Description
Becontree Medical Centre has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced physician assistant (PA) to join our team on a full-time basis (part-time opportunities are available).
The role will offer the post-holder the opportunity to build on their experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, as well as developing positive new working relationships across organisational and professional boundaries.
Main duties of the job
- Providing direct clinical care for patients, including clinical assessments, diagnoses and treatment, under the supervision of a GP;
- Interviewing patients, taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, analysing, diagnosing and explaining medical problems;
- Working with the wider practice clinical team, to deliver services to meet the needs of the patients, which may include home visits;
- Consulting and referring patients to physicians, medical specialists and other health professionals, as indicated;
- Recommending and explaining appropriate diagnostic tests and treatments;
- Requesting and interpreting results of laboratory investigations;
- Performing specialised diagnostic physical exams and treatment procedures;
- Instructing and educating patients in preventative healthcare;
- Conducting telephone consultations, which may involve discussing the result, and implications, of laboratory investigations with patients;
- Dealing appropriately with routine and emergency complaints;
- Fully documenting all aspects of patient care and completing all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
About us
Becontree Medical Centre is a well-established GP Partnership providing high-quality NHS primary care services to over 8500 registered patients within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Our experienced multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators and an experienced administrative and management team. Together, we work to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
Benefits
- Modern facilities
- Free onsite parking
- Excellent transport links
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
- Regular clinical meetings and continuing professional development
- Shared learning
- Flexible working arrangements
Person Specification
- Qualifications:
+ A postgraduate degree in Physician Associate Studies from an accredited PA programme; + Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, + Current professional registration; + Current and valid certification or re-certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination.
- Experience:
+ At least 1 year's experience in primary care. + Experience including preventative medicine and chronic disease management; + Flexible and adaptable approach to a varied and high-volume workload, with the ability to multi-task and to work under pressure; + Consistently compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
- Desirable skills:
+ Good clinical IT skills. Experience of EMIS would be advantageous. + Access to suitable transport and the ability to travel within the locality, including for home visits.