Physician Associate - Home Visit ServiceNHS
Job summary
Derbyshire Dales Primary Care Network are seeking a motivated and compassionate Physician Associate (PA) to join our dedicated Home Visiting Service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team, you will provide high-quality clinical assessment, diagnosis, management, and follow-up care to patients within their own homes.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled clinician who enjoys autonomous working while remaining supported by experienced GPs and other healthcare professionals. You will play a pivotal role in improving access to care, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions, and supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments in patients' homes.
- Obtain and document detailed medical histories.
- Develop and implement management plans within your scope of practice.
- Request and interpret appropriate investigations.
- Identify deteriorating patients and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Prescribe through delegated pathways where locally agreed and in accordance with current regulations.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, and community teams.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
- Participate in clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Promote patient education, self-management, and preventative healthcare.
Job description
The main functions of the role have been outlined above .
Applicants will be expected to work in a rota that meets the operational needs of the DDPCN HVS and the eleven stakeholder practices.
The shifts will be Monday to Friday and more than likely the working day will commence around 0930 /1000 hours with a finish time of 1800 or 1830 depending on the rota setting within the wider team .
The wider team includes GP's , ECP's, ANP and Paramedics .
About us
DDPCN HVS team will offer
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
- Regular supervision and clinical development opportunities.
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) support.
- NHS Pension Scheme (where applicable).
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- The opportunity to work daily in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales which is in easy reach via the main arterial routes from the M1 , A38 , A52 and A6 roads .