Physician Associate
2 weeks ago
Job summary
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Previous candidates need not apply.
This opportunity is to work for two practices in Alpha PCN. Gossoms End Surgery in Berkhamsted and the Rothschild House Group in Tring. The working pattern is open to discussion but likely to be three long days at Gossoms End, Berkhamsted and one long day at Rothschild House Group, Tring.
F irst 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
Supportpractices with structured care around patients with long term conditions
Firstpoint of contact of care to establish a working diagnosis and management planin partnership with the patient
Havedirect and immediate access when needed to a GP and work under their supervision.Review, analyse and action diagnostic test results
Deliverintegrated patient centred-care through appropriate working with the widerprimary care MDT
Undertakeconsultations for emergency or routine problems and management of patients withlong-term conditions
Undertakehome visits, participate in duty rotas and possess a valid driving licence
Utiliseclinical guidelines and partake in clinical audits, significant event reviewsand other research and analysis tasks
Keepup to date with evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects, meetinggovernance guidelines for CPD
Main duties of the job
A Post Graduate Degree in PhysicianAssociate Studies from an accredited PA Programme
Membership of the Faculty ofPhysician Associates at the RCP, which includes UK Physician AssociateRegistration (the PA Managed Voluntary Register)
Current and valid certification orre-certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination
Experience of working in a medicineenvironment, including preventative medicine and chronic disease management
Flexible and adaptable approach to avaried and high-volume workload with the ability to multi-task and to workunder pressure
Consistently compassionate andrespectful approach placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives,carers and colleagues.
Ability to communicate effectivelywith colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses and other staff and agencies
Commitment to continuing professionaldevelopment
On-going training / study leave willbe 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 localcommunity.
There is awide socio-economic and demographic served within this area which will providean interesting and varied case mix. Therole will contribute to improving quality of patient care across the network ofpractices.
We aredelighted to announce that DHPL has been awarded the Herts ValleysClinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) Certificate of Achievement in recognitionof exceptional contribution to the Primary Care workforce under the category ofSupported Retention and Recruitment of Staff. As such, you will be joining an enthusiasticteam of clinicians and administrators and will be well supported with on-goingprofessional development (training support, CPD and peer support).
Job description
Job responsibilities
ResponsibleFor:
Theresponsibilities of the role include direct patient contact through assessment,examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment. You will maintain a key role in supportingdelivery of network contracted services and to provide a holistic clinicalservice, with support from GPs as required.
JobPurpose:
To helpsupport practices with structured care around patients with long term conditions,including frailty.
Providefirst point of contact of care for patients presenting with undifferentiated,undiagnosed problems utilising history-taking, physical examinations andclinical decision-
makingskills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan in partnership withthe patient (and their carers, where applicable).
Will havedirect and immediate access when needed to a GP/Doctor and work under supervision of the GP with which the patientis registered.
Review,analyse and action diagnostic test results.
Deliverintegrated patient centred-care through appropriate working with the widerprimary care multi-disciplinary team and social care networks.
Undertakeface-to-face, telephone and online consultations for emergency or routineproblems, as determined by the PCN, including management of patients withlong-term conditions. Where required by the PCN, offer specialised clinicsfollowing appropriate training including (but not limited to) family planning,baby checks, COPD, asthma, diabetes and anticoagulation.
Undertakehome visits and participate in duty rotas.
Must possess a valid driving licence.
Providehealth/disease promotion and prevention advice to patients.
Utiliseclinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice and partake in clinicalaudits, significant event reviews and other research and analysis tasks.
Throughparticipating in continuing professional development opportunities, keep up todate with evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role,meeting clinical governance guidelines for continuing professional development(CPD).
Develop andagree a personal development plan (PDP) utilising a reflective approach topractice, operating under appropriate clinical supervision.
On-going training / study leave will be considered to supportpersonal development.
Skillsand Qualifications
A Post Graduate Degree in PhysicianAssociate Studies from an accredited PA Programme
Membership of the Faculty ofPhysician Associates at the RCP, which includes UK Physician AssociateRegistration (the PA Managed Voluntary Register)
Current and valid certification orre-certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination
Experience of working in a medicineenvironment, including preventative medicine and chronic disease management
Flexible and adaptable approach to avaried and high-volume workload with the ability to multi-task and to workunder pressure
Consistently compassionate andrespectful approach placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives,carers and colleagues.
Ability to communicate effectivelywith colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses and other staff and agencies
Commitment to continuing professionaldevelopment
On-going training / study leave willbe considered to support personal development.
Confidentiality
Informationrelating to patients, employees and business must be treated in strictestconfidence. Under no circumstancesshould such information be discussed with any unauthorised person(s) ororganisations. All staff must operatewithin the requirements of DHPL policies.
Safeguardingand Protecting Children
Everyoneshares responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people, irrespective of individual roles. As an employee of the trust you will need tobe aware of your responsibility in relation to safeguarding and protectingchildren. You will need to be aware of our procedures and know how to contactnamed professionals, within the safeguarding team for advice and support.
Healthand Safety
The Healthand Safety at Work Act stipulates that it is the responsibility of eachemployee to observe all rules governing safety and conduct and as such safetyequipment and Personal Protective Equipment provided must be used.
InfectionControl
DHPL iscommitted to protecting the health of all staff, patients and visitors to ourpremises. As such all staff are personally responsible for compliance with allGeneral Practice infection prevention and control policies. Failure to comply with such policies andassociated procedures is likely to lead to disciplinary action.
ManualHandling
The postholder will be provided with adequate training in correct lifting techniques bya recognised lifting instructor.
Qualityof Service
DHPL iscommitted in its use of available resources to obtaining the best possibleservice for patients and staff. The Postholder must share this objective and seek to maintain and improve the qualityof service provided.
EqualOpportunities
DHPL ispledged to equal opportunities for all and is committed to ensure that no jobapplicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds ofgender, marital status, age, race, colour, sexual orientation, creed,nationality, ethnic or national origin or disability. We promote flexible working opportunitieswherever possible to enable staff to balance their work with their privatelives.
Trainingand Development
Maintainyour professional standards in respect of education and training and ensurethat you are aware of your specific area specialty training and needs analysis.
Please note your job description is intended only as a guideto the responsibilities that will generally be required of you. You may need toperform other duties that have not been mentioned to accommodate both patientand 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