Physician Associate in Barnsley

To work within a multi-disciplinary practice team ensuring the provision of high standards of quality to the practice population. Undertake training and development as required within the role.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be responsible for the provision of the following clinics, as needed (after undertaking any necessary training/updates):
• Respiratory & Cardiovascular Clinic
• Flu clinic
• Diabetic Clinic
• To ensure all staff members understand the format for accepting appointments.
• Management of emergencies e.g. anaphylactic shock, cardiac arrest and first aid.
• To liaise with colleagues to ensure there is appropriate cover for all services provided by the team.

ADMINISTRATION

• To attend meetings as required, contribute to discussions and ensure that any follow up action is implemented.
• To attend clinical meetings, contributing to the agenda and discussions as appropriate.
• To attend annual appraisal.
• Work in line with practice policies and procedures to maintain standards and working practices.
• To ensure the maintenance of appropriate medical records, schedules and item of service claims.

DISEASE MANAGEMENT

• The post holder will be expected to be responsible for the following: Maintenance of chronic disease management & ensuring QuOF achievements.

HEALTH PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES

• To give appropriate advice to the practice population promoting healthy lifestyles.
• To ensure that Health Promotional Literature is available in the Practice.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Liaise with Executive GP/Business Manager regarding the maintenance and supply of equipment and medical sundries.
• Vaccination and immunisation of patients as per practice protocol.
• Safe disposal of contaminated waste/sharps.
• Management of emergency anaphylactic shock, cardiac arrest, first aid.
• Maintenance of appropriate medical records and schedules.
• Perform ECG.
• New patient medical checks.
• Family Planning advice.
• Other duties as necessary, but working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Conduct, Standards for Records and Record Keeping, Exercising Accountability, Standards for the Administration of Medicines and Guidelines for Professional Practice.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

• The post holder will have appropriate supervision and be expected to use their own initiative in the role of the Physician Associate.
• The post holder will be required to undertake training, statements of competence or gain the equivalent level of skill acquired through experience in order to maintain professional development.

BROADER RESPONSIBILITIES

• When necessary to act as a representative of the practice and to carry out the above duties in a responsible and respectable fashion at all times, particularly as the way the practice is managed may be occasionally taken to reflect the standard of care provided.
• Driving licence and car owner.
• Any other duties appropriate to the grading of the post.
• This job description will be amended in the light of developments within the practice; however, any changes will be discussed with the post holder.