Physicians Associate

Job description

Job responsibilities

As integral part of the practice, in patient facing role under the supervision of a GP Partners to clinically assess and treat patients at the practice. The role will include:

Working collaboratively within the primary healthcare team within the practice & PCN in developing own skills to manage patient care.

Demonstrating safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.

Supporting any extended access provision

Work with the PCN and practices to promote health/disease awareness and prevention advice. Analysing and actioning diagnostic test result and presenting at GP/PCN Forums and meetings.

Develop integrated patient centred care through appropriate wording with the wider primary care multi-disciplinary team and social care networks.

Utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice and partake in clinical audits, significant event reviews and other research and analysis as required.

Participate in duty rotas, this will include working within practice and care home environments on a weekly basis. Along with undertaking face to face, telephone and online consultations for emergency or routine problems as determined by the PCN.

Support the management of patients conditions by offering specialised clinics following the appropriate training and with the support of Practice GPs and the Senior Physician Associate. This includes family planning, baby checks, COPD, asthma, diabetes and anticoagulation.

Participate in regular supervision sessions and appraisals with yourline manager. Attend training and development activities as identified and participate in meetings both within the practice and the wider primary care within the PCN & Worcestershire as required.

Maintain administration systems and workspace used in a clean and tidy condition.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Physician Associate Completed at post-graduate Physician Associate Course (PG Diploma or MSc)
• Maintained Professional Registration with the Faculty of Physician Associates and or the General Medical Council when applicable
• Demonstrable commitment to Continuous Professional Development
• Flexible approach to work
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time management skills to balance work and education requirements

Desirable

• Relevant experience in a healthcare setting as a Physician Associate

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnt Green Surgery

Address

82 Hewell Road

Barnt Green

Birmingham

B45 8NF

Employer's website

https://barntgreen.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)