Physician Associate- Cardiology

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are recruiting one physicianassociate to join the Cardiologyteam at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust on a fixed term contract.

This a 12-month fixed term postand will be fully supervised by consultants.The rolewill be primarily based at Wycombe Hospital with occasional shifts at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and potentially Amersham Hospital.

We are hiring to fill one part time post (0.6 WTE). This equates to 22.5 hours per week.

The post will be Monday to Friday (shift pattern includes 08:00-16:00 and 09:00-17:00) or a total of 22.5 hours per week as agreed with the department.The post-holder will be requiredto work 1:6 weekendswith theacutemedicalteam (Saturday and Sunday 09:00-17:00).

Please specify within your applicationifyou have successfully completed thePhysician AssociateNational certification and recertificationExamination(PANE)andif youare registered on the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Registeror whether you are a graduate awaiting thenational exam.

For any further information, please contact:

Rochelle Breen-LeadPhysician Associate at Buckinghamshire NHS Health Trust

rochelle.breen@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The postholder will primarily work with the cardiology team.This includes:

Cardiology ward: senior-led or junior-led ward rounds and completion of ward jobs.

Cardiac and Stroke Receiving Unit (CSRU):they will gain experience in clerking patients with cardiac and stroke presentations and in the assessment and management of acutelyunwellpatients.

Main duties of the job:

To assess and examine patients, order investigations, interpret results, form a list of differential diagnoses and recommend a management plan.
To attend consultant and/or registrar-led ward rounds and provide continuity of care for patients on their ward(s).
To perform PA-led ward rounds when deemed competent to do so.
Instruct and counsel patients and their relatives with regard to mental and physical health.
Develop and maintain specialist medical knowledge relevant to area of work.
Keep up to date with current guidelines and maintain best practice.
To contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care.
Develop clinical guidelines within their specialist area for use across the Trust.

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Date posted

02 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

434-IM6842212

Job locations

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to travel to other sites within the Trust and to appointments off site.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Member of Faculty of Physician Associates including PAMVR (or registered with the regulating body GMC once regulation has commenced)
Relevant first BA/BSc degree prior to undertaking PA programme
PG-Dip/MSc in Physician Associate studies OR MPAS 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)

Desirable

Evidence of relevant ongoing personal and professional development

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Understands how to perform an A-E assessment in the acutely deteriorating patient
Recognises scope of practice for physician associates and current initiatives surrounding progression of the role
Awareness of current developments and initiatives in cardiology

Desirable

Previous experience working in cardiology
Experience of conducting clinical audit and quality improvement projects

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to diagnose and initiate management for common diagnoses in cardiology

Desirable

Ability to assist in the educational development of students through shadowing and/or teaching

Person Specification

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to travel to other sites within the Trust and to appointments off site.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Member of Faculty of Physician Associates including PAMVR (or registered with the regulating body GMC once regulation has commenced)
Relevant first BA/BSc degree prior to undertaking PA programme
PG-Dip/MSc in Physician Associate studies OR MPAS 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)

Desirable

Evidence of relevant ongoing personal and professional development

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Understands how to perform an A-E assessment in the acutely deteriorating patient
Recognises scope of practice for physician associates and current initiatives surrounding progression of the role
Awareness of current developments and initiatives in cardiology

Desirable

Previous experience working in cardiology
Experience of conducting clinical audit and quality improvement projects

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to diagnose and initiate management for common diagnoses in cardiology

Desirable

Ability to assist in the educational development of students through shadowing and/or teaching

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.