Physician Associate

**About the Role**:
We have an exciting opportunity at The Elms Medical Practice, for an experienced physician associate to join our team on either a full or part-time basis.

The role will include the following duties:

- Care home ward rounds.
- Individual care planning.
- Acute response services.
- Running of clinics providing care for all presenting patients, from initial history taking and clinical assessment through to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
- Providing an holistic clinical service, by working collaboratively with the healthcare team and with support from GPs as required.
- Meeting the needs of the patients, implementing agreed management plans and following approved protocols as appropriate.
- Carrying out home visits and consulting with patients who present on the day, via booked appointments.
- Reviewing and acting appropriately on blood results, referrals and correspondence regarding patients.
- For full details of the role please see the attached job specification._

All applicants should have the following qualifications and registrations, either in place or pending:

- A postgraduate degree in Physician Associate Studies from an accredited PA programme.
- Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes UK Physician Associate Registration (the PA Managed Voluntary Register).
- Current and valid certification or re-certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination.
- Experience including preventative medicine and chronic disease management.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to a varied and high-volume workload, with the ability to multi-task and to work under pressure.
- Consistently compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.

**About Us**:
We are a forward-thinking, enthusiastic partnership of 11 doctors, who enjoy working with a team of 5 nurses, paramedics, minor illness clinicians, physician associates, a healthcare assistant, clinical pharmacists, social prescribers, first contact practitioners, a dietitian, a health & wellbeing life coach and a team of highly trained and motivated staff. We have a dedicated administration team who ensure we run an effective recall system.

We have regular clinical meetings for learning, sharing and discussion, with committed clinical leads. We pride ourselves on our friendly, supportive staff. We are well-organised, high-achieving and adapt to an ever-changing working environment. We provide general medical services to approximately 16,600 patients in a desirable commuter-belt suburb.

We really hope to have captured your interest, as we are truly a great practice to work with.

**Benefits**:

- Membership of the NHS pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

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