ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

All applicants should have the following qualifications and registrations, either in place or pending:

• 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.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experience, skills and qualities:

• 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.

ABOUT US

Tendring Primary Care Network (PCN) is a collective group of General Practices within Tendring, North East Essex:

• Great Bentley Surgery, Great Bentley (GBS)
• St James Surgery, Clacton (SJS)
• Mayflower Medical Centre, Harwich (MMC)

Our aim is to deliver better health outcomes for our local patient populations, and reduce health inequalities, via provision of additional roles and services to extend the General Practice Teams.
Tendring PCN are one of the 22 PCN Test Sites as part of the national PCN pilot programme, a partnership with SNEE ICB and NHS England to narrow demand and capacity gaps, improve workforce and patient experiences, as well as sustain general practice for the future.

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday
• NHS Pension
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive and friendly environment
• Peer support
• CPD support with training and development

Tendring PCN has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced/a newly qualified physician associate (PA) to join our team on a full-time basis for an 18 month fixed term contract.
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.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• 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.