Physician Associate

AYTON AND SNAINTON MEDICAL PRACTICE PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE Duties and Responsibilities The PA will be required to: Provide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, utilising history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan working in partnership with patients. Undertake as agreed surgery-based consultations for emergency or routine problems including management of long-term conditions. Participate in all treatment and preventative healthcare services in the practice as delegated and agreed by the supervising physicians in the practice. Provide direct clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines.
To perform specialised diagnostic physical exams and treatment procedures. To instruct and educate patients in preventative health care. To confer with patients by telephone to convey test results, hear emergency complaints and deal with similar situations and issues. To consult and refer patients to physicians, medical specialists and other health professionals as indicated.
Order laboratory tests as required and agreed under supervising physicians. Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes. Perform a variety of research and analysis tasks associated with medical diagnosis and treatment. Research unusual symptoms and treatment options, through consultation with physicians and other medical specialists.
Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, in consultation with or referring to supervising physician as appropriate. Give clinical instructions to nursing staff and Primary Healthcare Team as required. Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to keep up to date with evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a Personal Development Plan (PDP) utilising a reflective approach to practice. Keep up to date on relevant medical research, technology and related issues by attending continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading, etc.
To ensure continuing education, training and development is undertaken to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development and a Personal Development Plan Work collaboratively with the clinical team to ensure continuity of care is maintained on specific services/projects. Work to deliver, with other members of the practice and Primary Healthcare Team, the objectives of the GMS Contract. Encourage and ensure good working relationships with all members of the Primary Healthcare Team. To contribute to the clinical and management development of the Practice.
To commit to undertake 50 hours of continuing medical education per year (outside contracted hours) and take part in 5 yearly GMC revalidation when in place. To work within the policies and procedures of the Practice and report to the Practice Manager on non-clinical work programmes and service development. Scope and Purpose of Job Description The job description does not constitute a term and condition of employment. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job.
The practice is a fast moving organisation and therefore changes in employees duties may be necessary from time to time. The job description is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the post holder. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person wishing to develop their career as a PA in a highly dedicated Practice in the heart of the community. The supervising team have a wealth of experience in General Practice which will undoubtedly provide the opportunity for the new appointee to develop their knowledge and shape the position within a dynamic clinical team.
Other Information General The duties of this post are a guide to the range of responsibilities that may be required. These may change from time to time to meet the needs of the service and/or the development needs of the post holder. This job description will be revised regularly to take account of changes within the organisational structure and the Practice business plan. Other duties The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties according to the needs of the service.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, but rather an outline of the main areas of responsibility. Any reasonable changes will be discussed and agreed with the post holder before any variations to the job description are made. Medical Examinations All appointments are conditional upon prior health clearance by the Practice. Failure to provide continuing satisfactory evidence will be regarded as a breach of contract.
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