Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiatic Physician Associate. The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary clinical team of a specialty, within Trust policies and guidelines, under the direction of relevant consultants.
Main duties of the job
With appropriate supervision, the post holder will be involved in the initial assessment including taking medical histories; assessing and examining patients; initiating and interpreting investigative laboratory, imaging and diagnostic tests; recommending appropriate patient management and presenting patient data and plans to the wider multidisciplinary team.
The full range of duties will only be undertaken once preceptorship is fully and successfully completed at which point the role will operate and be paid at band 7.
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
Advertising date: 1st September 2023
Closing date: 17th September 2023
Shortlisting date: 18th September 2023
Interview date: w/c 25th September 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Advertising date: 1st September 2023
Closing date: 17th September 2023
Shortlisting date: 18th September 2023
Interview date: w/c 25th September 2023
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
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 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
Desirable
- Additional clinical qualification and registration - Nurse, radiographers etc. that would allow study for Non-Medical Prescribing
- Experience of working in a clinical environment prior to undertaking PA training
- Experience of clinical audit
- Teaching and education experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to influence others around positive change in clinical practice
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
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 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
Desirable
- Additional clinical qualification and registration - Nurse, radiographers etc. that would allow study for Non-Medical Prescribing
- Experience of working in a clinical environment prior to undertaking PA training
- Experience of clinical audit
- Teaching and education experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to influence others around positive change in clinical practice
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).
