Physician Associate — Primary Care (Chronic Disease Focus)

The Elms; Watford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Elms Surgery in Central Watford seeks an experienced Physician Associate to join our clinical team on a six-month fixed-term maternity cover. You will independently manage acute and routine presentations within the defined scope, collaborating with supervising GPs and contributing to patient care decisions.

A focus on chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, COPD, hypertension and dementia is required, with involvement in audits and practice development alongside our multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Physician Associate with Primary Care experience.
• Experience managing chronic diseases in a general practice setting.
• Ability to work under GP supervision on complex cases.
• Experience with EMIS or similar GP IT systems.
• Engages in audits and quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Primary care

Chronic disease management

Clinical decision-making

EMIS experience

Mentoring

Audits & QA

Education

Physician Associate qualification

Job description

The Elms Surgery in Central Watford seeks an experienced Physician Associate to join our clinical team on a six-month fixed-term maternity cover. You will independently manage acute and routine presentations within the defined scope, collaborating with supervising GPs and contributing to patient care decisions.

A focus on chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, COPD, hypertension and dementia is required, with involvement in audits and practice development alongside our multidisciplinary team.