Job summary
The
Physician Associate will act within their professional boundaries to provide
care for the presenting
patient from initial history taking and clinical assessment through to the
diagnosis,treatment
and evaluation of care.
They will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making
process, including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe
care for all patients.
They will work collaboratively with the healthcare team
to meet the
needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. The PA
will provide
a holistic and clinical service, with support from GPs as required,
implementing agreed
management plans and following approved protocols as appropriate.
The PA will
be expected
on a typical day to carry out some home visits and consult with patients who
present on the
day and via booked appointments. The PA will also review and act appropriately
on blood
results and referrals/correspondence regarding their patients.
Main duties of the job
Under supervision of a GP, you will be required to:
- Work clinical sessions consisting of either telephone triage appointments, face to face appointments or both
- Conduct home visits (acute (on the day) and chronic (holistic assessments)
- Triage incoming pathology results and documents
- Complete medical reports such as insurance, occupational health and DVLA
- Act upon alerts (e.g. QOF, local enhanced services etc.) and reminders during a consultation.
- Provide clinical services required (within own competencies) as part of the APMS
About us
Hall Green Health was formed in 2003 by 5 like-minded practices with a vision to combine workforces in order to offer the next level of service to our patients. Over the years, we have expanded our team by utilising the skills of both new clinical and non-clinical roles.
We are made up of 2 sites (Hall Green Health and Shirley Road Medical Centre) but we operate as one organisation with patients being able to be seen at either site.
We are a forward thinking practice who pride ourselves on putting patients at the heart of everything we do. We use EMIS Web as our clinical system but complement with a range of additional technologies to support our patient's experience.
We have regular clinical and non-clinical team meetings to manage and continually improve our patient care. We are passionate about training the next generation of workforce and for many years we have been a teaching practice.
As well as providing general medical services, there are a range of other Primary Care Services such as Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Health Visitors, District Nursing, School Nursing and Speech Therapy available on site provided by Birmingham Community Healthcare. There is also an on site pharmacy; Wells Pharmacy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
- The Physician Associate will act within their professional boundaries to provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking and clinical assessment through to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
- They will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process, including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe care for all patients.
- They will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
- The PA will provide a holistic and clinical service, with support from GPs as required, implementing agreed management plans and following approved protocols as appropriate.
- The PA will be expected on a typical day to carry out some home visits and consult with patients who present on the day and via booked appointments.
- The PA will also review and act appropriately on blood results and referrals/correspondence regarding their patients.
- Mentorship and supervision will be provided by designated senior medical personnel. The level and type of supervision will be dependent on the post holders acquisition of skills and knowledge and determined by the organisations clinical governance arrangements.
- To work within the community, as an autonomous, accountable, Advanced Paramedic Practitioner, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to deliver quality patient services.
- To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users who attend surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.
- The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.
- The post holder must own vehicle for home visits with expensed remunerated in overall financial package.
Job responsibilities:
- Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness
- Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
- Administration and professional responsibilities
- Training and personal development
- Liaison
- Meetings
- Confidentiality
- Equality and diversity
- Personal/Professional development
- Quality
- Communication
- Contribution to the implementation of services
For a full job description please refer to attached document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
- The Physician Associate will act within their professional boundaries to provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking and clinical assessment through to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
- They will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process, including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe care for all patients.
- They will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
- The PA will provide a holistic and clinical service, with support from GPs as required, implementing agreed management plans and following approved protocols as appropriate.
- The PA will be expected on a typical day to carry out some home visits and consult with patients who present on the day and via booked appointments.
- The PA will also review and act appropriately on blood results and referrals/correspondence regarding their patients.
- Mentorship and supervision will be provided by designated senior medical personnel. The level and type of supervision will be dependent on the post holders acquisition of skills and knowledge and determined by the organisations clinical governance arrangements.
- To work within the community, as an autonomous, accountable, Advanced Paramedic Practitioner, in the provision of a holistic approach for individuals including assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to deliver quality patient services.
- To assess, diagnose, treat, refer or signpost patients/service users who attend surgery with undifferentiated or undiagnosed condition relating to minor illness or minor injury.
- The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to provide education to service users, promoting self-care and empower them to make informed choices about their treatment.
- The post holder must own vehicle for home visits with expensed remunerated in overall financial package.
Job responsibilities:
- Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness
- Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
- Administration and professional responsibilities
- Training and personal development
- Liaison
- Meetings
- Confidentiality
- Equality and diversity
- Personal/Professional development
- Quality
- Communication
- Contribution to the implementation of services
For a full job description please refer to attached document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate medical training in Physician Associate Studies (UK)
Desirable
- Mandatory registration with the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
- Appropriate certification in Information Governance
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a physician associate
- High level of personal and professional accountability and autonomy.
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
- Understanding and experience of research and audit.
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
- Experience of developing effective working relationships.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate medical training in Physician Associate Studies (UK)
Desirable
- Mandatory registration with the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
- Appropriate certification in Information Governance
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a physician associate
- High level of personal and professional accountability and autonomy.
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
- Understanding and experience of research and audit.
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
- Experience of developing effective working relationships.
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).