Physician Associate

Job responsibilities Participate in all treatment and preventative healthcare services within the PCN Undertake face to face, telephone and online consultations for emergency or routine problems, as determined by the Practice, including management of patients with long-term conditions. Participate in all treatment and preventative healthcare services in the Practice as delegated and agreed by the supervising GP(s). Perform diagnostic physical examinations and treatment. Identify, signpost or refer patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health.

Organise onward investigation, treatment and referral where appropriate. Ensure continuity of care, arranging follow-up consultations or reviews as necessary Attend regular practice clinical meetings. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies. Under supervision of the GPs in the practice, make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the Organisation.

Record clear and contemporaneous IT based consultation notes to an agreed standard. Review and act on laboratory results and clinical communication from Hospitals and other providers. Recognise, assess and refer where appropriate patients presenting with mental health problems. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately.

Be able to justify choice of medication, and support patients in the use of their prescribed medication (within own scope of practice). Be able to understand the impact of comorbidities, other medications and poly-pharmacy. Deliver integrated patient centred care through appropriate working with the wider primary care multi-disciplinary team and social care networks. Conduct home visits and Care Home visits (following adequate training).

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