Physician Associate
Job summary
The department of Breast are pleased to offer an exciting post for an additional Physician Associate, within an established Breast Unit team. As a key member of the clinical team, the Physician Associate will be part of a friendly multidisciplinary team who have a passion for patient care and service development.
You will be expected to work collaboratively with all members of the surgical and other medical teams within Mid and South Essex Hospital NHS Trust. The successful candidate will join the multi-disciplinary staff, under Consultant Supervision in providing comprehensive care for patients in Breast. Any Saturdays or Bank holidays worked, will be subject to NHS enhancements.
It is envisaged that the role would be developed flexibly over time in accordance with the needs of the service and a subspecialty interest of the post holder can be developed. The appointee will undergo a period of training, supervision and accreditation to activities
Main duties of the job
Deliver direct care to patients within their caseload in accordance with the trusts policies and guidelines. Maintain core and specific clinical competencies, recognising role / skill limitations identifying, additional training and education required to support continued safe practice and knowledge. Participate in user groups, forums, and multidisciplinary team meetings weekly including specific clinical speciality meetings.
Participate and engage in research-based practice. Care to patients and demonstrate knowledgeable clinical competence. Undertake assessment of the patient in-order to assess and identify the patients physical, psychological, and spiritual post and peri-operative needs. Report and proactively initiate the management of the patients' pre-operative concerns/needs reassuring and employing anxiety management therapies to the patient if necessary.
Possess advanced knowledge and understanding of stages of operative procedures, and of anatomy and physiology in-order to provide skilled anticipatory assistance to the surgeon.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications · Essential
BA/BSc level degree prior to undertaking PA program PG Diploma/MSc in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme (or equivalent) Valid certification of Physician Associate National Exam Valid certification of Physician Associate Recertification exam (if applicable) Full member of FPARCP Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Register BLS certification Maintains CPD requirements of 50 hours
Desirable
ALS Certification ILS Certification Knowledge &
Experience · Essential
Clinical training/experience within the specialty Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients under the supervision of Consultants Demonstrates clinical leadership Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need Demonstrates appropriate technical competence & evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others, able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety & confidentiality
Desirable
Experience of conducting clinical Audit Be able to demonstrate an interest in Surgery Communication
Skills · Essential
Excellent inter-personal skills Hardworking, good interactions with other staff and patients. Takes responsibility for own actions, demonstrates respect for the rights of all Demonstrates initiative and drive
Desirable
Advanced communication course People & People Development
Essential
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff Able to organise and prioritise workload Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Physical Requirements
Essential
Ability to work under pressure Flexibility within contracted hours to meet the demands of the department Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, able to stand and concentrate for prolonged periods
Desirable
Ability to travel between sites if necessary
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) .
