Physician Associate

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Birmingham is seeking a Physician Associate to provide high-standard patient care under GP supervision. This role involves managing clinical caseloads, conducting consultations, and being a vital part of a multidisciplinary team focused on improving patient outcomes and quality of care. Ideal candidates will possess the necessary qualifications and demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification required, ideally with evidence of CPD.
• Registration with the Faculty of Physician Associates and/or GMC after regulation.
• In-depth knowledge of medical conditions and pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical caseloads and provide patient care under GP supervision.
• Conduct various consultations and establish diagnoses.
• Collaborate within the multidisciplinary team for patient-centered care.

Skills

Effective workload organization

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Post-graduate Physician Associate qualification (PG Diploma or MSc)

Bachelor's degree in Life Science or similar

Tools

EMIS

S1

Job description

Job Summary

As a Physician Associate, you will act within your professional boundaries, providing patient care from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation under the supervision of a GP. You will demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and deliver expert care in consultation with the relevant GP.

Main duties of the job

Your work will aim to improve patient outcomes, reduce health inequalities, enhance the efficiency of general practice, and deliver a high-quality service.

Mentorship and supervision will be provided by designated medical personnel, with the level and type depending on your skills and knowledge, as determined by the organisation's clinical governance arrangements. You will follow annual appraisals and CPD guidelines set by the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA).

You will be a core part of the growing MDT, providing services to registered patients.

Scope and purpose of the role

• Deliver high-standard patient care using advanced autonomous clinical skills, in-depth theoretical knowledge, and evidence-based practice under GP supervision.
• Manage a clinical caseload and address patient needs.
• Provide clinical leadership within the MDT and support team development of clinical skills.

About Us

The Oaks Medical Centre has around 70 employees across three sites in the Great Barr and Streetly area. The practice values its staff highly, achieving retention rates above industry standards. We foster a collaborative environment where staff ideas are welcomed, and staff well-being is prioritized to ensure excellent patient care.

Details

Date posted: 10 June 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: A4814-25-0012

Job locations

199 Shady Lane, Birmingham, B44 9ER

Blackwood Health Centre, Blackwood Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3PL

Chester Road Doctors Surgery, 119 Chester Road, Streetly, B74 2HE

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Provide first contact for patients with undifferentiated problems, using history taking, physical exams, and clinical decision-making to establish diagnoses and management plans in partnership with patients.
• Conduct consultations (in person, video, telephone) for emergencies or routine issues, including long-term condition management.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests within your scope, discussing results with patients.
• Follow clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practices.
• Offer holistic patient and family support, emphasizing prevention and self-care.
• Refer patients to other services or agencies via appropriate pathways.
• Ensure safe handovers of care within and outside the practice.
• Collaborate with the MDT and support integrated, patient-centered care within primary and social care networks.
• Identify community health needs and contribute to developing strategies to address them.

Person Specification

Essential Skills/Abilities

• Effective workload organization and prioritization
• Sound judgment under conflicting pressures
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• IT literacy (training provided for EMIS and S1)
• Empathy and good communication with patients
• Willingness to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Teamwork and workload sharing skills
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations
• Flexibility in working hours for effective healthcare delivery

Qualifications

• Post-graduate Physician Associate qualification (PG Diploma or MSc)
• Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Biomedical, Nursing, or Allied Health Science
• Registration with the Faculty of Physician Associates and/or GMC (once statutory regulation is implemented)
• Passed UK PA National Re-Certification Exam within six years
• Evidence of CPD relevant to the role

Experience

• In-depth knowledge of medical conditions, treatments, and pharmacology
• Experience supporting doctors in clinical decisions
• Ability to work autonomously within supervised practice
• Knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, and information governance
• Continual learning and development evidence

Desirable Experience

• Recent UK GP experience
• Management of complex patient needs
• Preventative medicine and chronic disease management experience
• Experience with QOF standards

Additional information

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more details, visit NHS Careers.

Employer details

Employer: The Oaks Medical Centre

Address: 199 Shady Lane, Birmingham, B44 9ER

Website: https://theoaksmedical.co.uk/