Job summary
Gray's Inn Medical Group is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and highly motivated Physician Assistant to provide high-quality, patient-centered medical care as part of our multidisciplinary healthcare team. Working under the supervision of a licensed physician, the Physician Assistant will evaluate patients, diagnose and treat common medical conditions, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications as authorized, and promote preventive healthcare. The ideal candidate is committed to clinical excellence, effective communication, and collaborative care while ensuring compliance with all applicable clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. This role plays a vital part in improving patient outcomes, enhancing access to care, and delivering exceptional healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, and formulating differential diagnoses.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions within the scope of practice and under the supervision of the designated physician.
• Perform cervical screening (smear tests) in line with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme and practice protocols.
• Administer routine childhood immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with the UK National Immunisation Schedule, ensuring accurate documentation and management of vaccine storage and cold chain requirements.
• Promote preventative healthcare through health promotion, lifestyle advice, screening programmes, and vaccination initiatives.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated patient care.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to clinical emergencies, safeguarding concerns, and deteriorating patients.
• Contribute to achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and other contractual requirements where applicable.

About us
Gray's Inn Medical Group is a patient-centred primary care practice committed to providing high-quality, accessible, and compassionate healthcare to our local community. Our multidisciplinary team includes General Practitioners, nurses, physician associates, pharmacists, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff who work collaboratively to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care.

We offer a wide range of NHS primary care services, including the diagnosis and management of acute and long-term conditions, preventative healthcare, childhood and adult immunisations, cervical screening, health promotion, chronic disease reviews, and care for patients of all ages. We are committed to improving health outcomes through continuity of care, patient education, and a proactive approach to disease prevention and management.

At Gray's Inn Medical Group, we strive to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for patients and staff alike. We embrace continuous quality improvement, clinical excellence, and professional development while ensuring that our services meet the evolving healthcare needs of the communities we serve.

Job responsibilities
The Physician Assistant (PA) will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team at Gray's Inn Medical Group, providing safe, effective, and patient-centred care to individuals of all ages. Working under the supervision of a designated General Practitioner (GP), the post holder will assess, examine, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with a wide range of acute, chronic, and complex health conditions.

The post holder will provide high-quality clinical care through face-to-face, telephone, and digital consultations while promoting health, preventing disease, and supporting patients to manage their own health and wellbeing. The Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive coordinated, evidence-based care.

The role includes management of acute presentations, routine appointments, long-term condition (LTC) reviews, cervical screening, childhood immunisations, preventative healthcare, health promotion, chronic disease management, care planning, and appropriate referral to secondary or community services. The Physician Assistant will contribute to the achievement of practice objectives, including Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets, enhanced services, clinical governance, and continuous quality improvement.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience assessing and managing patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience maintaining accurate electronic patient records.
• Experience providing patient-centred care.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in General Practice or Primary Care.
• Experience undertaking cervical screening (smears).
• Experience administering childhood immunisations.
• Experience conducting long-term condition (LTC) reviews, including diabetes, hypertension, asthma and COPD.
• Experience using EMIS Web or SystmOne.
• Experience contributing to QOF and Enhanced Services.

Qualifications
Essential

• Postgraduate Diploma or Master's degree from a recognised Physician Associate programme.
• Current GMC registration as a Physician Assistant.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

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).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.