Job summary
University Hospitals Plymouth wishes to appoint a full-time physicians associate working in the Microbiology Department. This is an exciting new opportunity that has arisen. This role will allow the Department to start to work towards a new and innovative staffing model. The successful candidate will work with the team of Consultants plus one substantive Clinical Scientist and one in training. The appointee will together with other members of the clinical team be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive and effective clinical microbiology, mycology and virology service to the Trust, local GPs and other service use.
Interview Date - 03rd April 2024
***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
- Clinical liaison work with general and neurosurgical intensive care patients. Information gathering and collation. Ward rounds. Liaison with the laboratory and documentation.
- Follow-up of complex patients including those with S. aureus bacteraemia and other invasive infections: Ward based and remote follow-up. Close communication with ward-based clinical colleagues and the laboratory team. Ongoing patient management in collaboration with the ward team. Where appropriate MDT meeting attendance. Clear documentation. Development and maintenance of specialist knowledge.
- Antimicrobial stewardship, with a particular focus on antimicrobial de-escalation.
- Ensuring good team working within and between clinical departments and with the infection prevention and control and public health teams.
- Service quality and clinical governance: Audit, service evaluation, teaching and research. Engagement with the departmental CPD programme.
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
The Physician Associate works alongside the clinical team. They gather and communicate information; this may be by direct assessment and examination of patients or liaison with clinical teams and remote monitoring.
This post will enable the successful applicant to be involved in many aspects of the care of those with infection across all patient groups. From initial history and examination, investigation and formulation of a differential diagnosis, to sample analysis in the laboratory and ultimately implementation of appropriate treatment on the ward. The post holder will contribute to and gain experience in all aspect of the prevention and management of infection.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Physician Associate works alongside the clinical team. They gather and communicate information; this may be by direct assessment and examination of patients or liaison with clinical teams and remote monitoring.
This post will enable the successful applicant to be involved in many aspects of the care of those with infection across all patient groups. From initial history and examination, investigation and formulation of a differential diagnosis, to sample analysis in the laboratory and ultimately implementation of appropriate treatment on the ward. The post holder will contribute to and gain experience in all aspect of the prevention and management of infection.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - BA/BSc Degree prior to undertaking PA programme
- - PG Dip / MSc / equivalent qualification in Physician Associate studies from a UK training programme
- Or, if trained outside of the UK, current and valid certification with the US National Commission on Certification for Physician Associates (NCCPA)
- - Registration with the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Registration Commission (PAMVRC)
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Clinical demonstrable experience as a Physician Associate
Desirable
- - Demonstrable Laboratory experience
- - Proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of a wide range of clinical skills and practice in speciality
- - Demonstrable experience of influencing / persuading others to adapt / change, resulting in improvements to clinical practice / patient care
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to undertake a structured clinical assessment
- Ability to take responsibility for the clinical care of patients, under the supervision of designated clinicians, ensuring the highest standards of quality & patient focus
Desirable
- Ability to work effectively within a busy working environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - BA/BSc Degree prior to undertaking PA programme
- - PG Dip / MSc / equivalent qualification in Physician Associate studies from a UK training programme
- Or, if trained outside of the UK, current and valid certification with the US National Commission on Certification for Physician Associates (NCCPA)
- - Registration with the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Registration Commission (PAMVRC)
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Clinical demonstrable experience as a Physician Associate
Desirable
- - Demonstrable Laboratory experience
- - Proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of a wide range of clinical skills and practice in speciality
- - Demonstrable experience of influencing / persuading others to adapt / change, resulting in improvements to clinical practice / patient care
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to undertake a structured clinical assessment
- Ability to take responsibility for the clinical care of patients, under the supervision of designated clinicians, ensuring the highest standards of quality & patient focus
Desirable
- Ability to work effectively within a busy working environment
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).
