Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Physician Associate to gain wide ranging experience in one of the leading and most respected Emergency Departments in London.
Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with around 13,500 staff; 1.6 million patient contacts a year. Our hospitals have a long and proud history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. We continue to build on these traditions and have a reputation for clinical, teaching and research excellence.
In February 2021, the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres.
The Emergency Department sees in excess of 500 patients per day with a range of medical, surgical and critical care presentations.
The successful post holder will be complimenting the current ED Medical team consisting of Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Physician Associates, training and non-training Medical grades as well as the Consultant team. You will also be part of the wider Emergency floor management groupthat consists of a multi-speciality assessment unit, ambulatory and frailty unit.
This post is a one year, fixed term post for secondment cover.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will hold a science related degree prior to graduating from an accredited Physician Assistant training program, certified by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA). He/she will work under the direction of the consultant Emergency Physicians, working collaboratively with other members of the clinical team within the Trust's policies and clinical guidelines. The job will principally be directed towards clinical and medical support in all areas of the Emergency Department, including review clinics.
The post-holder is expected:
To manage patients in the Emergency Department under the direction of the ED consultant.
To manage patients in all areas of the Emergency Department within their scope of practice.
To develop extensive specialist knowledge and experience in emergency medicine
To contribute to achieving and maintaining targets and standards for treatment in Emergency Medicine
To support our work related to The Royal College of Emergency Medicine audit and quality improvement
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, witharound 13,500 staff and over 2 million patient contacts a year. Ourhospitals have a long and proud history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. We continue to build on these traditions and have a reputation for clinical, teaching and research excellence. As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. We also have a positive approach to corporate social responsibility and are keen to engage our staff in an agenda that ranges from promoting environmental sustainability to the creation of local employment opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of emergency department patients, exercising a high level of professional judgment and expertise when delivering clinical care, under the supervision of the Emergency Department Consultant. This will include taking medical histories, undertaking physical examinations, diagnosing and explaining conditions during consultations.
In addition, the following are core components:
To contribute to supporting colleagues to meet the national performance targets and indicators.
To communicate with GPs and other health professionals the outcome of ED attendances in a timely fashion.
To contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care in accordance with current best practice and national guidelines.
To fully document all aspects of patient care, and complete all required paperwork.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Discriminate between normal and abnormal findings to recognise early stages of health issues.
Establish differential diagnoses, making appropriate treatment plans and initiating emergency treatment where necessary.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding their health and wellbeing.
Refer and converse with the appropriate specialist teams in regard to patient management.
Perform diagnostic, therapeutic procedures and clinical skills relevant to Emergency Medicine under appropriate supervision.
Work to deliver national guidelines and objectives for emergency medicine.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of emergency department patients, exercising a high level of professional judgment and expertise when delivering clinical care, under the supervision of the Emergency Department Consultant. This will include taking medical histories, undertaking physical examinations, diagnosing and explaining conditions during consultations.
In addition, the following are core components:
To contribute to supporting colleagues to meet the national performance targets and indicators.
To communicate with GPs and other health professionals the outcome of ED attendances in a timely fashion.
To contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care in accordance with current best practice and national guidelines.
To fully document all aspects of patient care, and complete all required paperwork.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Discriminate between normal and abnormal findings to recognise early stages of health issues.
Establish differential diagnoses, making appropriate treatment plans and initiating emergency treatment where necessary.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding their health and wellbeing.
Refer and converse with the appropriate specialist teams in regard to patient management.
Perform diagnostic, therapeutic procedures and clinical skills relevant to Emergency Medicine under appropriate supervision.
Work to deliver national guidelines and objectives for emergency medicine.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- BA/BS Degree prior to undertaking PA program
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Associate training program, and certified by the national commission on Certification for Physician Assistants
- Evidence of post registration learning & development
Desirable
- Certified CPR, ALS & PALS
Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and Prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures
- Awareness of current developments and initiatives in emergency medicine services
- Ability to assess patients and formulate/execute clinical management plans.
Desirable
- Emergency Medicine Experience
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Assist in the educational development of Physician Associate students through student shadowing and/or teaching
- Ability to manage and lead a working group
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- Commitment to CME and professional development.
- Ability to support Drs in decision making
- Advanced organisational skills
- IT Literate
Desirable
- Previous evidence of study in Emergency Medicine
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- BA/BS Degree prior to undertaking PA program
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Associate training program, and certified by the national commission on Certification for Physician Assistants
- Evidence of post registration learning & development
Desirable
- Certified CPR, ALS & PALS
Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and Prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures
- Awareness of current developments and initiatives in emergency medicine services
- Ability to assess patients and formulate/execute clinical management plans.
Desirable
- Emergency Medicine Experience
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Assist in the educational development of Physician Associate students through student shadowing and/or teaching
- Ability to manage and lead a working group
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- Commitment to CME and professional development.
- Ability to support Drs in decision making
- Advanced organisational skills
- IT Literate
Desirable
- Previous evidence of study in Emergency Medicine
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).
