Physician Associate in London

Physician Associate

Employer High Road Surgery Location London Closing date 30 Nov 2023

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Sector Contract Type Hours You need to or to save a job. A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physician Associate (PA) to join our team as part of 2 to 3 GP Practices from North Central London PCN. The successful candidate will be well supported in this Primary Care role, by an accountable GP(s), in accordance with the needs of the PA. We are keen to add Physician Associates to our teams. Pension contributions and normal benefits will be included. Job Types: Full-time
Main duties of the job

Work will be based between two to three practices all within walking distance from each other.

Work will involve, but not limited to - reviewing patients, documents and blood results.

Strict precautions with regard to Covid-19 are in place throughout the five sites.
About us

The group of GP practices have joined together to helpone another provide the best possible care for their patients. The primary role is to delivered high quality healthcare in North London. They provide a wide range of Primary Medical Services under the NHS, all of which apply evidence-based medical standards as established by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Conducting telephone consultations, which may involve discussing the result and implications of laboratory investigations with patients as well as dealing appropriately with routine and emergency medical needs.

Consulting and referring patients to physicians, medical specialists and other health professionals as indicated

Recommending and explaining appropriate diagnostic tests and treatments

Providing direct clinical care for patients including clinical assessments, diagnosis and treatment under the supervision of a GP(s).

Interviewing patients, taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, analysing, diagnosing and explain medical problems

Working with the wider practice clinical team to deliver services to meet the needs of the patients, which may include home visits

Requesting and interpreting results of laboratory investigations when necessary

Instructing and educating patients in preventative healthcare

Fully documenting all aspects of patient care and completing all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

Fully complete The Physician Associate National Examinations

Desirable

Experience of working in a GP practice.

Employer details
Employer name

High Road Surgery
Address

Stuart Crescent Health Centre

8 Stuart Crescent

London

N22 5NJ

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A3643-21-2698

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