Job summaryThis role will be based in OL2.Being a physician associate is a rewarding career as you're able to make a significant contribution to patients' health.As a Physician Associate you will be acting within your professional boundaries, providing care for patients from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care under the supervision of a GP. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients in consultation with the relevant GP. Your work will demonstrate improvement in patient outcomes, contributing to reduce health inequalities, improving the efficiency of general practice and delivering a best-in-class service. Mentorship and supervision will be provided by designated medical personnel. The level and type of supervision will be dependent on the post holders skills and knowledge and determined by the organisations clinical governance arrangements. You will follow recommended annual appraisals and continuing professional development set out by the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA). You will be a core part of the growing MDT, providing services to the patients registered with the GP practice.Main duties of the jobThis role will be based in OL2.You will be a graduate who has undertaken postgraduate training, Physician associates are dependent practitioners but can work autonomously with appropriate support. However, you will need to stay within the limits of your scope of practice and know when to refer to doctors and other healthcare professionals.As a physician associate, you'll need to:take patient medical histories during face-to-face and/or telephone consultationscarry out physical examinationsorder diagnostic tests and analyse resultsmake diagnoses and clinical assessmentscarry out a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of your roledevelop and deliver appropriate treatment and care management plans in consultation with patients, their relatives and carersorganise further investigations, treatment and referral to a doctor/other healthcare professional where appropriateevaluate the effectiveness of care management plansmake home visits to patients who are unable to visit the surgery/hospital due to their conditionprovide patients with advice and counselling on health promotion and disease preventionmaintain accurate clinical recordscomplete paperwork and other administration duties, including writing reports, letters and other correspondence.Helping with the overview of care homes.About usYou will be a core part of the growing MDT, providing services to the patients registered with the GP practice.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesKEY TASKSTo deliver a high standard of patient care using advanced autonomous clinical skills with in-depth theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practice working under the supervision of a GPYoull be a graduate who has undertaken postgraduate training, Physician associates are dependent practitioners but can work autonomously with appropriate support. However, you will need to stay within the limits of your scope of practice and know when to refer to doctors and other healthcare professionals.As a physician associate, you'll need to:take patient medical histories during face-to-face and/or telephone consultationscarry out physical examinationsorder diagnostic tests and analyse resultsmake diagnoses and clinical assessmentscarry out a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of your roledevelop and deliver appropriate treatment and care management plans in consultation with patients, their relatives and carersorganise further investigations, treatment and referral to a doctor/other healthcare professional where appropriateevaluate the effectiveness of care management plansmake home visits to patients who are unable to visit the surgery/hospital due to their conditionprovide patients with advice and counselling on health promotion and disease preventionmaintain accurate clinical recordscomplete paperwork and other administration duties, including writing reports, letters and other correspondence.Helping with the overview of care homes.You will be expected to attend practice and manager meetings when required and contribute as appropriate.The above is not an exhaustive list.Any other takes as identified in line of work by internal or external stakeholders.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES1.To deal efficiently with all enquiries using diplomacy and sensitivity.2.To maintain secure and effective manual and electronic data recording and filing systems.3.To be flexible and adaptable when new office systems and working practices are introduced.STANDARD DUTIES1.To adhere to the relevant quality standards.2.To actively promote the equalities and diversity agenda in the workplace and in service delivery.3.Maintain confidentiality and comply with relevant information sharing protocols and practice.4.To participate in self-improvement in performance through workplace development.5.To work as part of a team.6.To suggest areas for service and process improvement.7.Undertake continuous professional development.8.Undertake any additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialYoull be a graduate who has undertaken postgraduate training, Physician associates are dependent practitioners but can work autonomously with appropriate support. However, you will need to stay within the limits of your scope of practice and know when to refer to doctors and other healthcare professionals.DesirableYou will follow recommended annual appraisals and continuing professional development set out by the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA).Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameMedlock Medical PracticeAddressRoyton Medical CentreChapel StreetRoytonOldhamOL2 5QLEmployer's websitehttps://www.medlockmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)