Physician Associate

We are seeking an experienced Physician Associate tojoin our clinical team. This role is ideal for a PA with solid primary care experience who is confident managing undifferentiated presentations andlong-term conditions, with appropriate GP supervision.

• Independent management of acute and routine presentations within agreed scope
• Management of long terms conditions and chronic diseases (e.g. asthma, diabetes, COPD, hypertension, frailty, dementia, LD)
• Same-day and pre-booked appointments (face-to-face, telephone, and online)
• Requesting and interpreting investigations
• Developing and reviewing management plans in collaboration with supervising GPs
• Contributing to clinical decision-making within the MDT
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced PAs or trainees if required
• Participation in audits, QI projects, and practice development
• Accurate and timely clinical documentation using EMIS

The Elms Surgery is a forward-thinking, well-established GP practice caring for approximately 9500 patients. We have a strongmultidisciplinary team including experienced 3 GPs, 5 Physician Associates, a Clinical Pharmacist, first contact physiotherapist, and social prescriber. Clinicians are supported by an efficient and friendly Admin & Reception team.

Wevalue continuity of care, clinical excellence, and staff wellbeing.

The practice is based in Central Watford with excellent road, train and bus links.

We are looking for an qualified PA, with GMC registration and a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in General Practice.

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in General Practice
• Experience running chronic disease clinics
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior clinicians
• Special interest or skill (e.g. minor illness, urgent care, womens health, elderly care, LD checks, Smear taker)
• Experienced in seeing children

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.