entitlement
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to
the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD detailing the core
responsibilities of this role.
You will love
this job if you have a passion for making real changes to patient care, and are
driven to find and implement solutions to improve the day to day working
environment. You will learn more because you will improve the way we work from
the ground up whist working closely with leadership teams to influence service
improvement.
If you feel
this is the ideal career advancing opportunity for you and you want to rise to
the challenge of this opportunity, we welcome an application for you to join
our growing team of likeminded people.
Please Note: The Modality Partnership reserves the right to close this
vacancy at any time during the advertising period.
Pre-employment
Vaccinations
As part of recruitment to the Modality Partnership, we will
be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage
individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be
undecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are
mandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a
mandatory requirement.
Right to work checks
All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their
right to work in the UK at the interview stage.
References
References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one
must be your current or most recent employer.
Employment history
You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to
the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD detailing the core
responsibilities of this role.
You will love
this job if you have a passion for making real changes to patient care, and are
driven to find and implement solutions to improve the day to day working
environment. You will learn more because you will improve the way we work from
the ground up whist working closely with leadership teams to influence service
improvement.
If you feel
this is the ideal career advancing opportunity for you and you want to rise to
the challenge of this opportunity, we welcome an application for you to join
our growing team of likeminded people.
Please Note: The Modality Partnership reserves the right to close this
vacancy at any time during the advertising period.
Pre-employment
Vaccinations
As part of recruitment to the Modality Partnership, we will
be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage
individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be
undecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are
mandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a
mandatory requirement.
Right to work checks
All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their
right to work in the UK at the interview stage.
References
References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one
must be your current or most recent employer.
Employment history
You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma qualified via UK programme or equivalent
- Pass in national PA examination
- Membership of PA MVR or equivalent /replacement organisation
Desirable
- Membership of professional body UKAPA or equivalent / replacement organisation
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills
- Negotiating and conflict management skills
- Change management
- Resource management
- Good problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage workload effectively
- Dynamic / able to use own initiative
- IT literate
- Team player / ability to liaise effectively with colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Proficient in the use of the computer and the clinical system provided (SystmOne / EMIS)
- Ability to teach others
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Clinical examination skills
- Accountability of own role
- Local and national health policy
- Wider health economy
- Clinical governance issues in primary care
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Able to identify determinates on health in the area
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Experience
Essential
- A high standard of clinical skills and experience of using these skills in different situations
- Ability to liaise effectively with hospitals and other outside agencies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma qualified via UK programme or equivalent
- Pass in national PA examination
- Membership of PA MVR or equivalent /replacement organisation
Desirable
- Membership of professional body UKAPA or equivalent / replacement organisation
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills
- Negotiating and conflict management skills
- Change management
- Resource management
- Good problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage workload effectively
- Dynamic / able to use own initiative
- IT literate
- Team player / ability to liaise effectively with colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Proficient in the use of the computer and the clinical system provided (SystmOne / EMIS)
- Ability to teach others
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Clinical examination skills
- Accountability of own role
- Local and national health policy
- Wider health economy
- Clinical governance issues in primary care
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Able to identify determinates on health in the area
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Experience
Essential
- A high standard of clinical skills and experience of using these skills in different situations
- Ability to liaise effectively with hospitals and other outside agencies
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).
