Physician Associate - Maldon, United Kingdom - Primary Care Careers

Description

Blackwater Medical Centre has a fantastic opportunity for a physician associate (PA) to join our team on a full-time or part-time basis, as the hours of work can be flexible.

You will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary, general practice team to meet the needs of the patient, managing clinical cases (mostly minor illnesses) and to be able to deal with presenting patient needs within a primary care setting.

Main duties of the job

Working under the supervision of a GP, providing a holistic approach including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to deliver high-quality patient services in the home or practice.

Work closely together and as part of a wider multi-disciplinary workforce including, GPs, pharmacists, nurses, and social prescribers.

Use advanced clinical skills to provide education to patients and service users, promoting self-care and empowering them to make informed choices about their treatment.

Assess, diagnose, treat, refer, or signpost patients with undifferentiated or undiagnosed conditions relating to minor illness or injury, supported by senior clinicians as needed.

About us

We are very friendly and supportive practice located in historic town of Maldon.

We offer:

Supportive and friendly environment

Flexible working hours

Peer support

CPD support with training and development

NHS pension
For further information please contact Dr A. Geranmayeh:

Job description
Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

A postgraduate degree in Physician Associate Studies from an accredited PA programme

Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes UK Physician Associate Registration (the PA Managed Voluntary Register)

Current and valid certification or re-certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination. Experience
Essential

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.

Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies

Commitment to continuing professional development.

Employer details
Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Princes Road

Maldon

Essex

CM9 5GP

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