Physician Associate
Southport and Formby Health (GP Federation)
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Job summary
Southport and Formby Health GP Federation will be providing the Framework for Enhanced Health in Care Homes across two PCN areas in Southport from 1st October 2020.
We are looking to recruit highly motivated Physician Associates (PA), as part of a team of professionals to deliver this service to patients in care homes. PAs will work with care home staff and a range of other professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.
Main duties of the job
We would welcome applications from candidates who hold a Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in Physician Associate from an accredited UK University. Ongoing professional development will be provided.
Clinical requirements include:
- taking medical patients histories
- physical examinations
- diagnosis of illness
- organisation of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- interpretation of test results
- review of patients with long-term chronic conditions
- provision of health promotion and disease prevention advice
- development of management plans
About us
Southport and Formby Health is a GP owned company - created to enhance the delivery of healthcare services to the local population.
Our aims are:
- To provide a greater range of NHS services such as outpatient clinics locally for the benefit of patients
- To deliver services closer to the patient in their own community
- To provide shared resources amongst GP practices and thereby creating economies of scale
- To be a high quality, responsive, forward thinking organisation
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Lindsay McClelland: lindsay.mcclelland1@nhs.net
Date posted
13 July 2020
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£33,222 to £49,969 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0192-20-5102
Job locations
12 Church Street
Southport
Merseyside
PR9 0QT
Employer details
Employer name
Southport and Formby Health (GP Federation)
Address
12 Church Street
Southport
Merseyside
PR9 0QT
Employer's website
https://www.southportandformbyhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Helen Mason
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