• Job Description

  Req#: A4060-25-0007?language=en&page=65&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This is a fantastic opportunity to join Better Health MCR, a leading Primary Care Network.

  We are on a mission, to think differently, to break down barriers and to improve the lives of our local communities. Our mission is rightly ambitious, and it's on thats shared by our team who share our values, to be caring and curious in all that we do. To achieve this, we continue to build our network team bringing together a service that puts the wellbeing of patients at the heart of what we do.

  At Better Health MCR our people are our biggest asset. We are a not-for-profit social enterprise reinvesting in our patients, and importantly, in our staff.

  We are excited to expand our team of Physician Associates along with our already diverse and experienced clinical team to help us further our mission to improve lives.

  Main duties of the job

  You will be based at one site, have strong links to the PCN wide PA team and be part of the wider PCN clinical team.

  You will see adults and children presenting with new and ongoing acute and long-term conditions. You will support them through initial history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment, referrals and ongoing support. You will work with supervision.

  You will work closely with our in-house clinical and non-clinical team to ensure excellent provision of healthcare for our patients.

  You will be committed to the health needs of diverse of diverse and deprived inner-city practices.

  Training and development is second nature to our organisation and this applies to all our staff. We encourage areas of special interest and expect the team to participate in projects and audits, to improve our services and health of patients, protected time is provided.

  About us

  We are Better Health MCR: thinking differently, breaking barriers, improving lives. You can read more about us on our website and in our mission document, using the links on the right.

  We are a friendly, forward-thinking, not-for-profit social enterprise providing primary care medical services in Manchester. We operate three GP practices: The Robert Darbishire Practice in Rusholme Health Centre (which is also head office) and which has a branch at The University of Manchester, Brooklands Medical Practice in Wythenshawe, and The Whitswood Practice in Alexandra Park Health Centre. In total we have over 44,000 patients.

  Our patients are very diverse and include established communities as well as new communities from all over the world. We have good links with the University and a sizeable student population.

  Our staff team of about 120 people has a great mix of skills and experience. We have exciting plans to expand this team even more, to help us further our mission to improve lives.

  Details

  Date posted

  06 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £46,148 to £48,526 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  A4060-25-0007

  Job locations

  Rusholme Health Centre

  Walmer Street

  Manchester

  M14 5NP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  An outline of the job is above. For the full job description please see the supporting document on the right/below.

  The post is part-time (22.5 hours over 3 days) and will be mostly based at The Robert Darbishire Practice, although you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites as needed. The usual working hours are between 9am 6pm.

  Salary will be in the range £46148 to £48526 pro rata (full-time is 37.5 hours), depending on experience. We offer membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and 5.4-6.6 weeks' holiday (depending on NHS service) plus bank holidays (pro rata). (The post is not subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions.)

  Recruitment process

  Please apply using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification. The information you provide should be clear and concise. You should not use AI; if it appears that you have used AI your application may be automatically disregarded.

  The closing date for applications is 27th June 2025. This date may be brought forward if there are a large number of applications, so please do not delay.

  Short-listed candidates will be informed via email / phone.

  Formal interviews will take place on week commencing 14th July 2025.

  Better Health MCR Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Real Living Wage employer.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  An outline of the job is above. For the full job description please see the supporting document on the right/below.

  The post is part-time (22.5 hours over 3 days) and will be mostly based at The Robert Darbishire Practice, although you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites as needed. The usual working hours are between 9am 6pm.

  Salary will be in the range £46148 to £48526 pro rata (full-time is 37.5 hours), depending on experience. We offer membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and 5.4-6.6 weeks' holiday (depending on NHS service) plus bank holidays (pro rata). (The post is not subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions.)

  Recruitment process

  Please apply using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification. The information you provide should be clear and concise. You should not use AI; if it appears that you have used AI your application may be automatically disregarded.

  The closing date for applications is 27th June 2025. This date may be brought forward if there are a large number of applications, so please do not delay.

  Short-listed candidates will be informed via email / phone.

  Formal interviews will take place on week commencing 14th July 2025.

  Better Health MCR Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Real Living Wage employer.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Postgraduate Diploma/Masters level qualification in Physician Associate/Advanced Practice (or equivalent).
  • Registration on the GMC Register for PAs and GMC number.

  Personal Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible in approach to work.
  • A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills showing care and empathy.
  • The ability to work as a member of a busy multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent communication skills the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of individuals both verbally and in writing.
  • The ability to communicate and interact with the public in a discreet and sensitive manner, recognising their needs for alternative methods and styles of communication.
  • Good organisational skills.
  • A strong commitment to providing a high standard of care that is responsive and flexible.
  • Willingness and aptitude to be involved in teaching.
  • A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car on a daily basis (alternatives will be considered). Car insurance must cover business use.

  Other

  Essential

  • A commitment to our organisational values to provide the best possible service to a diverse inner-city population.
  • An excellent attendance record in previous roles.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Understanding of General Practice.
  • Experience of working independently.
  • Good IT and keyboard skills.
  • A commitment to professional and personal development, with evidence of recent study and learning.
  • Minimum 12 months experience as a Physician Associate

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in Primary Care as a PA in General Practice.
  • Experience of online and/or telephone consulting.
  • Experience and skills in management of patients with complex needs.
  • Experience of health promotion and/or health screening.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Postgraduate Diploma/Masters level qualification in Physician Associate/Advanced Practice (or equivalent).
  • Registration on the GMC Register for PAs and GMC number.

  Personal Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible in approach to work.
  • A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills showing care and empathy.
  • The ability to work as a member of a busy multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent communication skills the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of individuals both verbally and in writing.
  • The ability to communicate and interact with the public in a discreet and sensitive manner, recognising their needs for alternative methods and styles of communication.
  • Good organisational skills.
  • A strong commitment to providing a high standard of care that is responsive and flexible.
  • Willingness and aptitude to be involved in teaching.
  • A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car on a daily basis (alternatives will be considered). Car insurance must cover business use.

  Other

  Essential

  • A commitment to our organisational values to provide the best possible service to a diverse inner-city population.
  • An excellent attendance record in previous roles.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Understanding of General Practice.
  • Experience of working independently.
  • Good IT and keyboard skills.
  • A commitment to professional and personal development, with evidence of recent study and learning.
  • Minimum 12 months experience as a Physician Associate

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in Primary Care as a PA in General Practice.
  • Experience of online and/or telephone consulting.
  • Experience and skills in management of patients with complex needs.
  • Experience of health promotion and/or health screening.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Better Health MCR

  Address

  Rusholme Health Centre

  Walmer Street

  Manchester

  M14 5NP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.betterhealthmcr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Better Health MCR

  Address

  Rusholme Health Centre

  Walmer Street

  Manchester

  M14 5NP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.betterhealthmcr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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