Long Term Condition Physician Associate GP role
| Posting date: | 13 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 9JD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0887-25-0002 |
Summary
Responsible for management and running of long-term condition clinics in your area of specialties e.g. diabetes, respiratory, in line with NICE guidance and Quality and Outcome Framework. Followed by debriefing from GP and or Long Term Condition Lead. Carry out NHS Health Checks on those aged 40 to 74 years designed to detect early signs of serious health conditions Recognise health promotion opportunities and give brief, focused lifestyle advice using motivational interviewing techniques which may include: alcohol and smoking cessation and weight management. Complete annual long-term condition reviews for patients using templates and specific coding Complete medication reviews and suggest changes to medications according to results and liaise with a prescribing clinician or clinical pharmacist Recognise signs and symptoms that may indicate undiagnosed long term conditions e.g. poor mental health problems and use relevant referral pathways. Work in accordance with Practice protocols to ensure the safe and effective management of patients with Chronic Diseases. Be proactive in QOF and enhanced services. Process pathology, workflow and tasks related to Long Term Condition Management Provide advice and guidance to colleagues in relation to your area of expertise Complete audits and participate in quality improvement and research activities as required. Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary teams and refer patients on when required e.g. social prescribing team, health and well-being coaches, specialist hospital teams. Proactive in improving and influencing the patient care pathway/ journey. Effective communication with patients, carers and all members of the MDT. Effective prioritisation and completion of daily work in line with clinical / patient need and practice priorities. Help supervise and provide training to colleagues/students in your specialist area. Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations. Clinical Practice Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and complete patient records in accordance with GMC Code of Conduct and with reference to practice guidelines, appropriately referring to GPs. To maintain your own annual registration with the GMC and adhere to its code of professional conduct. The ability to accept and respond to no-blame critical culture which seeks to learn from mistakes and move on. Maintain any other required registrations and certifications necessary to fulfil your duties : Chronic disease clinics Health checks Spirometry Venepuncture Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Requesting pathology tests Other tasks will include: Ensure clinical rooms are stocked appropriately Ensure general tidiness and cleanliness of clinical and treatment rooms Undertake home visits and or work at the branch surgery as required Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post