Physician Assistant in London

Becontree Medical Centre has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced physician assistant (PA) to join our team on a full-time basis (part-time opportunities are available). The role will offer the post-holder the opportunity to build on their experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, as well as developing positive new working relationships across organisational and professional boundaries.

Main duties of the job:

• Providing direct clinical care for patients, including clinical assessments, diagnoses and treatment, under the supervision of a GP;
• Interviewing patients, taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, analysing, diagnosing and explaining medical problems;
• Working with the wider practice clinical team, to deliver services to meet the needs of the patients, which may include home visits;
• Consulting and referring patients to physicians, medical specialists and other health professionals, as indicated;
• Recommending and explaining appropriate diagnostic tests and treatments;
• Requesting and interpreting results of laboratory investigations;
• Performing specialised diagnostic physical exams and treatment procedures;
• Instructing and educating patients in preventative healthcare;
• Conducting telephone consultations, which may involve discussing the result, and implications, of laboratory investigations with patients;
• Dealing appropriately with routine and emergency complaints;
• Fully documenting all aspects of patient care and completing all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.

About us:

Becontree Medical Centre is a well-established GP Partnership providing high-quality NHS primary care services to over 8500 registered patients within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Our experienced multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators and an experienced administrative and management team. Together, we work to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care. We are committed to continuous improvement, embracing innovation and developing services that meet the needs of our local community. The practice uses EMIS Web and participates in the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Enhanced Services and Primary Care Network initiatives. We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive and inclusive working environment where colleagues are encouraged to develop professionally through regular clinical meetings, continuing professional development and shared learning. Our practice benefits from modern facilities, free onsite parking and excellent transport links, making it an enjoyable and accessible place to work. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are pleased to offer both full-time and part-time opportunities, with working arrangements to be discussed with successful candidates.

Job responsibilities:

The following are the core responsibilities of the Physician Associate. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• A postgraduate degree in Physician Associate Studies from an accredited PA programme;
• Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP;
• Current professional registration;
• Current and valid certification or re-certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination;
• At least 1 year’s experience in primary care.

Experience:

• Experience including preventative medicine and chronic disease management;
• Flexible and adaptable approach to a varied and high-volume workload, with the ability to multi-task and to work under pressure;
• Consistently compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues;
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies;
• Commitment to continuing professional development;
• Experience of working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• An understanding of common acute and chronic conditions encountered in general practice;
• The ability to work safely within an agreed scope of practice and under appropriate medical supervision;
• A commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, clinical governance and evidence-based practice;
• The resilience, flexibility and professional judgement needed to work effectively in a busy primary care environment;
• Good clinical IT skills;
• Experience of EMIS would be advantageous;
• Access to suitable transport and the ability to travel within the locality, including for home visits.

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.