Job summary
PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE POSTS - MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Physician Associate Posts - Emergency Department, Wythenshawe Hospital
X1 Band 7 Full time 37.5 hours
X1 Band 7 Part time 30 hours
Main duties of the job
PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES at MFT
MFT has over 50 employed PAs. We are now seeking 2 PAs to work in the Emergency Department at Wythenshawe Hospital - 1 on 37.5 hours and 1 on 30 hours. Patient care and safety are at the core of every role. We support and value our staff and have a dedicated senior clinical lead, Lead PA and non-clinical lead for PA's and support team. We have monthly half day Physician Associate teaching to support CPD and provide study leave funding
About us
For this post, applicants must be experienced Physician Associates. This post is not open to newly qualified PAs.
Applicants will be required to registered on the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA) Managed Voluntary Register (FPMVR) before commencement of employment. They must hold, a PG Diploma or Masters in Physician Associate Studies from a recognised University and have passed the UK Physician Associate National Examinations or equivalent for internationally trained applicants.
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.
As we have two roles available, 1 at 37.5 hours and 1 at 30 hours please detail within the supporting information if you have a preference on the hours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the posts please contact: -
Shariq Ahmed, Specialty Lead Consultant ED on shariq.ahmed@mft.nhs.uk
Vicky Farrimond, Deputy Directorate Manager on Victoria.farrimond@mft.nhs.uk
For further information about the PA support at MFT please contact:-
Marylyn Dickinson, Associate Director of Medical Education/PA Lead on Marylyn.dickinson@mft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the posts please contact: -
Shariq Ahmed, Specialty Lead Consultant ED on shariq.ahmed@mft.nhs.uk
Vicky Farrimond, Deputy Directorate Manager on Victoria.farrimond@mft.nhs.uk
For further information about the PA support at MFT please contact:-
Marylyn Dickinson, Associate Director of Medical Education/PA Lead on Marylyn.dickinson@mft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Education/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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of managing complex workloads and prioritisation
- Minimum 1 year post qualification experience as a physician associate
Desirable
- Experience of working in a clinical environment prior to undertaking PA training
- Experience of clinical audit Teaching and education experience
Skills
Essential
- Clear written and oral communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Good IT skills - to use Microsoft office and clinical systems including EPR
Person Specification
Education/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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of managing complex workloads and prioritisation
- Minimum 1 year post qualification experience as a physician associate
Desirable
- Experience of working in a clinical environment prior to undertaking PA training
- Experience of clinical audit Teaching and education experience
Skills
Essential
- Clear written and oral communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Good IT skills - to use Microsoft office and clinical systems including EPR
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).
