Job summary
This is an innovative idea to give newly qualified or more experienced Physician Associates the chance to work in a progressive neuroscience group.
Main duties of the job
You will assess and examine patients, manage a specific caseload of patients, present them, initiate and interpret investigations and recommend treatment, whilst exercising a high level of professional judgment and expertise when delivering care. You will be supervised by a designated consultant and work alongside a highly-trained and committed team of doctors and nurses, working collaboratively with other members of the clinical team within the Trust's policies and clinical guidelines
It is expected that the Physician Associates will become involved in the activities of the Department, including review of inpatients, assessment of acute admissions (including through Accident and Emergency), practical procedures and outpatient clinics. It would be envisaged that the role would be developed flexibly over time in accordance with the appointee's ability and interests.
Successful applicants will undergo an induction programme to help them adapt their skills and knowledge to the service, under the supervision of the Physician Associate training consultant.
The posts would suit Physician Associates looking to work in a very exciting, very rewarding but demanding environment. Quick thinking, flexible and thorough professionals will find the post to their liking.
About us
St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest healthcare organisations and has recently integrated with Community Services Wandsworth. The Trust shares its main hospital site in south west London with St. George's University of London and is linked to Kingston Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences. St. George's has an established national and international reputation as a leading hospital for specialist care including neuroscience, cardiac care, stroke and cancer. We provide excellent local care to the residents of Wandsworth and regional care as both, a hyper-acute stroke unit and trauma centre.
As well as acute hospital services, St. George's provides a wide variety of specialist and community hospital-based care and a full range of community services to children, adults, older people and people with learning disabilities. These services are provided from St George's Hospital, Tooting, Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton, 11 health centres and clinics, schools and nurseries, patients' homes and Wandsworth Prison. We employ 8,000 staff, have an annual income of c£560m, around 1,100 beds and we serve a population of 1.3 million across south west London.
Job description
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BA/BSc Degree prior to undertaking PA program
- PG Dip in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme
- Current and valid certification or re- certification by the Physician Associate National Examination (OR:if US trained, Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Associates (NCCPA)
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for physician Associates as soon as it is in place
- Member of the UKAPA
Desirable
- ILS, ACLS & PALS certification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to work cohesively
Desirable
- Demonstrable interest in neurology
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An inquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude toward patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies
- Commitment to CME and professional development
- Ability to prcis clinical work correctly
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of current developments and initiatives in emergency
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to implement policies and guidelines
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
- Ability to identify potential areas of risk; takes action to minimize the risk.
- Demonstration of own self development
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BA/BSc Degree prior to undertaking PA program
- PG Dip in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme
- Current and valid certification or re- certification by the Physician Associate National Examination (OR:if US trained, Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Associates (NCCPA)
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for physician Associates as soon as it is in place
- Member of the UKAPA
Desirable
- ILS, ACLS & PALS certification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to work cohesively
Desirable
- Demonstrable interest in neurology
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An inquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude toward patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies
- Commitment to CME and professional development
- Ability to prcis clinical work correctly
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of current developments and initiatives in emergency
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to implement policies and guidelines
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
- Ability to identify potential areas of risk; takes action to minimize the risk.
- Demonstration of own self development
Desirable
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
