PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE (PA) PRIMARY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Provide first point of contact care for patients presenting with undifferentiated,undiagnosed problems utilising history-taking, physical examinations and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan in partnership with the patient (and their carers where applicable).

CLINICAL

● Provide high-quality clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines,delivered in a timely manner.

● Carry out consultations (whether face to face, online or phone), with patients of all ages as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients

● Make referrals to secondary care and social services within locally agreed protocols, guidance and pathways.

● To perform specialist diagnostic physical examinations and treatment procedures.

● To instruct and educate patients in preventative health care.

● Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact.

● Assist or carry out home visits as necessary or directed by clinical supervisor(s).

● Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.

● Carry out necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports within the scope of a PA’s 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;

● Identify community health needs and participate in the development of patient/family-centred strategies to address them

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Physician Associate in hospital or in a a community setting

Desirable

• Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
• Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
• Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
• Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software and internet browser

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate Diploma/Master in Physician Associate (formally Physician Assistant) from an accredited UK University
• Bachelor Degree in Life Science/Biomedical/Nursing or Allied Health Science
• Member of Faculty of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
• Valid national certification and recertification every six years as stipulated by PAMVR
• Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis

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

Belmont Medical Centre

Address

18 Western Road

Southall

UB2 5DU

Employer's website

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