Pcn Role

Operose Health are leaders in digital-first primary care providing high quality, accessible and resilient NHS services for our patients. We currently serve over 600,000 patients across 66 GP practices and in community services in ten locations.

We are proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer.

**Job Description**:
Location: Newham

Under supervision of the GP in the practice, the post holder will provide care for the presenting patient from focused history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the service. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the decision making process. They will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. The post holder will provide a holistic and clinical service, with support and supervision of GPs, implementing agreed management plans and following approved protocols as appropriate.

To be considered for this exciting role you must have

Advanced clinical practice skills
Clinical examination skills
Management of patients with common acute medical conditions
Management of patients with long term conditions
Knowledge of NHS Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing primary care
If UK Trained: Degree at 2:1 level or above
Postgraduate Diploma/Master in Physician Associate from an accredited UK University OR
If US Trained: Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for Physician Associates as soon as it is in place

In return we offer

Our enhanced progressive career framework for physician associates including leadership roles
Market leading salary scales
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata
An opportunity to significantly develop your existing skillset
In-house CPD training sessions tailored to meet your needs
Sector Leading Training
Access to our bespoke learning management system
Annual formative clinical assessments to support competency development
1 week paid CPD/study leave pro rata per year
Varied opportunities for career development within our wider organisation
A range of other exciting employee benefits such as car benefit scheme, cycle to work schemes, travel season ticket loans, discount cards and employee wellbeing services.