Physician Associate
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 June 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B44 9ER |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A4814-25-0012 |
Summary
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 consultations (in person, video and telephone) for emergency or routine problems including management of long-term conditions. Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports within your scope of competence. Discuss the result and implications of laboratory investigations with patients. Utilise local and national clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice. Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support with an emphasis on prevention and self-care. Refer patients directly to other services or agencies using appropriate referral pathways. Ensure safe handover of care within and outside the Practice as appropriate. Work directly with members of the MDT and support integrated patient-centered care through appropriate working with the wider primary care and social care networks. Identify community health needs and participate in the development of patient and family-centered strategies to address them.