Physician Associate

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Wigan; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Supportive clinical team

Extensive supervision and training

Established PA team

Strong educational ethos

Job summary

Shevington Surgery is seeking an experienced Physician Associate to join our supportive clinical team in Wigan. The PA will work within the multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care across acute and chronic presentations and developing their primary care experience.

The successful candidate will be GMC registered (or in progress), have at least 2 years post-qualification experience, and join a practice with two established Physician Associates, strong education ethos and extensive

Qualifications

• Qualified Physician Associate with GMC registration (in progress acceptable).
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in secondary care.
• Commitment to professional development and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients within PA scope.
• Take histories and perform examinations with thorough documentation.
• Develop and implement management plans for varied conditions.
• Escalate appropriately when specialist input is required.
• Collaborate with GPs, nurses and the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement and service development.
• Provide home visits when required and maintain records.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Autonomy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

GMC registration in progress

Education

Qualified Physician Associate

Job description

Shevington Surgery is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Physician Associate to join our friendly and supportive clinical team. The Physician Associate will work as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team, providing high-quality care to patients presenting with a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.

Duties will include:

• Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients within the Physician Associate scope of practice.
• Taking comprehensive clinical histories and performing appropriate clinical examinations.
• Developing and implementing appropriate management plans.
• Managing patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Recognising and appropriately escalating patients who require further assessment or specialist intervention.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, Practice Nurses, Paramedics, Physician Associates and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting the delivery of safe and effective patient care within the practice.
• Undertaking appropriate follow-up and review of patients.
• Contributing to clinical audits, quality improvement and service development.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records.
• Participating in continuing professional development and supervision.
• Undertaking home visits where required.
• Working within professional, ethical and practice guidelines at all times.

The role will provide an excellent opportunity for a Physician Associate to develop their Primary Care experience within a highly supportive clinical and educational environment.

Working for us: Shevington Surgery is a busy and well-established GP practice in Wigan with a list size of approximately 13,700 patients. We have 7 GP Partners, 2 Physician Associates and a strong, friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team. Whilst we are a busy practice, we pride ourselves on our positive team culture. We work collaboratively and support one another, with a strong emphasis on providing high-quality patient care and supporting the professional development of our staff. Our GP Partners have extensive experience in training and education, and this is an important part of our practice ethos. The successful candidate will be fully supported by our Partners and wider clinical team, with appropriate supervision, guidance and opportunities to develop their clinical knowledge and skills. With two Physician Associates already established within the practice, the successful candidate will also benefit from working alongside colleagues in the same professional role. This provides valuable opportunities for peer support, shared learning and collaboration. We are a CQC-rated Outstanding practice and continue to receive excellent feedback from our patients. We are committed to maintaining high standards of clinical care and ensuring a positive patient experience.

We are looking for a Physician Associate with a minimum of 2 years' experience working in secondary care who is looking to develop their career within General Practice and Primary Care. Previous experience in General Practice is preferred but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with a strong secondary-care background who are keen to develop their knowledge and experience within a busy Primary Care setting. The successful candidate will be fully supported by our 7 Partners, who have extensive experience in training, education and developing clinicians. You will have access to regular clinical support, supervision and guidance as you develop your Primary Care skills. You will also be joining an established team of two Physician Associates already working within the practice, providing an excellent opportunity for peer support, shared learning and collaboration. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established practice where learning, education and professional development are highly valued. Applicants must be GMC registered or have GMC registration in progress.

If you are an experienced Physician Associate who is passionate about patient care and looking for an opportunity to join a supportive, educational and forward-thinking practice, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Physician Associate.
• Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience working in secondary care.
• GMC registration completed or currently in progress.
• Demonstrable commitment to professional development.
• Excellent clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously within the limits of professional competence.
• Ability to recognise when further advice, investigation or escalation is required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to providing safe, effective and patient-centred care.
• Access to suitable transport, as the role may include home visits.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within General Practice/Primary Care.
• Experience of managing acute presentations within a Primary Care setting.
• Experience managing patients with long-term conditions.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience of clinical audit or quality improvement.

General Practice experience is preferred but not essential.

What we offer

• Full-time position 37.5 hours per week.
• Full support from our experienced GP Partners, who have extensive experience in training and education.
• Regular clinical supervision and guidance.
• The opportunity to work alongside two experienced Physician Associates already established within the practice.
• Peer support and shared learning within an established Physician Associate team.
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to develop your Primary Care and General Practice experience.
• A varied clinical caseload.
• Support for ongoing professional development.
• The opportunity to work within a busy and established multidisciplinary team.
• The opportunity to learn from experienced clinicians with a strong commitment to education and training.
• A CQC Outstanding-rated practice with an excellent reputation for patient care.
• A practice that values teamwork, staff development and positive patient experience.

Why join Shevington Surgery?

Shevington Surgery offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Physician Associate to develop their career within Primary Care. You will be joining a busy but supportive practice with an experienced team who genuinely value education, training and professional development. Our partners have extensive experience in training and education, and you will be fully supported as you develop your Primary Care knowledge and skills. Importantly, you will not be working in isolation. We already have two Physician Associates working within the practice, giving you the opportunity to work alongside established PA colleagues, share experiences and benefit from peer support. We understand that moving from secondary care into General Practice can be a significant career step, and we are committed to providing the supervision, guidance and support needed to make that transition successful.