Physician Associate

Provide first point of contact care for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems utilising history-taking, physical examinations and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan in partnership with the patient (and their carers where applicable). CLINICAL

• Provide high-quality clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines, delivered in a timely manner. Carry out consultations (whether face to face, online or phone), with patients of all ages as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients Make referrals to secondary care and social services within locally agreed protocols, guidance and pathways. To perform specialist diagnostic physical examinations and treatment procedures. To instruct and educate patients in preventative health care. Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact. Assist or

carry out home visits as necessary or directed by clinical supervisor(s).
• Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes. Carry out necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports within the scope of the practice. Discuss the result and implications of laboratory investigations with patients; Utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice; Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support with an emphasis on prevention and self-care; Identify community health needs and participate in the development of patient/family-centred strategies to address them Contribute to the practice quality targets to consistently achieve high standards of safe, evidence-based, cost-effective patient care and service delivery.