Job summary
Ravensbury Park
Medical Centre, situated in East Merton, operates as a general practice
providing NHS primary care services for approximately 5,000 patients. Our
practice is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of patient care, with
a strong focus on disease prevention, patient education, and delivering
personalized, proactive healthcare. We uphold the fundamental principles of general
practice and evidence-based care, while also fostering an atmosphere that
welcomes innovation and new approaches. We are committed to supporting the
growth of our clinical team and facilitating the professional development of
the successful candidate. If you are passionate about working in a primary care
setting, we invite to apply and be part of our dedicated team.
Main duties of the job
We are offering a rewarding opportunity for a Physician
Associate to become an integral part of our team in our practice. As a valued team member, you will have the
opportunity to make a real difference in patient care. In this role, you will
take on key duties such as patient consultations, physical examinations, test
result interpretation and treatment planning. You will work closely with the clinical
team to enhance patient outcomes and support the practice in achieving targets.
We are seeking a proactive, skilled professional committed to patient-centred
care and team collaboration. If you are ready to make a difference in primary
care, apply today.
About us
Ravensbury Park Medical Centre is under the Southwest London ICB and is
part of the Morden Primary Care Network.
We offer:
Standard annual leave
NHS pension
Development opportunities
A supportive team environment
free parking
Ravensbury Park Medical Centre is an equal opportunities employer.
Job description
Job 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).
Duties include
- 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 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;
- Contribute to the practice quality targets to consistently achieve high standards of safe, evidence-based, cost-effective patient care and service delivery.
- Work to deliver, with other members of College Health the objectives of our GMS contracts and contribute to the clinical and management development of College Health care provision.
Job description
Job 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).
Duties include
- 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 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;
- Contribute to the practice quality targets to consistently achieve high standards of safe, evidence-based, cost-effective patient care and service delivery.
- Work to deliver, with other members of College Health the objectives of our GMS contracts and contribute to the clinical and management development of College Health care provision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Physician Associate Postgraduate Diploma or masters degree from a university with a program accredited by the Faculty of Physician associates at the royal college of physicians.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Physician Associate Postgraduate Diploma or masters degree from a university with a program accredited by the Faculty of Physician associates at the royal college of physicians.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
