Physician Associate Sheffield, England
Job description
PCNs provide new and exciting opportunities for an enthusiastic Physician Associate to work in General Practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop clinical skills in a positive and friendly environment. We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, willing to learn and have excellent communication and team working skills.
The successful candidate will be a suitably qualified professional individual with high clinical standards and some general practice experience is desirable.
We are an established PCN with a team of six G.P practices, holding a list size of 36.000+. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our staff and patients, delivering care to enable patients to optimise their health and well-being via a multi-disciplinary team including Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurses, HCA's, Physiotherapist, Dietician, Paramedic, Mental Health practitioners, Social Prescribers, Health Coaches, Care Coordinator and OT as well as non-clinical staff. We are in the process of expanding to incorporate further areas of expertise into our multi-disciplinary team. We offer our staff the opportunity to develop their skills and competencies by providing in-house (and external - where appropriate) training and mentorship, in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Most practices within our PCN are training practices, which train GP Registrars, Medical Students, and Nurses. We also have an experience in training Physician Associate trainees from both Sheffield University and Hallam University.
We are located in the north of Sheffield, which offers an excellent country living experience with a full range of housing and excellent schools, in easy reach of main motorways, rail links and the beautiful Peak District National Park.
SAPA5 PCN can offer:
- Negotiable hours for the right candidate.
- Excellent mentoring and supervision within PCN practices.
- Excellent team working environment.
- Start date as soon as possible, but will wait for right candidate
The responsibilities will include direct patient contact through assessment, examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment within physician associate scope of clinical practice The post-holder will provide holistic clinical services to both acute and chronic conditions with support from the multi-disciplinary team and will have a key role in supporting the delivery of PCN contracted services.
INTERVIEWS TO TAKE PLACE WEDNESDAY 19 JULY 2023
Job responsibilities
- Participate in all treatment and preventative healthcare services within the PCN
- Undertake face to face, telephone and online consultations for emergency or routine problems, as determined by the Practice, including management of patients with long-term conditions. Participate in all treatment and preventative healthcare services in the Practice as delegated and agreed by the supervising GP(s).
- Perform diagnostic physical examinations and treatment.
- Identify, signpost or refer patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health.
- Organise onward investigation, treatment and referral where appropriate.
- Ensure continuity of care, arranging follow-up consultations or reviews as necessary
- Attend regular practice clinical meetings.
- Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies.
- Under supervision of the GPs in the practice, make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the Organisation.
- Record clear and contemporaneous IT based consultation notes to an agreed standard.
- Review and act on laboratory results and clinical communication from Hospitals and other providers.
- Recognise, assess and refer where appropriate patients presenting with mental health problems.
- Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately.
- Be able to justify choice of medication, and support patients in the use of their prescribed medication (within own scope of practice).
- Be able to understand the impact of comorbidities, other medications and poly-pharmacy.
- Deliver integrated patient centred care through appropriate working with the wider primary care multi-disciplinary team and social care networks.
- Conduct home visits and Care Home visits (following adequate training).
- Assist the practices in achieving their clinical targets and objectives in QOF, Local enhanced services etc.
- Participate in continuing professional development opportunities and keep up to date with evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of your role, meeting clinical governance guidelines for continuing professional development (CPD).
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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate degree or equivalent in Physician Associate Studies from
- an accredited PA programme
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree or equivalent in Physician Associate Studies from
- an accredited PA programme
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which
- includes UK Physician Associate Registration
- Current and valid certification or recertification by the UK Physician
- Associate National Examination
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients with complex needs
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
- Understand the clinical governance and its implications for services
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting
- Knowledge of research and audit methods
- Experience of contract monitoring
Values and Attitudes
Essential
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to work under pressure
- Clear vision of role and commitment to working in Primary Care
- Ability to work within the team
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sheffield, S9 4EU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/07/2023
Reference ID: SAPA5 PCN Physician Associate
