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Physicians Associate

Posting date:	09 October 2024
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	03 November 2024
Location:	Stourbridge, DY8 3SS
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	A0663-24-0016

Summary

The post holder will: Clinical Responsibilities Provide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems by taking medical history, performing physical examinations, using problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills to establish a diagnosis and management plan, working in partnership with patients, under appropriate supervision. Provide/educate appropriate preventative health care and advice. Make referrals to secondary care and social services within locally agreed protocols, guidance and pathways. Develop consultation skills to enable shared patient practitioner decisions. Provide clinical services required, within own competencies. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Adhere to the practice prescribing formulary, local and national guidelines. Be able to justify choice of medication. Undertake clinical sessions of telephone and face to face consultations and home visits. Organise investigation, treatment and referral where appropriate. Develop consultation skills to enable shared patient practitioner Effectively manage the nominated areas of responsibility as allocated. Develop harmonious and effective relationships across all practice teams and with patients. Offer comprehensive services to patients and their families, developing where appropriate support/on-going plan of care Be actively involved in own development and training. Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care Record or dictate the physical condition and review the history of patients in consultations Support and implement patient safety initiatives and systems required by the practice Administration Responsibilities Ensure accurate and timely summarising of patient medical records using appropriate written and electronic documentation according to the practice guidelines and policies Contribute and participate in audits, research, evaluation and clinical standard setting within the Practice Work with all governance and internal systems relating to the management of clinical systems and data Record clear IT based consultation notes to agreed standards. Ensure all practice policies are fully applied Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes Training and Responsibilities Commit to take and pass the necessary Physician Associate re-certification exams to maintain qualifications required to take out duties of the role and as statutory regulatory bodies require Undertake any relevant training provided by the Practice Undertake effective professional development as necessary to keep up to date with current requirements and in line with Practice policy. Undertake any relevant training as required relating to organisational standards and changes to software or systems Support and work closely with administrative and other clinical members of staff in the organisation/improvement of the practice systems for Clinical Governance and Quality Indicator targets Demonstrate skills and activities to others who may be undertaking similar work Attend courses and/or study days (internal and external) required to ensure professional development and improvements are met with new guidelines To keep up to date with latest developments/guidelines Quality Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet organisational needs. Effectively manage own time and workload. Contribution to the Implementation of Services Have a working knowledge, and contribute to Surgery handbooks, internal policies and procedures. Leave the workstation area tidy and ready for incoming colleague with information on any unresolved queries. Be conversant with and implement the Health and Safety at Work Act, Employment Law, The Data Protection Act and other legislation relative to the role. Be conversant with the CQC outcomes and ensure they are complied with. Undertake any relevant training as required relating to organisational standards and changes to software or systems. Develop harmonious and effective relationships across all practice teams and with patients. Undertake effective professional development as necessary to keep up to date with current requirements and in line with Practice policy. Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance. Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work. The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as deemed necessary. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be main to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CBR) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Infection Prevention & Control In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan or appraisal. THE ABOVE LIST OF RESPONSIBILITES IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER DISCUSSION WITH MANAGER WHERE APPROPRIATE.