Physician Associate

Bounces Road Surgery; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Edmonton is looking for a full-time or part-time Physician Associate to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care under the supervision of a GP. Responsibilities include conducting consultations, managing long-term conditions, and participating in quality improvement projects. Candidates must be registered with GMC, have a UK PA qualification, and possess excellent communication and IT skills. The role offers attractive benefits including a private pension and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Private pension available

Daily GP supervision

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year post-graduation experience in general practice.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to equality and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face, telephone and online consultations.
• Review pathology and imaging results and communicate outcomes.
• Document contemporaneously using practice protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

IT skills

Education

UK PA qualification (PG Dip/MSc)

Registered with the GMC

Tools

EMIS software

Job description

Job Summary

Bounces Road Surgery is seeking to recruit a full‑time (37.5 hours a week) or part‑time proactive Physician Associate to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care. The role is supervised daily by a GP and works closely with the multidisciplinary team to improve access, continuity and outcomes for patients, and to see and treat a wide range of conditions.

Responsibilities

• Hold face‑to‑face, telephone and online consultations.
• Review and act on pathology and imaging results; communicate outcomes to patients and safety‑net appropriately.
• Contribute to long‑term condition management (e.g. hypertension, COPD, diabetes) using templates and protocols.
• Make referrals to community, secondary care and social prescribing services under agreed pathways.
• Document contemporaneously to a high standard; use practice protocols, QOF/IIF templates and coding accurately.
• Participate in significant‑event reviews, audits, QI projects and clinical meetings.
• Support patient education, health promotion and self‑management (including consultations when helpful).
• Support the quality improvement agenda as directed by the Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF).
• Deliver QOF targets including atrial fibrillation, asthma, COPD, diabetes, CKD, heart failure, hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, mental health, rheumatoid arthritis and drug dependency.
• Deliver PCN IIF and DES targets related to hypertension, cardiovascular disease prevention and medicines optimisation.
• Ensure appropriate signposting to specialist services or the social prescriber and book patients with a GP when beyond scope.

Scope of Practice & Supervision

• Work under the supervision of a GP with daily/regular debriefs and ready access to senior clinical advice.
• Work strictly within competence, escalating when needed and adhering to safeguarding and chaperone policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered with the GMC.
• UK PA qualification (PG Dip/MSc) and passed the UK PA National Examination (PANE).
• Minimum of 1 year post‑graduation experience in general practice, as demonstrated within a practice portfolio.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Good IT skills, preferably with EMIS.
• Knowledge of general practice, long‑term conditions, and clinical governance.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to equality and diversity, and completion of information governance training.

Benefits

• Private pension available.
• Daily GP supervision and protected debriefs.
• Opportunity for career progression and development of special interests aligned to practice priorities.

Annual Leave

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Employment Details

• Job Types: Full‑time, Part‑time, Permanent.
• Pay: From £40,000.00 per year, with flexitime.
• Licence/Certification: GMC (required), United Kingdom (required).

Legal and Ethical Commitments

• Co‑operate with all equality, patient confidentiality and occupational health policies.
• Comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service check.