Physicians Associate

eRecruitSmart; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Physicians Associate to join a multidisciplinary team in Greater London. This new role offers a salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,500 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. The position involves providing care under the supervision of a GP and supporting the Primary Care Directed Enhanced Service. Ideal candidates will demonstrate commitment and engage in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Driven and dynamic individual.
• Willingness to engage in mentorship and supervision.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care from history taking to evaluation under GP supervision.
• Deliver safe clinical decision-making within the PCN.
• Support the delivery of the Primary Care Directed Enhanced Service.
• Participate in annual appraisals and professional development.
• Become a core part of the growing multidisciplinary team.

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a Physicians Associate to join and be part of creating a multi-Disciplinary team across the PCN, supporting the delivery of the Primary Care Directed Enhanced Service to meet the needs of the PCN population.

About the Primary Care Network

Our client is a forward-thinking Primary Care Network consisting of three practices, all based in the Ilford area of Redbridge serving a population of over 30,000 patients.

About the role

This is a new role, and we are looking for a driven and dynamic person to join us. As a Physicians Associate mentorship and supervision will be provided, dependent on the post holder’s skills and knowledge and determined by the organisation’s clinical governance arrangements. We aspire to deliver approaches that demonstrate improvement in patient outcomes, contributing to reducing health inequalities across the PCN and improving the efficiency of general practice to deliver a best in class service.

Responsibilities

• Provision of care for patients from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care under the supervision of a GP
• Delivery of safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the Primary Care Network (PCN), in consultation with the relevant GP
• Supporting the delivery of the Primary Care Directed Enhanced Service and potentially Enhanced Access to meet the needs of patients
• Following recommended annual appraisals and continuing professional development set out by the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA)
• Becoming a core part of the growing MDT

About the working hours and remuneration

For the right candidate, this role of Physicians Associate will attract an excellent salary of £40,000 to £50,500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience plus relevant holiday and benefits commensurate with the position. A fully detailed Job Description is available on request and it is important to note that we are looking for the right fit in terms of commitment and initiative.