Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Physician Associate (Haematology)

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Job summary

The post holder will have the opportunity to contribute to the management of cancer patients on the Oncology & Haematology ward at Dorset County Hospital and to contribute to clerking patients on the acute medical take.

Main duties of the job

Clinical duties include daily round of inpatients with the support of a Core Medical Trainee and a consultant and haematology registrar and there will be opportunities to attend outpatient clinics and work on the acute medical take.

The post holder will take appropriate responsibility for investigations and management of inpatients and develop skills in medical procedures, including lumbar puncture, bone marrow biopsy and chest drain insertion.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Date posted

15 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-23-A649HAEM

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification:

Education, Qualifications & Training:

Member of Faculty of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)

Valid national certification and recertification every six years as stipulated by PAMVR

BA/BS Degree prior to undertaking PA program

PG Dip in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from a UK training programme

Basic or Advanced Life Support

Knowledge & Experience:

Awareness of current developments and initiatives in NHS services.

Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively

Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures

Experience of clinical governance

Assist in the educational development of Physician Assistant students through student shadowing and/or teaching

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to use clinical judgment to facilitate sound clinical decision-making

Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner

Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure

An inquiring and critical approach to work

Caring attitude toward patients

Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies

Commitment to professional development.

Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification:

Education, Qualifications & Training:

Member of Faculty of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)

Valid national certification and recertification every six years as stipulated by PAMVR

BA/BS Degree prior to undertaking PA program

PG Dip in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from a UK training programme

Basic or Advanced Life Support

Knowledge & Experience:

Awareness of current developments and initiatives in NHS services.

Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively

Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures

Experience of clinical governance

Assist in the educational development of Physician Assistant students through student shadowing and/or teaching

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to use clinical judgment to facilitate sound clinical decision-making

Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner

Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure

An inquiring and critical approach to work

Caring attitude toward patients

Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies

Commitment to professional development.

Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Member of Faculty of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
Valid national certification and recertification every six years as stipulated by PAMVR
BA/BS Degree prior to undertaking PA program
PG Dip in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from a UK training programme

Desirable

Basic or Advanced Life Support

Experience

Essential

Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures
Experience of clinical governance
Assist in the educational development of Physician Assistant students through student shadowing and/or teaching
Awareness of current developments and initiatives in NHS services.

Skills

Essential

Ability to use clinical judgment to facilitate sound clinical decision-making
Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
An inquiring and critical approach to work
Caring attitude toward patients
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies
Commitment to professional development.
Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Member of Faculty of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
Valid national certification and recertification every six years as stipulated by PAMVR
BA/BS Degree prior to undertaking PA program
PG Dip in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from a UK training programme

Desirable

Basic or Advanced Life Support

Experience

Essential

Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures
Experience of clinical governance
Assist in the educational development of Physician Assistant students through student shadowing and/or teaching
Awareness of current developments and initiatives in NHS services.

Skills

Essential

Ability to use clinical judgment to facilitate sound clinical decision-making
Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
An inquiring and critical approach to work
Caring attitude toward patients
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies
Commitment to professional development.
Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)