Job summary
Physician Associates (3 posts)
This is an excellent opportunity for qualified Physician Associates to gain wide ranging experience. These posts are designed for those who have completed their intern year.
Applicants will be required to register on the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA) Managed Voluntary Register (FPMVR) before commencement of employment.
Additionally they must hold, or will do so on completion, a PG Diploma in Physician Associate Studies from a recognised University and have passed the UK Physician Associate National Exam, or equivalent for internationally trained applicants.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will undergo an induction programme and be supported and mentored in the development of their clinical practice. They will be allocated a consultant educational supervisor to support them to develop a professional portfolio and will be offered CPD, study leave support, and teaching time. In addition to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, they will have the opportunity to become involved in audit/research and teaching.
Joining the current 8 Physician Associates in the Emergency Department, the successful applicant will work on the Tier 1 medical rota in the Adult ED at Southport in addition to undertaking supported sessions in the Paediatric ED at Ormskirk.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for further details
Advertising Date - 21st August 2023
Closing Date - 11st September 2023
Shortlisting Date - 15th September 2023
Interview Date - W/C 25th September 2023
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for Adults and Childrens disclosure).
Please be aware this post may close early if a suffienct number of applicants is reached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for further details
Advertising Date - 21st August 2023
Closing Date - 11st September 2023
Shortlisting Date - 15th September 2023
Interview Date - W/C 25th September 2023
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for Adults and Childrens disclosure).
Please be aware this post may close early if a suffienct number of applicants is reached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Member of Faculty of Physician Associates which includes registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry
- Relevant first BA/BSC degree prior to undertaking PA programme
- Post graduate Diploma in Physician Associate studies from UK training programme or equivalent
- Current certification of Physician Associate National Exam or National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Evidence of relevant ongoing personal and professional development
Desirable
- Additional clinical qualification and registration - Nurse, radiographers etc. that would allow study for Non-Medical Prescribing
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of managing complex workloads and prioritisation
- Knowledge of clinical procedures and medical terminology
- Knowledge to undertake a structured clinical assessment
- High degree of understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience of working in a clinical environment prior to undertaking PA training
- Experience of clinical audit
- Teaching and education experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Clear written and oral communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Good IT skills - to use Microsoft office and clinical systems including EPR
- Strong and positive role model Ability to manage and lead teams
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a high degree of tact
- Ability to pioneer a new role and resilience to be part of the development of these new roles within the Trust for positive service change
- Commitment to excellence in patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Member of Faculty of Physician Associates which includes registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry
- Relevant first BA/BSC degree prior to undertaking PA programme
- Post graduate Diploma in Physician Associate studies from UK training programme or equivalent
- Current certification of Physician Associate National Exam or National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Evidence of relevant ongoing personal and professional development
Desirable
- Additional clinical qualification and registration - Nurse, radiographers etc. that would allow study for Non-Medical Prescribing
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of managing complex workloads and prioritisation
- Knowledge of clinical procedures and medical terminology
- Knowledge to undertake a structured clinical assessment
- High degree of understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience of working in a clinical environment prior to undertaking PA training
- Experience of clinical audit
- Teaching and education experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Clear written and oral communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Good IT skills - to use Microsoft office and clinical systems including EPR
- Strong and positive role model Ability to manage and lead teams
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a high degree of tact
- Ability to pioneer a new role and resilience to be part of the development of these new roles within the Trust for positive service change
- Commitment to excellence in patient care
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).
