About this role
Job summary
This role is not for locum or bank agencies, please do not contact the surgery if you are an agency.
Dr Mahbub's Surgery, Brace Street Health Centre is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, committed and caring Physician Assistant to join our busy but friendly, single handed GP Practice.
We are looking for a PA to work closely alongside our GP Partner and Sessional GPs.
This is a full time post, with A&C equivalent pay.
Main duties of the job
The PA will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking and clinical assessment through to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care (under supervision).They will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process, including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe care for all patients. They will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.The PA will be expected on a typical day to consult with patients who present on the day and via booked appointments, both acute and chronic cases and may consult face to face, by telephone and online by eConsult or similar.Full Job Description available on request.
About us
Dr Mahbub's surgery is based at Brace Street Health Centre (63 Brace Street, Walsall WS1 3PS), which is a purpose-built building with on-site parking, providing primary care for Caldmore and surrounding areas serving approximately 3500 patients.
We are a single handed GP Practice lead by Dr Mahbub. We have two further locum GPs, one Practice Nurse and one PA and PCN/ARRS staff, supported by a team of admin/reception staff.
We strive to provide our patients with excellent evidence-based care and all our staff share this vision.
You will be well-supported by our diverse management and clinical team.
Job description Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
The job description does not constitute a term and condition of employment. It is not a finite list of activities and is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in understanding the general scope of the job. The practice is a fast moving organisation and therefore flexibility and changes in employees duties may be necessary from time to time and may be varied from time to time as necessary after consultation / discussion with the post holder.
JOB SUMMARY
The PA will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking and clinical assessment through to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process, including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe care for all patients. They will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. The PA will provide a holistic and clinical service, with support from GPs as required, implementing agreed management plans and following approved protocols as appropriate. The PA will be expected on a typical day to consult with patients who present on the day and via booked appointments, both acute and chronic cases and may consult face to face, by telephone and online by eConsult or similar. The PA will also review and act appropriately on blood results and referrals/correspondence regarding their patients.
Formal mentorship and supervision will be provided by senior medical partner. The level and type of supervision will be dependent on the post holders acquisition of skills and knowledge and determined by the organisations clinical governance arrangements. The practice holds monthly clinical and staff meetings and the PA would be expected to attend and partake in these.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
CLINICAL
Participate in all treatment and preventative healthcare services in the Practice as delegated and agreed by the supervising GPs
Provide direct clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines.
Consult and refer patients to physicians, medical specialists and other health professionals as indicated.
Interview patients, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, order and perform investigations and tests, analyse, diagnose and explain medical problems during surgery consultations, face to face and by other means.
Request and interpret results of laboratory investigations when necessary.
Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, in consultation with or referring to supervising doctors as appropriate.
Instruct and educate patients in preventative health care and take part in health campaigns run by the practice and perform appropriate immunisations and health screening procedures.
Conduct telephone and some online consultations which may involve discussing the result and implications of laboratory investigations with patients as well as dealing appropriately with routine and emergency clinical problems.
Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes including ensuring any appropriate fees are claimed.
Contribute to the clinical development and improvement of the Practice.
Contribute to Chronic Disease Management by reviewing cohorts of patients and arranging recall and management of their conditions to ensure compliance with best practice guidelines and to meet the performance targets of the practice.
Give clinical instructions to nursing staff and Primary Care Team as required and delegate appropriately in line with practice policies and procedures.
Communicate when necessary with colleagues in the extended Primary Care Team and hospital specialists in order to discuss or refer specific patients, plan and co-ordinate activities or exchange information in order to improve the quality of patient care.
Deal regularly with community clinics, hospitals, consultants and other health care providers, insurance companies and other community organisations to refer / consult on specific cases, participate in community service and education projects and activities and so on.
TRAINING / EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Ensure continuing education, training and development is undertaken to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development and a Personal Development Plan.
Keep up to date with relevant medical research, technology and evidence-based medical practice by attending continuing education courses and professional meetings, online study, reading journals etc.
Undertake continuing medical education (CPD) every year, including accredited direct learning programmes.
Take and pass the national re-certification exam every 6 years in accordance with the requirements of the PA Managed Voluntary Register and as recommended by the National Examination Sub Committee of the UKUBPAE (UK Universities Board of Physician Associate Education) and subsequently as required by the statutory regulating body when in place.
Perform a variety of research and analysis tasks associated with improvement of clinical care, medical diagnosis and treatment where appropriate using the following means:
Audit of clinical practice.
Review of relevant literature.
Research unusual symptoms and treatment options, through consultation with physicians and other medical specialists.
Provide literature reviews and the like; review, analyse and determine the significance of a variety of diagnostic test results
Assist in clinical instruction and supervision of medical and nursing students as well other learners that may periodically be attached to the practice, including the educational development and mentoring of Physician Associate students.
Attend regular multi-disciplinary meetings organised by the Practice in order to discuss and learn from recent significant events relating to clinical practice occurring within the Practice.
Attend regular educational meetings organised by the practice in order to update clinical knowledge, practice policy and guidelines and disseminate other useful information relevant to the provision of adequate healthcare for patients.
Regularly reflect on own practice (and keep a record of learning encounters) in order to identify learning needs and encourage self-directed lifelong learning and continued professional development.
ADMINISTRATION
Send and receive written information on behalf of the Practice regarding matters of insurance, housing and other issues relating to the physical and social welfare of patients and ensure any fees are claimed in line with practice policies.
Work to deliver with other members of the practice and Primary Healthcare Team, the objectives of the GMS contract, including the terms of the QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework), any QIPP (Quality, Innovation, Productivity & Prevention) initiatives and Practice Based Commissioning activities.
Attend multi-disciplinary meetings organised by the Practice and Primary Care Network / ICB in order to discuss the health and social needs of particular patients.
Scope and Purpose of Job Description
The job description does not constitute a term and condition of employment. It is not a finite list of activities and is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in understanding the general scope of the job. The practice is a fast moving organisation and therefore flexibility and changes in employees duties may be necessary from time to time and may be varied from time to time as necessary after consultation / discussion with the post holder.
Other General Information:
General
The duties of this post are a guide to the range of responsibilities that may be required. These may change from time to time to meet the needs of the service and/or the development needs of the post holder. This job description will be revised regularly to take account of changes within the organisation.
Other duties
The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties according to the needs of the service. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, but rather an outline of the main areas of responsibility. Any reasonable changes will be discussed and agreed with the post holder before any variations to the job description are made.
Medical Examinations
All appointments are conditional upon prior health clearance by the practice. Failure to provide continuing satisfactory evidence will be regarded as a breach of contract.
Professional Registration
Staff undertaking work which requires professional/state registration are responsible for ensuring that they are so registered and that they comply with any Codes of Conduct applicable to that profession. Proof of registration must be produced on appointment and, if renewable, proof of renewal must also be produced.
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.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in GP Practice, however, training will be provided.
Desirable
Experience of working in a GP Practice.
Qualifications Essential
- Completed a post-graduate physician associate course (either PG Diploma or MSc) - Maintained professional registration with the Faculty of Physician Associates and/or the General Medical council following implementation of statutory regulation, working within the latest code of professional conduct (CIPD).
Desirable
Previous experience working as a Physician Assistant at a GP Practice is desirable, however, training will be provided. Familiar with EMIS system (Optum). Multilingual.
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).
Employer details Employer name Dr Mahbub's Surgery, Brace Street Health Centre
Address 63 Brace Street
Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 3PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://drmahbubsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)