Job summary
Benfleet PCN has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced physician associate (PA) to join our team, working on either a full or part-time basis.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will independently assess, diagnose and manage patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, coordinating with other primary and secondary healthcare services as appropriate. There is an expectation that the physician associate will attend to patients within the practices and will coordinate care with other members of the practice or PCN team and external providers. Whilst a physician associate is not able to prescribe independently, at present, the expectation is that they will make recommendations regarding drug treatment and medication reviews.
The post-holder will have aligned GP supervisors, to enable them to work under appropriate clinical supervision. Appropriate training and mentoring will be provided as necessary.
About us
Benfleet Primary Care Network serves a patient population of approximately 48,000. Supporting your work life balance and professional development is important to us, so we will be happy to discuss any requirements for flexible working and offer the following benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Supportive and friendly environment
- Flexible working hours
- Peer support
- CPD support with training and development
- 30 days' holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays
- NHS pension
- Study leave
- Free on-site parking
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- All applicants should have the following qualifications and registrations, either in place or pending:
- A postgraduate 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.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experience, skills and qualities:
Essential
- Experience 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, other staff and agencies;
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- All applicants should have the following qualifications and registrations, either in place or pending:
- A postgraduate 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.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experience, skills and qualities:
Essential
- Experience 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, other staff and agencies;
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
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).
