Physicians Associate- Haematology

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

You will join the Haematology department working primarily within Cancer care on Winchester site. The role will involve providing direct patient care mostly in outpatient setting, helping with outpatient clinics and performing procedures, primarily bone marrow biopsies. You will also be involved in inpatient ward rounds.

In addition, the post holder will work closely with other members of the Cancer care team and Pathology team.

The Physician Associate will work under the direction of the Haematology Consultants.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Physician Associate to play a key role in the delivery of the integrated services and to become a key member of the team.

Main duties of the job

As an integrated Physician Associate you will be responsible for ensuring that patient care for service users with complex co-morbidities is of high standards at all times and that treatment meets the department's requirements.

The post holder will work with the Specialties to take forward best practice and education within the Division. It is expected that the post holder will be a role model and ambassador for Physician Associates and represent the department at local and external meetings as appropriate.

A designated consultant will supervise the Physician Associate with an individual mentor to overview career development.

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

251-SURGG819-CANB

Job locations

Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Winchester

SO22 5DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

To exercise a high degree of personal autonomy when assessing, managing and planning care for a caseload of patients with insight when this this is outside scope of practice.To attend and participate in Consultant and Registrar led clinics and MDTs.To manage clinical caseloads daily.To develop extensive specialist knowledge and experience the identified medical specialties. Take part in all of the treatment and preventative healthcare services of the employing facility as and when requested and work within the policies and procedures of the organisation.Participate in both departmental audits and specific audits on delivering services.Participate in Quality improvement and service development.Ensuring that patients have access to all relevant information as appropriate.Ensure that all appropriate onward referrals have been made.Liaise with appropriate healthcare professionals to improve care of patients and their families and to aid discharge planning.Liaise with community healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure holistic care of patients

Job description

Job responsibilities

To exercise a high degree of personal autonomy when assessing, managing and planning care for a caseload of patients with insight when this this is outside scope of practice.To attend and participate in Consultant and Registrar led clinics and MDTs.To manage clinical caseloads daily.To develop extensive specialist knowledge and experience the identified medical specialties. Take part in all of the treatment and preventative healthcare services of the employing facility as and when requested and work within the policies and procedures of the organisation.Participate in both departmental audits and specific audits on delivering services.Participate in Quality improvement and service development.Ensuring that patients have access to all relevant information as appropriate.Ensure that all appropriate onward referrals have been made.Liaise with appropriate healthcare professionals to improve care of patients and their families and to aid discharge planning.Liaise with community healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure holistic care of patients

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • PG Dip in Physician Assistant Studies from a recognised UK training programme

Qualification

Essential

  • Undergraduate degree

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of medical procedures & terminology

skills

Essential

  • able to solve complex problems
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • PG Dip in Physician Assistant Studies from a recognised UK training programme

Qualification

Essential

  • Undergraduate degree

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of medical procedures & terminology

skills

Essential

  • able to solve complex problems

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Winchester

SO22 5DG


Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Winchester

SO22 5DG


Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Haematology Consultant

Marianna Koperdanova

marianna.koperdanova@hhft.nhs.uk

07707669496

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

251-SURGG819-CANB

Job locations

Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Winchester

SO22 5DG


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