Job summary
Job Title: Physician Associate
Division: Unplanned & Integrated Care
Care Group: Urgent & Emergency Care
Band: 7
Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 per annum/pro rata
Interview Date: Week Commencing 17th August 2023
**To be eligible for this post you MUST be a Qualified Physician Associate**
We are recruiting for a Physician Associate who shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
As a key member of the clinical team, the Physician Associate will work as an integral member of the Emergency Department. The appointed physician associate will provide expert assistance to the consultants and registrars in the provision of a high quality care and support for patients attending Medway Foundation Trust.
The post holder is expected to participate in all aspects of the care pathway as appropriate and will be expected to perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge, working within their relevant area.
Main duties of the job
The Physician Associate role works alongside consultants, junior doctors and nurse specialists. The post holder will be required to assess and examine patients, present them, initiate and interpret investigations, and recommend treatment within a defined scope. They will be expected to liaise with other professionals and specialities as required and complete necessary documentation relating to their patients.
The Physician Associate will be expected to participate in supporting junior doctors on weekends, evening and night shifts to deliver urgent care for patients attending the hospital.
The post holder will be supervised by a designated consultant and will also have individual mentors to overview their career development.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.
We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform initial patient assessment and examination, initiate diagnostic process and interpret investigations and recommend initial treatment.
To exercise a high degree of personal autonomy when assessing and planning care for patients with a range of presenting complaints.
To develop extensive specialist knowledge and experience, acting as a resource to the clinical team and allied health professionals.
Practise under the supervision of an E.D. Consultant and other qualified staff as agreed.
Take patient histories and perform physical examinations of a patient recording all information in the patients medical records.
Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or various other therapies as agreed.
Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings to recognise early stages of serious medical, emotional or mental problems in the patient
Establish differential diagnosis, make appropriate treatment plans and initiate emergency treatment.
Ensure safe and effective handover of patients to the appropriate ward
Work with the multi-disciplinary team in an appropriate management plan for the patient e.g. Social Services, Community Nursing Teams, and Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Refer and converse with appropriate specialists in regard to patient management.
Maintain knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, staff meetings and workshops.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform initial patient assessment and examination, initiate diagnostic process and interpret investigations and recommend initial treatment.
To exercise a high degree of personal autonomy when assessing and planning care for patients with a range of presenting complaints.
To develop extensive specialist knowledge and experience, acting as a resource to the clinical team and allied health professionals.
Practise under the supervision of an E.D. Consultant and other qualified staff as agreed.
Take patient histories and perform physical examinations of a patient recording all information in the patients medical records.
Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies or various other therapies as agreed.
Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings to recognise early stages of serious medical, emotional or mental problems in the patient
Establish differential diagnosis, make appropriate treatment plans and initiate emergency treatment.
Ensure safe and effective handover of patients to the appropriate ward
Work with the multi-disciplinary team in an appropriate management plan for the patient e.g. Social Services, Community Nursing Teams, and Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Refer and converse with appropriate specialists in regard to patient management.
Maintain knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, staff meetings and workshops.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PG Dip in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme MSc or working towards Masters
- Current and valid certification or recertification by the Physician Associate National Examination
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Physician Associate
Desirable
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Current and valid certification or recertification by the Physician Associate National Examination
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PG Dip in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme MSc or working towards Masters
- Current and valid certification or recertification by the Physician Associate National Examination
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Physician Associate
Desirable
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Current and valid certification or recertification by the Physician Associate National Examination
Desirable
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).
