Great Barford Surgery

Physician Associate

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Job summary

Youll be a graduate who has undertaken postgraduate training and you'll work under the supervision of a doctor. Youll be trained to perform a number of day-to-day tasks including:

  • taking medical histories from patients
  • performing physical examinations
  • diagnosing illnesses
  • seeing patients with long-term chronic conditions
  • performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
  • analysing test results
  • developing management plans
  • provide health promotion and disease prevention advice for patients.

Main duties of the job

This role complements that of a GP. Youll have an increasing role to play as part of the diverse multi-skilled practice team, including:

  • managing patient lists
  • providing health promotion and disease prevention advice for patients
  • performing physical examinations
  • diagnosing illnesses
  • seeing patients with long-term conditions
  • undertaking residential, nursing and home visits
  • taking medical histories from patients
  • analysing test results
  • making referrals and
  • developing management plans.

About us

Great Barford Surgery is a semi-rural dispensing practice located in the village of Great Barford; we are a two Partner Practice with support from salaried GPs and Locums that are familiar with local procedure and policies. We have a team of nursing and qualified dispensary staff that work with the Doctors on a daily basis to offer a comprehensive service to our patients.

Details

Date posted

27 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1838-23-0001

Job locations

26 Silver Street

Great Barford

Bedford

MK44 3HX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Under supervision of an identified GP within the Practice, the post holder will provide care for the presenting patient from focused history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the service

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under supervision of an identified GP within the Practice, the post holder will provide care for the presenting patient from focused history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • There are currently two integrated undergraduate Masters in Physician Associate Studies (MPAS) programmes available at the University of Central Lancashire and the University of Reading. You'll need three A-levels (or equivalent), typically at ABB or above, including chemistry and a further science to get a place on a course. Both courses are full time and last four years.
  • Most training to become a physician associate, however, is at postgraduate diploma (PGDip)/Masters level. In order to get a place on a postgraduate course you'll usually need a first degree or equivalent in life or health sciences.
  • Typical degree subjects include:
  • allied health degree (e.g. occupational therapy, diagnostic/therapeutic radiography, physiotherapy or paramedic science)
  • anatomy
  • biochemistry/medical biochemistry
  • biology/human biology
  • biomedical science
  • chemistry
  • genetics
  • medical science
  • microbiology
  • nursing
  • pharmacology
  • pharmacy
  • physiology.
  • Course providers often require a minimum 2:1 first degree, although some universities will accept a 2:2 in a relevant subject. Alternative qualifications and relevant healthcare experience may be accepted at some institutions. Entry requirements and course content varies between courses, so contact providers directly for information. For a list of courses, see the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA) website.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • There are currently two integrated undergraduate Masters in Physician Associate Studies (MPAS) programmes available at the University of Central Lancashire and the University of Reading. You'll need three A-levels (or equivalent), typically at ABB or above, including chemistry and a further science to get a place on a course. Both courses are full time and last four years.
  • Most training to become a physician associate, however, is at postgraduate diploma (PGDip)/Masters level. In order to get a place on a postgraduate course you'll usually need a first degree or equivalent in life or health sciences.
  • Typical degree subjects include:
  • allied health degree (e.g. occupational therapy, diagnostic/therapeutic radiography, physiotherapy or paramedic science)
  • anatomy
  • biochemistry/medical biochemistry
  • biology/human biology
  • biomedical science
  • chemistry
  • genetics
  • medical science
  • microbiology
  • nursing
  • pharmacology
  • pharmacy
  • physiology.
  • Course providers often require a minimum 2:1 first degree, although some universities will accept a 2:2 in a relevant subject. Alternative qualifications and relevant healthcare experience may be accepted at some institutions. Entry requirements and course content varies between courses, so contact providers directly for information. For a list of courses, see the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA) website.

Employer details

Employer name

Great Barford Surgery

Address

26 Silver Street

Great Barford

Bedford

MK44 3HX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Great Barford Surgery

Address

26 Silver Street

Great Barford

Bedford

MK44 3HX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

gillian wright

gillian.wright22@nhs.net

01234870325

Details

Date posted

27 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1838-23-0001

Job locations

26 Silver Street

Great Barford

Bedford

MK44 3HX


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