Urgent Care Physician Associate: Collaborative, Impactful

NHS Jobs; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom seeks a clinician to work under supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist or senior clinician. You will contribute to clinical and risk assessments, develop treatment plans and document findings with empathy and professionalism.

You will participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, handovers and other clinical discussions, record notes, and liaise with primary and secondary care as part of holistic patient management.

Responsibilities

• Contribute towards clinical/risk assessments, development of treatment plans and documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, handovers and other relevant clinical meetings.
• Treat patient and family members using empathy and advanced communication skills.
• Record clinical notes about patient contacts and provide advice to staff on further management/investigations.
• Review and summarise patient notes for discharge summaries and reports.
• Undertake assessment and assistance to staff in medical emergencies in the department.
• Work collaboratively with Psychiatrists, Junior Doctors, Senior Nurses, Nursing Staff, Support Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Psychologists.
• Liaise with primary care and relevant secondary health care providers relating to a patient’s care or treatment.
• Liaise with community teams about ongoing care and treatment needs; support health promotion activities.
• Provide psycho-educational support to patients and carers/families; assist with physical health screening.

Job description

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom seeks a clinician to work under supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist or senior clinician. You will contribute to clinical and risk assessments, develop treatment plans and document findings with empathy and professionalism.

You will participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, handovers and other clinical discussions, record notes, and liaise with primary and secondary care as part of holistic patient management.