Job summary
Our PCN are recruiting for 2 physician associates to be employed by Ivry Street Medical Practice - one permanent post and one fixed-term maternity cover post, hours are flexible, up to full-time.
The postholder will undertake duties in accordance with the PCN DES (Primary Care Network Directed Enhanced Service) specification. This includes supporting clinical and administrative services, patient care coordination, and assisting the practice team in delivering high-quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, managing patient caseloads, supporting chronic disease management, and contributing to multi-disciplinary team (MDT) activities.
About us
Barrack Lane is a busy practice in the town centre of Ipswich, Suffolk. We have a practice population of over 20,000 patients. The practice is based on two sites, the main surgery in the centre of the town, and a branch surgery at Stoke Park. Barrack Lane is part of a PCN (Primary Care Network) with Ivry Street Medical Centre, in Ipswich, and the two practices cover a population of 32,000 patients. The PCN allows the practices to share resources and offer an enhanced service to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the
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Job description
Job responsibilities
If
you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the
attached job specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experience in secondary care.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
- Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
Desirable
- Experience in primary care desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Physician Associate and registered with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- 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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experience in secondary care.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
- Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
Desirable
- Experience in primary care desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Physician Associate and registered with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- 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.
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).
