Job summary
The appointed Physician Associate will provide expert advice to patients, carers and colleagues, assistance to O and G consultants, middle grade and junior doctors in the provision of a high-quality elective and emergency O and G service at University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust. They will work as part of a wider multi-professional team including midwives, nurse specialists, nurses and other healthcare professionals contributing to the care of O and G patients.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to participate in various aspects of the care pathway as deemed appropriate based on previous levels of experience at both Physician Associate level and that of the specialty.
The post holder will work closely with junior doctors in the delivery of emergency and elective care for patients attending the hospital but this will be mutually agreed after discussion with their designated consultant and other departmental managers.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take part in all the treatment (as allowed within current regulations) and assessment services of the department as and when requested, and work within the policies and procedures of the organisation.
- Take history and perform physical examination of a patient including female pelvic examination. Record the history and examination in the medical records (as per departmental and hospital standards of care).
- Perform other tasks, not prohibited by law in which the physician associate has been trained and is proficient to perform. Perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, subject to training and experience.
- Work collaboratively with the clinical team, including consultants, junior doctors, nursing and midwifery staff, therapy staff etc to encourage and ensure good working relationships.
- Support the assessment of patients who present acutely unwell to the unit and the ongoing assessment of inpatients.
- Deliver supervised out-patient clinics.
- To communicate with GPs and other health professionals the outcome of clinical appointments 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.
- Part of the on-call SHO rota on a rotational basis.
- Support and contribute to timely discharge planning.
- Be responsible for a recognised caseload of patients in the day-to-day management of care.
Please see the attached JD for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take part in all the treatment (as allowed within current regulations) and assessment services of the department as and when requested, and work within the policies and procedures of the organisation.
- Take history and perform physical examination of a patient including female pelvic examination. Record the history and examination in the medical records (as per departmental and hospital standards of care).
- Perform other tasks, not prohibited by law in which the physician associate has been trained and is proficient to perform. Perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, subject to training and experience.
- Work collaboratively with the clinical team, including consultants, junior doctors, nursing and midwifery staff, therapy staff etc to encourage and ensure good working relationships.
- Support the assessment of patients who present acutely unwell to the unit and the ongoing assessment of inpatients.
- Deliver supervised out-patient clinics.
- To communicate with GPs and other health professionals the outcome of clinical appointments 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.
- Part of the on-call SHO rota on a rotational basis.
- Support and contribute to timely discharge planning.
- Be responsible for a recognised caseload of patients in the day-to-day management of care.
Please see the attached JD for further information.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience of PA education and training.
- oDemonstrable experience or delivering clinical education.
Desirable
- oDemonstrable presentation experience and skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- oPGDip/MSc PA studies from a recognised UK or US training institution of Physicians Associates listed on the Managed Voluntary Register (PA-MVR)
- oUp to date in terms of recertification requirements for PA-MVR registration
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oMotivation and enthusiasm for O and G.
- oAbility to set and meet deadlines and targets.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience of PA education and training.
- oDemonstrable experience or delivering clinical education.
Desirable
- oDemonstrable presentation experience and skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- oPGDip/MSc PA studies from a recognised UK or US training institution of Physicians Associates listed on the Managed Voluntary Register (PA-MVR)
- oUp to date in terms of recertification requirements for PA-MVR registration
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oMotivation and enthusiasm for O and G.
- oAbility to set and meet deadlines and targets.
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).
