We are looking for an experienced Physician Assistant to join our vibrant team in Redhill. The successful candidate must have a keen interest in minor illness and be committed to delivering a high standard of patient care.
This is a 25 hour per week position, although flexibility with working hours may be considered. Experience of triage and chronic conditions is desirable.
Main duties of the job
As part of the practice acute care team you will be responsible for diagnosing and treating patients presenting with acute problems, minor illness, consulting with patients both face to face and over the telephone. You will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in line with our processes. Communicating clearly with other healthcare professionals both externally and within our wider team is essential.
This role is based at Greystone House Surgery, 99 Station Road, Redhill, RH1 1EB. Cross-site working between the Merstham and Caterham sites may occasionally be required.
Job responsibilities
* Participate in all treatment and preventative healthcare services in the practice as delegated and agreed by the supervising GP(s).
Provide direct clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines.
Consult and refer patients to physicians, medical specialists and other health professionals as indicated.
Interview patients, take medical histories, perform physical examinations, analyse, diagnose and explain medical problems during surgery consultations and home visits.
Recommend and explain appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.
Request and interpret results of laboratory investigations when necessary.
Perform specialised diagnostic physical examinations and treatment procedures.
Instruct and educate patients in preventative health care.
Conduct telephone consultations which may involve discussing the result and implications of laboratory investigations with patients as well as dealing appropriately with routine and emergency complaints.
Order laboratory tests as required and agreed under supervising doctor(s).
Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.
Contribute to the clinical development of the practice by developing a special interest and to help establish appropriate systems to manage common chronic medical conditions, ensuring compliance with NICE guidelines.
Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, in consultation with or referring to supervising doctor(s) as appropriate.
Give clinical instructions to primary care team as required.
Communicate when necessary with colleagues in primary care and hospital specialists in order to discuss or refer specific patients, plan and co-ordinate activities or exchange information in order to improve the quality of patient care.
Deal regularly with community hospitals, consultants and other health care providers, insurance companies and other community organisations to refer/consult on specific cases, participate in community service and education projects and activities and the like.
Qualifications
* Professional Qualification required
Experience
* Profession Qualification required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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