Physician Associate

Blackwater Medical Centre has a fantastic opportunity for a physician associate (PA) to join our team on a full 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.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• 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.

• 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 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.
  

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
  

Please note this 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.