Physician Associate

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Organise and implement decisions made on ward rounds, reporting to the on-call Consultant and Registrar (ROR).

Take patient histories and perform physical examinations, formulate differential diagnoses, initiate and interpret investigations, initiate treatment and management plans under Consultant supervision overall. To fully document all aspects of patient care, and complete all required paperwork.

Perform other tasks, not prohibited by law, in which the Physician Associate has been trained and is proficient to perform. Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary clinical team, i.e. Consultants, junior doctors, nursing staff, therapy staff, pharmacists etc. to encourage and ensure good working relationships.

Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, and involve them in shared decision making.

To contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care in accordance with current best practice and national guidelines.

Support and contribute to timely discharge planning including completing discharge summaries and support optimising bed capacity.

Be responsible for a recognised caseload of patients in the day to day management of care.

Quality Assurance and Monitoring

Together with the team, develop plans to ensure implementation of National Service Frameworks, NICE guidance, and emerging NHS policy relevant to the clinical area of responsibility. Ensure there is excellent adherence to infection control policies and practice.

Ensure that patients 'are properly assessed and safely transferred in and out of the department.

Ensure that patients receive compassionate care, respecting their privacy and dignity at all times.

Contribute to environmental safety and cleanliness.

Report all actual and potential clinical' incidents involved in, and will received training in how to do so in accordance with the Trust's reporting procedures for untoward events using the electronic reporting system (DATIX).

Research and Development, Education and Training

Attend relevant specialty meetings and contribute to projects. Maintain knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing departmental education meetings, staff meetings, workshops, mandatory training.

Assist in the development and mentoring of Physician Associate Students, Medical Students, Student Nurses, etc.

Take 'an active role in the departmental clinical audit and governance activity.

Other Information

The post-holder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required.

The post-holder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours. The post-holder will be expected to aspire to the. Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision.

The post-holder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work.

The post-holder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to at all' times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work.

The post-holder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division(Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service.

The post-holder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role-specific training, and ensure it is renewed as required.

This Job Description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of thecontract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop the job description will bereviewed and will be subject to amendment by the Clinical Director, in consultation with the postholder. It is the Trust's aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is notpossible the Trust reserves the right to effect changes to the post-holder's Job Description afterconsultation with them. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of a BA/BSc Degree prior to undertaking the Physician Associate programme
• PG Dip / MSc in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme
• Current and valid certification or recertification by the Physician Associate National Examination (OR: If US trained Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Associates (NCCPA)
• On the UK Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PA MVR).
• Evidence of Continuing Professional

Desirable

• ILS, ALS &PALS certification
• Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Has an in-depth knowledge of all relevant aspects of anatomy and physiology.
• Has an in-depth knowledge of related medical conditions, treatments and pharmacology. Ability to support doctors in decision-making.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of sofrie medical procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of Oncology/Haematology

Skills

Essential

• Experience working in Secondary Care.
• Ability to work cohesively within the multi- disciplinary team
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures

Desirable

• Experience of Oncology/Haematology
• Experience of conducting clinical audit.

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Excellent patient assessment skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and appreciation of the various healthcare roles
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
• Excellent documentation
• IT literate
• Phlebotomy, cannulation, ECG interpretation, ABG sampling and interpretation, urinary catheterisation

Desirable

• Experience of additional skills or procedures

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).