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Physician Associate

Primary Care Careers

Ipswich, IP1 2EUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

31 October 2026

12 days left

Job description

Burlington Primary Care is growing thier multidisciplinary team and is excited to be creating this new physician associate post - a real opportunity t...

Run structured chronic disease clinics for patients with one or more long-term conditions, working to national and local QOF and IIF frameworks
Conduct medication reviews, care planning, and annual reviews for patients with complex multi-morbidity
Undertake regular care home ward rounds and community visits, providing continuity of care for housebound and frail patients
Work with the nursing team on recall and proactive management of the LTC register, with a focus on prevention and early intervention
Contribute to care planning for patients on the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) framework
Liaise with secondary care, community teams and social services as part of a holistic care approach
Participate in MDT meetings, significant event review and quality improvement
Support the development of clinical protocols and pathways alongside senior clinicians
Deliver and support group consultation clinics for patients with shared LTC needs, using a lifestyle medicine and behaviour change framework
Embed lifestyle medicine principles into routine LTC reviews addressing nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress and social connection alongside clinical management
Contribute to our prevention agenda, supporting patients to reduce their risk of disease progression and complications

Your caseload will span the full breadth of LTC in primary care, including:

Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2) - annual reviews, HbA1c monitoring, foot and eye referral pathways
Hypertension - BP monitoring, cardiovascular risk assessment, and documented recommendations for GP-authorised medication adjustment
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - spirometry interpretation, exacerbation management, inhaler review
Asthma asthma reviews, PAAP updates, step-up/step-down under GP oversight
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) - eGFR and ACR monitoring, medication safety reviews, referral pathways
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) - anticoagulation monitoring, stroke risk assessment, and liaison with the prescribing GP on rate or anticoagulation management
Heart Failure - monitoring, titration of medications under GP supervision, coordination with community cardiology
Frailty - comprehensive geriatric assessment, falls risk, polypharmacy review
Dementia - annual reviews, carer support, advance care planning
Mental Health (SMI register) - physical health checks, metabolic monitoring
Obesity and metabolic syndrome - lifestyle management, weight management pathway referrals
Hypothyroidism and other endocrine conditions - monitoring and medication review

This role includes a regular care home and community visiting commitment - a valued part of how we provide continuity for our most vulnerable patients. Home and care home visits are structured and planned; they are not for acute or undifferentiated presentations, which are triaged and managed by a GP first.

Undertake regular structured ward rounds at our linked care homes, supported by GP clinical leads, focusing on LTC review, medication safety, and personalised care planning
Conduct anticipatory care planning and RESPECT conversations as part of planned care home visits, working alongside the palliative care team and GP lead
Carry out planned home visits for housebound patients for routine LTC reviews and vaccinations
Work within the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) framework, contributing to personalised care and support plans
Build relationships with care home staff and community nurses to ensure joined-up, person-centred care

This is an exceptional opportunity for a PA who wants to develop real expertise in the care of older people and those with complex needs.

Your clinical supervisor will be a named GP. You will benefit from:

Peer support from clinical colleagues across the practice
A clear escalation pathway to our On the Day Hub for urgent or complex clinical decisions at all times
Participation in our whole-team clinical meetings and significant event review

We are committed to making this role work for you - we want our PA colleague to thrive, develop and stay with us for the long term.

Burlington Primary Care is a busy, forward-thinking GP practice committed to delivering outstanding patient care through innovation, teamwork and a strong multidisciplinary approach. We are proud of our culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement, and we invest in our team's development at every level.

You will join a growing, friendly and highly skilled MDT that includes GPs, paramedics, pharmacists, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, GP assistant and care coordinators.

Salary dependent on experience - please contact us to discuss
A new, purposefully designed post - genuine opportunity to shape and grow with the role
A supportive, welcoming MDT in a practice that genuinely values its staff
Regular protected CPD time and support for continued professional development
Access to peer support, clinical audit and quality improvement opportunities
NHS pension scheme eligibility
A varied, clinically rich caseload with real continuity of patient relationships

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

Essential

egistered as a Physician Associate with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma or Master's in Physician Associate Studies from a UK-accredited programme
Demonstrable interest or experience in long-term conditions management
Strong clinical assessment and reasoning skills
Excellent communication skills with patients, families and the wider team
Commitment to working within a supervised clinical model and to ongoing professional development
Ability to manage a caseload independently within defined scope, escalating appropriately

Desirable

At least one year of post-qualification experience in primary care, community, or secondary care (we have limited capacity for intensive induction at this time, so some clinical confidence is important)
Familiarity with SystmOne clinical systems
Experience with chronic disease templates, QOF frameworks or care home ward rounds
Interest in frailty, older peoples care or anticipatory care planning