Physician Associate - Ardwick & Longsight

at  Primary Care Manchester Ltd

Clinical assess patients including history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan working in partnership with patients. Instigate and interpret diagnostic tests working within the PAs scope of practice, and disseminate and communicate this information to the patient. 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.
Refer patients directly to other services or agencies using appropriate referral pathways. Ensure safe handover of care within and outside the practice as appropriate. Work directly with members of the practice primary health care team and support integrated patient centred care through appropriate working with wider primary care / social care networks. Identify community health needs and participate in the development of patient/family-centred strategies to address these.
Perform specialised diagnostic physical examinations and treatment procedures. Undertake clinical skills e.g. phlebotomy, ECG, spirometry & X-ray interpretation with supervision as appropriate. Complete necessary documentation relating to their patient.
Contribute to the practice quality targets to consistently achieve high standards of safe, evidence-based, cost-effective patient care and service delivery. Recognise limitations of clinical competency and ask for help and advice as required

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