Experienced Physician Associate
We are seeking an experienced, reliable and professional Physician Associate to join a growing private healthcare service.
The successful candidate will provide patient consultations and clinical assessments within an agreed scope of practice, working under appropriate medical supervision.
The role will be based in Halifax,
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct patient consultations and obtain relevant medical histories.
- Carry out appropriate clinical assessments within the agreed scope of practice.
- Review patients’ presenting concerns and identify when further investigation or medical referral may be required.
- Explain blood tests, health-screening services and clinical procedures clearly to patients.
- Review blood-test results where appropriately trained, authorised and clinically supervised.
- Communicate results to patients clearly and sensitively within the limits of the role.
- Recognise abnormal findings and escalate concerns promptly to the supervising doctor or other appropriate healthcare professional.
- Provide patients with general health information and appropriate signposting.
- Maintain complete, accurate and confidential clinical records.
- Obtain informed consent and maintain patient dignity and confidentiality.
- Follow safeguarding, infection-control, data-protection and health-and-safety procedures.
- Work collaboratively with phlebotomists, healthcare assistants and other healthcare professionals.
- Support the development and safe delivery of clinical services.
- Travel to other clinic locations when required.
Essential Requirements
- A recognised postgraduate qualification as a Physician Associate.
- Current registration with the General Medical Council.
- Current or recent experience working as a Physician Associate.
- Experience taking medical histories and conducting patient assessments.
- Ability to recognise clinical concerns and escalate them appropriately.
- Clear understanding of professional boundaries and scope of practice.
- Excellent patient-care and communication skills.
- Professional, reliable, punctual and well presented.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work effectively within appropriate clinical supervision arrangements.
- Good understanding of safeguarding, infection control, consent and patient confidentiality.
- Current professional indemnity cover, where applicable.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Availability to work some weekends.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working within a private clinic, GP practice, hospital or community healthcare service.
- Experience in blood testing, health screening or preventative healthcare.
- Experience reviewing and explaining pathology results within an agreed clinical framework.
- Venepuncture or IV cannulation experience.
- Current Basic Life Support training.
- Current safeguarding and infection-control training.
Working Pattern
Applicants must be able to provide regular availability and demonstrate a reasonable degree of flexibility according to patient bookings and service requirements.
What We Offer
- Flexible daytime working.
- No night shifts.
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to work within a growing private healthcare service.
Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their qualifications, GMC registration, relevant experience and current training.
To apply, please submit your CV together with details of your Physician Associate experience and current availability.
Pay: £18.00-£25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
