Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Physician Associate to work alongside our clinical team within the Paediatric Nephrology teams. This is a full-time substantive post (37.5 hours).
The Physician Associate role will work closely alongside the nephrology team through assessing and examining patients, presenting them, initiating and interpreting investigations, and recommending treatment. They will liaise with other professionals and specialities as required and complete necessary documentation relating to their patients.
They will be supervised by a designated consultant and will also have individual mentors to oversee their career development.
It is expected that the Physician Associate will become involved in the activities of the Department, including coordinating patients on ambulatory pathways related to their speciality, reviewing patients admitted to their ward/s and providing subsequent management of their case in conjunction with the clinical Teams. It is envisaged that the role will be developed flexibly over time in accordance with the appointee's clinical interests and in line with the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the inpatient and outpatient nephrology service working alongside the medical, nursing and AHP team to review and manage ward patients as part of the MDT.
Supporting the work of the Renal support unit - managing long-term nephrology patients in outpatients and when admitted to the ward. The post holder may initially rotate across the main areas in the renal support unit as above to develop sub-specialty knowledge and expertise.
The post holder will work closely with the consultant team and MDT caring for long-term renal patients, across inpatients, outpatients and providing telephone guidance and advice.
The post holder will be trained to see and provide an initial assessment for ambulatory patients presenting for nephrology care.
Full clerking of patients to include assessing and examining admitted patients, ordering appropriate investigations, interpreting investigation findings, forming a list of differential diagnoses and recommending treatment accordingly.
Liaison with other teams internally in GOSH and externally to support patient care.
Maintaining timely and appropriate documentation. See JD attached for more details of the role.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- GOSH Always Values
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- PG Dip/MSc in Physician Associate studies from a recognised UK training programme and a current and valid certification/recertification (as appropriate) from the UK PA National Examination OR oPG Dip/MSc in Physician Associate studies from an accredited US PA programme and a current and valid certification with the National Commission of Certification for Physician Associate (NCCPA) if US trained.
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates
- Primary Science Degree
Desirable
- BLA/ILS/ALS/APLS certification
- Sub-specialist training or experience in paediatrics or surgery
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
Desirable
- Research experience e.g. publications
- Experience of service development
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients under the supervision of Consultants
- Ability to apply research to clinical outcomes
- Demonstrates clinical leadership
- Ability to drive change
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
- Excellent interpersonal skills and caring attitude towards patients
- Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead a working group
- Ability to motivate and develop the multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- GOSH Always Values
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- PG Dip/MSc in Physician Associate studies from a recognised UK training programme and a current and valid certification/recertification (as appropriate) from the UK PA National Examination OR oPG Dip/MSc in Physician Associate studies from an accredited US PA programme and a current and valid certification with the National Commission of Certification for Physician Associate (NCCPA) if US trained.
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates
- Primary Science Degree
Desirable
- BLA/ILS/ALS/APLS certification
- Sub-specialist training or experience in paediatrics or surgery
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
Desirable
- Research experience e.g. publications
- Experience of service development
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients under the supervision of Consultants
- Ability to apply research to clinical outcomes
- Demonstrates clinical leadership
- Ability to drive change
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
- Excellent interpersonal skills and caring attitude towards patients
- Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead a working group
- Ability to motivate and develop the multidisciplinary team
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
