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Physician Associates, Emergency Medicine - Band 7
| Posting date: | 14 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £46,148.00 to £52,809.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 August 2024 |
| Location: | Gloucester, GL1 3NN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9318-24-1057 |
Summary
- Perform initial clinical assessment, examination and treatment of the ill and injured patient, participating in all aspects of the patient pathway, whilst practicing under the supervision of an Emergency Medicine Consultant. - Perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, subject to training/experience. Including, but not exclusively: Venepuncture Cannulation Arterial blood gases Catheterisation of males and females Suturing Wound care and dressing - Exercise a high degree of clinical knowledge when assessing and planning care for patients with a range of presenting complaints. - Ensure safe and effective handover of patients. - Work with the multi-disciplinary team in an appropriate management plan for the patient e.g. Social Services, Community Nursing Teams, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. - Refer and converse with appropriate specialists in regard to patient management. - Maintain knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, staff meetings and workshops. - Develop and maintain specialist medical knowledge. - Keep up to date with current guidelines and maintain best practice. - Contribute to achieving and maintaining performance within the hospital and department. - Contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care in accordance with current best practice and national guidelines. - Help to facilitate and improve Physician Associate student placements.