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Physicians Associate
| Posting date: | 27 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 July 2024 |
| Location: | Oldham, OL2 5QL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2182-24-0000 |
Summary
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.