Job summary
Physician Associates, Crane Ward Permanent, Full Time
We are looking to appoint a qualified Physician Associate to work within our Community Child Health service in Ealing. The role has been established to provide assistance to the Community Paediatric multidisciplinary team in the provision of a high quality, patient-centred service. This is an ideal opportunity to join a dynamic team passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of babies, children, young people and their families in North West London, with the aim to provide the best possible care and ensure our patients achieve the best possible outcomes and wellbeing for life.
The Physician Associate role is new to the Community Paediatric speciality and we have piloted this with success in Ealing in the last 12-18 months, and are now looking to make the post permanent. The postholder will assist the medical team in the Child Development Service to provide care for patients and families as part of the multidisciplinary team. This involves supporting in Child Development clinics with initial history taking, physical examinations and clinical assessments under the supervision of a Consultant Community Paediatrician for all clinical duties and for career development. The post holder will always have access to a clinical supervisor (consultant on site) and will be supported by other members of the multidisciplinary team within the Community Paediatric service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to work flexibly and co-operatively with other members of the clinical team and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. They will complement other roles and strengthen the multi-disciplinary team. They will have continuing responsibility for patients in association with others in the clinical team. They will ensure accurate records are maintained.
They will be supported to undertake mandatory training and other training specific to their role in conjunction with the Medical Education Department and will undergo an annual PDR or appraisal.
The Physician Associate will be provided with a weekly timetable outlining fixed clinical commitments.They will have time for undertaking roles related to their skill set in the clinical setting as detailed below. They will respond to clinical demands and play a role in prioritising clinical and other needs.
Physician Associates will be required to register with the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR) until regulation with the GMC is in place and will be expected to keep up to date with necessary professional development
About us
There are many good reasons to choose to come and work with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) which is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs.
You will always be part of a dynamic and experienced community paediatric team of paediatricians with an excellent skill mix who provide a full range of community paediatric services. The team currently comprises of 5 Consultants, 1 Physician Associate and a clinical Nurse Specialist. We also have access to Epilepsy Nurse Specialist based at Northwick Park Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical duties To assist the medical team by conducting physical health assessments for children and young people referred to the Community Paediatric service, under supervision of a Consultant Community Paediatrician. To assist the medical team to provide direct clinical care to patients following established clinical guidelines, including participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, handovers and other relevant clinical meetings. To assist the medical team with preparing medical notes and summarising patient notes for the purposes of contributing to assessment reports and referrals. To assist the medical team with chasing referrals and liaising with the multidisciplinary team and other health professionals as indicated. To assist the medical team by providing relevant information and resources to patients and families as per departmental guidance and protocols, which may include health promotion and signposting to local health and social care resources. To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including Doctors, Nurses, Therapists and other Allied Health Professionals, Administrators and Management, to ensure good working relationships. To liaise with partners including CAMHS, Special schools and special nurseries, School SENCOs, Medical and other staff at hospitals, GPs and practice staff, Social workers in children with disabilities team, to ensure good integrated care working relationships.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical duties To assist the medical team by conducting physical health assessments for children and young people referred to the Community Paediatric service, under supervision of a Consultant Community Paediatrician. To assist the medical team to provide direct clinical care to patients following established clinical guidelines, including participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, handovers and other relevant clinical meetings. To assist the medical team with preparing medical notes and summarising patient notes for the purposes of contributing to assessment reports and referrals. To assist the medical team with chasing referrals and liaising with the multidisciplinary team and other health professionals as indicated. To assist the medical team by providing relevant information and resources to patients and families as per departmental guidance and protocols, which may include health promotion and signposting to local health and social care resources. To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including Doctors, Nurses, Therapists and other Allied Health Professionals, Administrators and Management, to ensure good working relationships. To liaise with partners including CAMHS, Special schools and special nurseries, School SENCOs, Medical and other staff at hospitals, GPs and practice staff, Social workers in children with disabilities team, to ensure good integrated care working relationships.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in a health or life science prior to undertaking the Physician Associate programme
- Postgraduate Diploma or Masters in Physician Associate studies from an accredited UK training programme
- Registered as a Physician Associate with the General Medical Council
- Evidence of having successfully passed the UK National Physician Associates exam
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree in a relevant healthrelated subject
