Physician Associate - Berkhamsted, United Kingdom - Dacorum Healthcare Providers Ltd

Description

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 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.

Qualifications

Essential