Job summary
This role will be based in OL2.
Being a physician associate is a rewarding career as
you're able to make a significant contribution to patients' health.
As a Physician Associate you will be acting within
your professional boundaries, providing care for patients from initial history
taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care
under the supervision of a GP. You will demonstrate safe, clinical
decision-making and expert care for patients in consultation with the relevant
GP.
Your work will demonstrate improvement in patient outcomes, contributing to
reduce health inequalities, improving the efficiency of general practice and
delivering a best-in-class service.
Mentorship and supervision will be provided by designated medical personnel.
The level and type of supervision will be dependent on the post holders skills
and knowledge and determined by the organisations clinical governance
arrangements.
You will follow recommended annual appraisals and continuing professional
development set out by the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA).
You will be a core part of the growing MDT, providing services to the patients
registered with the GP practice.
Main duties of the job
This role will be based in OL2.
You will be a graduate who has undertaken postgraduate training, Physician
associates are dependent practitioners but can work autonomously with
appropriate support. However, you will need to stay within the limits of your
scope of practice and know when to refer to doctors and other healthcare
professionals.
As a physician associate, you'll need to:
take patient medical histories during face-to-face and/or telephone
consultations
carry out physical examinations
order diagnostic tests and analyse results
make diagnoses and clinical assessments
carry out a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the
scope of your role
develop and deliver appropriate treatment and care management plans in
consultation with patients, their relatives and carers
organise further investigations, treatment and referral to a
doctor/other healthcare professional where appropriate
evaluate the effectiveness of care management plans
make home visits to patients who are unable to visit the
surgery/hospital due to their condition
provide patients with advice and counselling on health promotion and
disease prevention
maintain accurate clinical records
complete paperwork and other administration duties, including writing
reports, letters and other correspondence.
Helping with the overview of care homes.
About us
You will be a core part of the growing MDT,
providing services to the patients registered with the GP practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY TASKS
To deliver a high standard of patient care using advanced autonomous
clinical skills with in-depth theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practice
working under the supervision of a GP
Youll be a graduate who has undertaken postgraduate training, Physician
associates are dependent practitioners but can work autonomously with
appropriate support. However, you will need to stay within the limits of your
scope of practice and know when to refer to doctors and other healthcare
professionals.
As a physician associate, you'll need to:
take patient medical histories during face-to-face and/or telephone
consultations
carry out physical examinations
order diagnostic tests and analyse results
make diagnoses and clinical assessments
carry out a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the
scope of your role
develop and deliver appropriate treatment and care management plans in
consultation with patients, their relatives and carers
organise further investigations, treatment and referral to a
doctor/other healthcare professional where appropriate
evaluate the effectiveness of care management plans
make home visits to patients who are unable to visit the
surgery/hospital due to their condition
provide patients with advice and counselling on health promotion and
disease prevention
maintain accurate clinical records
complete paperwork and other administration duties, including writing
reports, letters and other correspondence.
Helping with the overview of care homes.
You will be expected to attend practice and manager meetings when required
and contribute as appropriate.
The above is not an exhaustive list.
Any other takes as identified in line of work by internal or external stakeholders.
GENERAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
1.To deal efficiently with all enquiries using
diplomacy and sensitivity.
2.To maintain secure and effective manual and
electronic data recording and filing systems.
3.To be flexible and
adaptable when new office systems and working practices are introduced.
STANDARD DUTIES
1.To adhere to the
relevant quality standards.
2.To actively promote
the equalities and diversity agenda in the workplace and in service delivery.
3.Maintain
confidentiality and comply with relevant information sharing protocols and
practice.
4.To participate in
self-improvement in performance through workplace development.
5.To work as part of
a team.
6.To suggest areas
for service and process improvement.
7.Undertake
continuous professional development.
8.Undertake any
additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Youll be a graduate who has undertaken postgraduate training, Physician associates are dependent practitioners but can work autonomously with appropriate support. However, you will need to stay within the limits of your scope of practice and know when to refer to doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Desirable
- You will follow recommended annual appraisals and continuing professional development set out by the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA).
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 .
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Medlock Medical Practice
Address
Royton Medical Centre
Chapel Street
Royton
Oldham
OL2 5QL