- Additional training or experience in paediatrics or CAMHS
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the needs of the healthcare sector and the patients'/service users
- Experience of working as a Physician Associate in Paediatrics
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Physician Associate in General Practice and/or Secondary Care
- Experience of working in the NHS in Community Paediatrics
- Demonstrable knowledge of evidence informed practice relevant to Community Paediatrics
- Experience of leading service development
- Knowledge of national and local guidance for the role of a Physician Associate
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
- Demonstrable patient assessment and clinical skills (e.g. history taking, physical examination, developmental assessments, clinical procedures)
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients under the supervision of consultants and other senior colleagues
- Able to build rapport and communicate effectively with patients/carers and professionals
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Awareness of limitations of competence and requirement for consultant supervision appropriate to the clinical tasks being carried out
- Knowledge of maintaining patient confidentiality and implementing data protection legislation requirements including information governance
- Ability to manage a dedicated caseload of patients
- Ability to liaise with colleagues from the wider MDT and other departments and external agencies relating to patient care or treatment needs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Competent in the use of NHS electronic health records and IT/computer systems for clinical work and administration
- Evidence of up to date CPD (50h per year) and commitment to continuous learning and development of skills to work as a safe practitioner and improve standards of care
- Understanding and experience of safeguarding children and adults
Desirable
- Demonstrable skills in ECG, venipuncture, cannulation and interpretation of blood investigations
- Experience of conducting clinical audit or quality improvement projects
- Demonstrable understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues, record of publications and presentations
- Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures
- Ability and skills to drive change and quality improvement
- Experience of assisting in the development of the role of Physician Associates in the UK and/or the educational development of Physician Associate students through student shadowing/teaching
Personal skills
Essential
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust values and be accountable for professional duties and behaviours
- Excellent interpersonal skills and caring attitude towards patients, empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work collaboratively with others and cultural competency
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and develop the multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates clinical leadership
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in a health or life science prior to undertaking the Physician Associate programme
- Postgraduate Diploma or Masters in Physician Associate studies from an accredited UK training programme
- Registered as a Physician Associate with the General Medical Council
- Evidence of having successfully passed the UK National Physician Associates exam
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree in a relevant healthrelated subject
- Additional training or experience in paediatrics or CAMHS
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the needs of the healthcare sector and the patients'/service users
- Experience of working as a Physician Associate in Paediatrics
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Physician Associate in General Practice and/or Secondary Care
- Experience of working in the NHS in Community Paediatrics
- Demonstrable knowledge of evidence informed practice relevant to Community Paediatrics
- Experience of leading service development
- Knowledge of national and local guidance for the role of a Physician Associate
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
- Demonstrable patient assessment and clinical skills (e.g. history taking, physical examination, developmental assessments, clinical procedures)
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients under the supervision of consultants and other senior colleagues
- Able to build rapport and communicate effectively with patients/carers and professionals
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Awareness of limitations of competence and requirement for consultant supervision appropriate to the clinical tasks being carried out
- Knowledge of maintaining patient confidentiality and implementing data protection legislation requirements including information governance
- Ability to manage a dedicated caseload of patients
- Ability to liaise with colleagues from the wider MDT and other departments and external agencies relating to patient care or treatment needs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Competent in the use of NHS electronic health records and IT/computer systems for clinical work and administration
- Evidence of up to date CPD (50h per year) and commitment to continuous learning and development of skills to work as a safe practitioner and improve standards of care
- Understanding and experience of safeguarding children and adults
Desirable
- Demonstrable skills in ECG, venipuncture, cannulation and interpretation of blood investigations
- Experience of conducting clinical audit or quality improvement projects
- Demonstrable understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues, record of publications and presentations
- Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures
- Ability and skills to drive change and quality improvement
- Experience of assisting in the development of the role of Physician Associates in the UK and/or the educational development of Physician Associate students through student shadowing/teaching
Personal skills
Essential
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust values and be accountable for professional duties and behaviours
- Excellent interpersonal skills and caring attitude towards patients, empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work collaboratively with others and cultural competency
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and develop the multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates clinical leadership
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).
