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You will work with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to support the delivery of policy and procedures and meet the needs of patients.  \nSupervision and mentoring will be provided by the appropriate senior medical staff-the type of support will depend on the post holder’s skills and knowledge and determined by our clinical governance arrangements.  \nKey Responsibilities  \nProvide first point of contact care for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems utilising history-taking, physical examinations and clinical decisionmaking skills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan in partnership with the patient (and their carers where applicable) .  \nCLINICAL  \n􀁸 Provide high-quality clinical care to patients using established clinical guidelines, delivered in a timely manner.  \n􀁸 Carry out consultations (whether face to face, online or phone), with patients of all ages as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients  \n􀁸 Make referrals to secondary care and social services within locally agreed protocols, guidance and pathways.  \n􀁸 To perform specialist diagnostic physical examinations and treatment procedures.  \n􀁸 To instruct and educate patients in preventative health care.  \n􀁸 Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact.  \n􀁸 Assist or carry out home visits as necessary or directed by clinical supervisor(s) .  \n􀁸 Fully document all aspects of patient care and complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes.  \n􀁸 Carry out necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports within the scope of a PA’s practice. 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