Physician Associate - Rycote Practice
(2022-06)
- Provide medical care to an undifferentiated list of patients. This includes diagnosing, formulating a management plan, initiating treatment, ordering investigations and following up patients as necessary
- Special interest in Mental Health. Support and offer care for those struggling with their mental health and guide them through difficult circumstances, including those navigating trauma
- Manage a workload of 25-27 ten minute appointments a day (full day session)
- Interpret pathology results and imaging reports autonomously
- Organise in-house and secondary care referrals when required
- Involved in adult and children safeguarding processes and cases
Physician Associate - University Medical Group
(2018 - 2022-06)
- Provide medical care to an undifferentiated list of patients (on the day, pre-bookable & follow up). This includes diagnosing, formulating a management plan, ordering investigations and following up patients as necessary
- Manage a workload of 23-25 ten minute appointments a day (full day session)
- Interpret pathology results and imaging reports autonomously
- Action Docman letters generated during my clinical session
- Organise in-house and secondary care referrals when required
- Perform an independent once-monthly steroid joint injections for appropriate patients
Senior Lecturer, MSc Physician Associate Studies - Buckinghamshire New University
(2020 - 2023)
- Lecture aspiring Physician Associates, teaching clinical skills and conditions on the Matrix as set out by the Faculty of Physician Associates including Mental Health
- Personal tutor to Year 1 and Year 2 students, addressing any concerns or struggles they may be having academically or clinical placement
- Enhanced my problem-solving skills with dealing with unexpected student circumstances that may arise, and listening skills
- Assisted in the programme's admissions process and participated in the interview process
- Organised and evaluated student's training using various methods of assessments and examinations
- Teaching has positively impacted my work by improving my ability to build relationships, along with learning how to navigate and support students with the most complex circumstances in their studies and welfare needs
Physician Associate, Neurology - Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Trust
(2017 - 2020)
- Supported the clinical services within the Neurology Department, working alongside a multidisciplinary team supported by the Consultants
- Ran independent headache clinics, consisting of new referrals and follow-up appointments. This included diagnosis, requesting head imaging (MRI Head) and treatment recommendations
- Ran independent clinics administering Botulinim toxin injections for Chronic Migraine, Cervical Dystonia and HemiFacial/Blepharo-spasms
- Performed Nerve Blocks when clinically indicated, including the greater/lesser occipital, pre-auricular and supraorbital nerve
Physician Associate Ambassador (South Regional Lead) - Health Education England
(2019 - 2020)
- Appointed as a HEE Physician Associate Ambassador, covering Thames Valley. In addition to being the Regional Lead for the South region
- Worked with medical employers, NHS organisations, qualified Physician Associates and education providers to increase support for PA employment, supporting working PA's and putting PA's in the spotlight, highlighting their integral role in the medical workforce
- Worked closely with Training Hubs and PCNs gaining a deeper understanding of General Practice and the NHS
- Presented at a number of PCN Workforce meetings and Healthcare Conferences, allowing me to improve my presentation skills
- Organised and hosted HEE National Physician Associate Ambassador Study Days, exposing me to working with different work personalities and managing logistical challenges
- Enhanced my problem-solving and listening skills, and my ability to influence and inspire colleagues
