Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in this dynamic and progressive Obstetrics & Gynaecology department, within this world class institution. This post is a Physician Associate role at Band 7 level which will provide clinical care to our patients and work alongside staff to support across Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
This is the second Physician Associate post, our existing Physician Associate works across our maternity service to support elective section lists and our maternity wards. This post will provide an opportunity to gain exposure to a breadth of learning opportunities across our services as well as opportunity to develop experience in specialist interests.
The unit delivers around 6800 women per year and has an equally busy gynaecology unit seeing 12 000 emergencies and 10 000 new referrals each year. We have an exceptional reputation for education with protected time for teaching and consultant led educational supervision, and excellent opportunities to develop skills in all areas of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (clinical, research, educational and service improvement leadership). There is an international reputation for research and development in maternal medicine, assisted conception and prematurity.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will support our patients and clinical teams including but not limited to the following areas:
Hospital Birth Centre (Labour Ward) and elective section lists
Antenatal and Postnatal Wards
Maternity Assessment Unit (Triage)
Gynaecology Ward
Please see job plan for further details on job duties.
About us
Guy's & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key duties and responsibilities will include:
Assess and examine patients across our Obstetrics & Gynaecology services, requesting appropriate investigations, interpreting results, diagnosing and recommending management/ treatment accordingly.
Attend medical ward rounds and providing continuing care for patients on the wards.
Support in elective section lists on our hospital birth centre for both NHS and privately-funded patients.
Maintain timely and appropriate documentation, document all aspects of patient care, and complete all required paperwork.
Have, develop and maintain specialist clinical knowledge related to Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Keep up to date with current guidelines and maintain best practice.
Contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care in accordance with the current best practice and national guidelines.
Contribute to achieving and maintaining performance within the hospital and department.
Work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective team working in the provision of in-patient care to patients on a day-to-day basis.
Take part in the administration of the department and the involvement in the management of resources.
Support and contribute to timely discharge planning including completing discharge summaries and support optimising bed capacity
To be flexible to work in different areas across the service based on the unit requirements.
To be accountable for the care given and to comply with the Fitness to Practice and Code of Conduct standard as established by the UK Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates (and subsequently the appropriate statutory regulating body, when this is in place).
To work within the framework of the scope of professional practice.
Abide by the Clinical and Corporate Governance policies of the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key duties and responsibilities will include:
Assess and examine patients across our Obstetrics & Gynaecology services, requesting appropriate investigations, interpreting results, diagnosing and recommending management/ treatment accordingly.
Attend medical ward rounds and providing continuing care for patients on the wards.
Support in elective section lists on our hospital birth centre for both NHS and privately-funded patients.
Maintain timely and appropriate documentation, document all aspects of patient care, and complete all required paperwork.
Have, develop and maintain specialist clinical knowledge related to Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Keep up to date with current guidelines and maintain best practice.
Contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care in accordance with the current best practice and national guidelines.
Contribute to achieving and maintaining performance within the hospital and department.
Work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective team working in the provision of in-patient care to patients on a day-to-day basis.
Take part in the administration of the department and the involvement in the management of resources.
Support and contribute to timely discharge planning including completing discharge summaries and support optimising bed capacity
To be flexible to work in different areas across the service based on the unit requirements.
To be accountable for the care given and to comply with the Fitness to Practice and Code of Conduct standard as established by the UK Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates (and subsequently the appropriate statutory regulating body, when this is in place).
To work within the framework of the scope of professional practice.
Abide by the Clinical and Corporate Governance policies of the Trust.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- BA/BSc level Degree prior to undertaking PA program
- PG Dip/MSc in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme
- Valid certification of Physician Associate National Exam
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Register and Member of voluntary register at Faculty of Physician Associate
Desirable
- BLS/ILS/PILS/ALS certification
- Teaching qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients under the supervision of Consultants
- Demonstrates clinical leadership and ability to drive change
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training/experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Experience of clinical audit/quality improvement
- Experience in clinical research, managing own portfolio of trials, and Good Clinical Practice
Desirable
- Design of audit projects
- Experience of teaching
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- BA/BSc level Degree prior to undertaking PA program
- PG Dip/MSc in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme
- Valid certification of Physician Associate National Exam
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Register and Member of voluntary register at Faculty of Physician Associate
Desirable
- BLS/ILS/PILS/ALS certification
- Teaching qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients under the supervision of Consultants
- Demonstrates clinical leadership and ability to drive change
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training/experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Experience of clinical audit/quality improvement
- Experience in clinical research, managing own portfolio of trials, and Good Clinical Practice
Desirable
- Design of audit projects
- Experience of teaching
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).
