PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE (PA) PRIMARY

Belmont Medical Centre

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Job summary

We are looking for a professional, conscientious and highly effective Physician Associate to join our friendly team in Southall. We are an innovative urban GMS practice which serves a multiethnic population of 8171 patients. We have a fantastic clinical team which comprises 1 Partner, 3 Salaried GPs, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 Nursing Associate, 3 Clinical Pharmacists, 1 Pharmacy Technician and 1 HCA . We also teach medical students and train Physician Associates. We are located in a modern, recently extended surgery located a 10 minute walk from the Southall Cross Rail Station.

Main duties of the job

As Physician Associate, you will work as part of the Team using a wide range of the skills you have including (but not limited to);

• Care planning

• Supporting GPs with managing results

• Supporting GPs with their paperwork.

About us

You will be part of a friendly and supportive team, within an organisation that strongly encourages professional development and you will have opportunities to gain experience across different areas of the team. If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need, then please apply.

Date posted

21 April 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience NHS Pension

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2283-22-3554

Job locations

18 Western Road

Southall

UB2 5DU

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.