Job summary
Physician Associate - Gastroenterology
Department: Gastroenterology
Location: Based at the Northern General Hospital
Hours Per Week: 30
Contract: Permanent
Main duties of the job
If you have recently completed a Physicians Associate course and are looking for your first role within an acute hospital environment or have previous experience and are seeking a new challenge, we would like to hear from you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Physicians Associate to join our Gastroenterology team. This is a new role with an established clinical team and would enable you to develop your skills and to shape the PA role within the service. You will provide a PA service on the specialist Gastroenterology ward. There are daily consultant-led board and ward rounds - you will participate in these rounds and perform ward based duties as a core member of the ward multidisciplinary team. You will play a key role in ensuring that there is continuity of care and will receive training to be able to deliver a ward discharge clinic. Over time, you will be supported to develop specialist skills (for example, performing endoscopy procedures, fibroscans and / or ascitic taps). There will be clear support mechanisms and protected time for further teaching and learning.
For further information about the role, please contact Dr Barbara Hoeroldt, G&H Clinical Director (barbara.hoeroldt@sth.nhs.uk). We would welcome visits from applicants before interview.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About Us
The Gastroenterology inpatient service is provided by team of 20+ Consultant Gastroenterologists, supported by medical trainees and specialist nurses. Gastroenterology forms part of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology (G&H) Directorate within a wider medical Care Group. You will be based at the Northern General Hospital (NGH), in the Robert Hadfield building, which accommodates inpatient care in a modern and comfortable setting.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About Us
The Gastroenterology inpatient service is provided by team of 20+ Consultant Gastroenterologists, supported by medical trainees and specialist nurses. Gastroenterology forms part of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology (G&H) Directorate within a wider medical Care Group. You will be based at the Northern General Hospital (NGH), in the Robert Hadfield building, which accommodates inpatient care in a modern and comfortable setting.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- IF UK TRAINED: BA/BS Degree prior to undertaking PA program at 2:2 level or above
- IF UK TRAINED: PG Dip in Physician Associate Studies or equivalent from a UK training programme
- IF UK TRAINED: Current and valid certification or re-certification by the Physician Associate National Examination
- IF UK TRAINED: Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at RCP, which includes registration on the UK PA Register (PA Managed Voluntary Register)
- IF US TRAINED: Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Associates (NCCPA)
- IF US TRAINED: Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for Physician Associates Member of the UKAPA
Desirable
- Life support certification e.g. ILS or ALS
- Higher Degree
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure, whilst demonstrating energy and enthusiasm
- Ability to adopt an inquiring and critical approach to work
- Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in sometimes difficult and challenging situations
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues within and external to the Trust
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to act with empathy and sensitivity, and understands when appropriate to do so
- Demonstrable understanding of patient confidentiality
- Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust
- Awareness of current developments and initiatives in medicine services
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- Ability to assess the medical condition of patients and formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
- Understanding of how to undertake effective management of acutely unwell patients alongside the multidisciplinary team
- History taking and examination skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to identify potential areas of risk and take action to mitigate
- Ability to competently use a variety of medical tools and equipment for the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of patients
- Able to undertake frequent periods of physical exertion e.g. moving, lifting and manoeuvring patients as required
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate an interest in the specific speciality
- Understanding of management principles relating to healthcare
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Caring attitude toward patients and relatives
- Commitment to continued professional development
- Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts
- Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity, fairness, and tenacity
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the effective organisation and prioritisation of workload
Desirable
- Experience of conducting clinical audit / service improvement projects
- Experience of working within a multiprofessional setting
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- IF UK TRAINED: BA/BS Degree prior to undertaking PA program at 2:2 level or above
- IF UK TRAINED: PG Dip in Physician Associate Studies or equivalent from a UK training programme
- IF UK TRAINED: Current and valid certification or re-certification by the Physician Associate National Examination
- IF UK TRAINED: Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at RCP, which includes registration on the UK PA Register (PA Managed Voluntary Register)
- IF US TRAINED: Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Associates (NCCPA)
- IF US TRAINED: Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for Physician Associates Member of the UKAPA
Desirable
- Life support certification e.g. ILS or ALS
- Higher Degree
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure, whilst demonstrating energy and enthusiasm
- Ability to adopt an inquiring and critical approach to work
- Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in sometimes difficult and challenging situations
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues within and external to the Trust
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to act with empathy and sensitivity, and understands when appropriate to do so
- Demonstrable understanding of patient confidentiality
- Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust
- Awareness of current developments and initiatives in medicine services
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- Ability to assess the medical condition of patients and formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
- Understanding of how to undertake effective management of acutely unwell patients alongside the multidisciplinary team
- History taking and examination skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to identify potential areas of risk and take action to mitigate
- Ability to competently use a variety of medical tools and equipment for the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of patients
- Able to undertake frequent periods of physical exertion e.g. moving, lifting and manoeuvring patients as required
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate an interest in the specific speciality
- Understanding of management principles relating to healthcare
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Caring attitude toward patients and relatives
- Commitment to continued professional development
- Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts
- Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity, fairness, and tenacity
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the effective organisation and prioritisation of workload
Desirable
- Experience of conducting clinical audit / service improvement projects
- Experience of working within a multiprofessional setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
