Physician Associate

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will, under appropriate supervision:

Provide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, utilising history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan working in partnership with patients.

Undertake as agreed consultations for emergency or urgent problems. In addition, undertake telephone consultations / home visits.

Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports within the scope of a PAs practice. Discuss the result and implications of laboratory investigations with patients

Utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice

Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support with an emphasis on prevention and self-care

Refer patients directly to other services or agencies using appropriate referral pathways

Ensure safe handover of care within and outside the practice as appropriate

Work directly with members of the health care team and support integrated patient centred care through appropriate working with wider primary care / social care networks

Contribute to the practice quality targets to consistently achieve high standards of safe, evidence-based, cost-effective patient care and service delivery

To provide clinical leadership where appropriate within the practice.

Promote and support a learning culture within the practice and assist in clinical instruction, mentoring, and supervision of medical, nursing or physician associate students and other learners attached to the practice.

Maintain clinical skills relevant to your role and expertise.

Utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence based practice.

Work collaboratively with patients and their families to develop appropriate ongoing care plans with an emphasis on prevention and self care.

Participate in continuing professional development to keep up to date with evidenced-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role .

Participate in Practice appraisals and towards a personal development plan, utilising a reflective approach to practice.

Undertake a variety of of research and analysis tasks associated with the improvement of clinical care, medical diagnosis and treatments where appropriate.

Contribute to regular multidisciplinary and practice meetings.

Contribute to the development of practice polices and protocols.

Fully document all aspects of patient care and manage clinical data in accordance with relevant standards.

Undertake statutory and mandatory training required by the Practice.

Comply at all times with the practice health and Safety Policies.

Co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to support equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

Establish and maintain effective communication pathways with all practice staff and visiting clinical team members such as district nurses, matrons, health visitors etc.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Patient assessment skills
• In- depth knowledge of related medical conditions, treatments and pharmacology
• Experience supporting doctors in clinical decision making
• Ability to work autonomously within the scope of supervised practice
• Knowledge of maintaining confidentiality, data protection & information governance

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate Diploma/Master in Physician Associate from an accredited UK University
• Bachelors Degree in Life Science/Biomedical/Nursing or Allied Health Science
• Member of Faculty of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
• Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP
• Evidence of continual learning and development

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

Adelaide Street Family Practice

Address

Elizabeth Street Surgery

61 Elizabeth Street

Blackpool

FY1 3JG

Employer's website

https://www.adelaidestreetfp.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)