Job summary
We are looking for and enthusiastic physician associate to cover the a maternity gap within the oncology service, to play a key role in supporting our patients.
You will join a team consultants, junior doctors and nursing staff to provide high standards of care on the oncology ward.
Main duties of the job
o To conduct ward rounds with the team, assessing and examining patients and facilitating clinical plans under the supervision of doctors.o To be able to establish differential diagnosis, making appropriate treatment plans and initiate treatment, escalating as appropriate.o Record or dictate the history and physical condition and ensure accurate and comprehensive medical records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation according to Trust guidelines.o Initiation of Basic/Advanced Life Support in patientso To be able to priorities caseload of patients with a range of complex illness and needing different treatment.o To treat patients and their family member using a high degree of empathy and advanced communication skills.o To review patients for discharge and prepare appropriate documentation of their admission and in-patient stay for the GP.o To participate in multidisciplinary team meetingso To carry out procedures which will includes:o ECGo Venepunctureo IV cannulationo Arterial Blood Gas sampling and analysiso Urinary Catheterisationo Suturingo NG Tube Placemento To be willing to develop competency in advance clinical procedure skills e.g. paracentesis, Ultrasound scans etc.o To ensure confidentiality at all times and act in accordance with the provisionsof the Data Protection Act.
About us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed description of the position and roles and responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed description of the position and roles and responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualification
Essential
- Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Postgraduate Diploma/ master's in physician Associate (formally Physician Assistant) from an accredited UK University
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working as a Physician Associate in hospital or in community setting
- Experience in mentoring students
- Experience in clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems and prioritise need
- Commitment to CPD & professional development
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualification
Essential
- Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Postgraduate Diploma/ master's in physician Associate (formally Physician Assistant) from an accredited UK University
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working as a Physician Associate in hospital or in community setting
- Experience in mentoring students
- Experience in clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems and prioritise need
- Commitment to CPD & professional development
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
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).
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).
