Physician AssociateNHS
Job summary
Woodgrange Medical Practice is looking for a full-time Physician Associate
We are a CQC Outstanding GP Practice looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Physician Associate (PA) to join our established and supportive General Practice team.
The successful candidate will work alongside GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care. This is an excellent opportunity for a PA who is keen to develop their skills and build a rewarding career within primary care.
We are a well organised, efficient Practice, with a list size of 16500 and growing. We are based in a spacious converted bank, which has had several extensions to provide a comfortable and modern clinical environment. There are excellent transport links and we are close to the Olympic Park and Westfield shopping Centre.
As an innovative and forward-looking practice we are always looking to improve the way we deliver care. As a result we have been recipients of several national awards such as the RCGPs best clinical innovation and Pulse magazine's diabetic clinical team of the year, runner-up.
Main duties of the job
Your main duties include taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, assessing patients, developing differential diagnoses, requesting and interpreting appropriate investigations, contributing to management and treatment plans, monitoring patients progress, providing health education and support, maintaining accurate clinical records, referring or escalating patients when necessary, and working closely with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Job description
Job Summary:
The PA will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking and clinical assessment through to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
They will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process, including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe care for all patients.
They will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. The PA will provide a holistic and clinical service, with support from GPs as required.
The PA will be expected on a typical day to provide face to face appointment for patients booked for urgent appointments.
The PA will also review and act appropriately on pathology, radiology and other investigations results regarding their patients.
This post is to provide medical services that the PA is competent to perform, consistent with their education, training and experience.
This is to be delivered through delegated authority from the supervising doctors who have responsibility for the patient.
The PA would be expected in time to participate in the duty rota at the practice.
Mentorship and supervision will be provided by designated senior medical personnel.
The practice hold weekly clinical and monthly education meetings and the PA would be expected to attend and partake in these.
Duties and Responsibilities
The PA will be required to
Participate in all treatment and preventative healthcare services in the practice as delegated and agreed by the supervising physicians in the practice.
Provide direct clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines.
To consult and refer patients to physicians, medical specialists and other health professionals as indicated.
To interview patients, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, analyse, diagnose and explain medical problems.
To recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.
To perform specialised diagnostic physical exams and treatment procedures.
To instruct and educate patients in preventative health care.
To confer with patients by telephone to convey test results, hear emergency complaints and deal with similar situations and issues.
Order laboratory tests as required and agreed under supervising physicians.
Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
Perform a variety of research and analysis tasks associated with medical diagnosis and treatment.
Research unusual symptoms and treatment options, through consultation with physicians and other medical specialists.
Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, in consultation with or referring to supervising physician as appropriate.
Confer regularly with the Partners, supervising physicians and other health care staff, refer specific patients, plan and co-ordinate activities, exchange information, investigate and resolve problems.
Keep up to date on relevant medical research, technology and related issues by attending continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals etc.
To ensure continuing education, training and development is undertaken to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development and a Personal Development Plan.
Work collaboratively with the clinical team to ensure continuity of care is maintained on specific services/projects.
Work to deliver, with other members of the practice and Primary Healthcare Team, the objectives of the GMS Contract.
Encourage and ensure good working relationships with all members of the primary healthcare team.
To contribute to the clinical and management development of the Practice.
Meet as appropriate with a clinical lead on a regular basis to report on progress and contribute to the systematic development of local primary care provision.
To work within the policies and procedures of the Practice and report to the Practice Manager on non-clinical work programmes and service development.
To provide comprehensive evaluation material to enable Partners to fully evaluate the success of the role within a busy surgery for consideration.
About us
We are a CQC Outstanding GP Practice looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Physician Associate
The successful candidate will work alongside GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care. This is an excellent opportunity for a PA who is keen to develop their skills and build a rewarding career within primary care.
We are a well organised, efficient Practice, with a list size of 16500 and growing. We are based in a modern clinical environment. There are excellent transport links and we are close to the Olympic Park and Westfield shopping Centre.
We are a forward-looking practice we are always looking to improve the way we deliver care. As a result we have been recipients of several national awards such as the RCGPs best clinical innovation and Pulse magazine's diabetic clinical team of the year, runner-up.
We have a strong ethos of teaching and training and you will be welcomed into our large Primary Care team of 13 Doctors, GPSi in Dermatology/surgery, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 2 Practice Nurses , 3 HCAs, Diabetic Nurse Specialist, 3 Pharmacists and you will instantly become a valued member of the team.
Every clinical and administrative member of staff is encouraged to develop professionally. The doctors have been supported and encouraged to specialise; each has their own interest e.g. Substance Misuse, Mental Health, Dermatology, Minor surgery, Paediatrics and Womens health.