Physician Assistant
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
CQC: Requires improvementLondon
Salary
£49,387 – £56,515
Training post
Unknown
Trust type
Acute
Posted
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About the role
The Physician Assistant (PA) in Geriatric and Stroke Medicine plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across acute and frailty pathways. Working under the supervision of consultants, the PA supports the multidisciplinary team by assessing, diagnosing, and managing a range of medical conditions, with a particular focus on older adults and patients with complex co-morbidities.
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The post holder will work 09:00 - 17:00 on Thursday and Friday.
The key duties and responsibilities will include:
Assess and examine medical patients, order appropriate investigations, interpret investigation findings, form a list of differential diagnoses and recommend management/treatment accordingly.
Attend consultant and/or StR ward rounds and provide continuing care for patients on their ward(s)