Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic experienced Physician Associate to join the Acute Medicine Directorate at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.

You will provide expert assistance to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of high-quality, patient-centred care to adults presenting with a wide range of acute medical conditions. Working under the direction and supervision of a designated Consultant Physician and Clinical Supervisor, you will work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals, delivering safe and effective care in accordance with Trust policies, clinical guidelines and national standards.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Physician Associate to develop their knowledge and clinical skills within a supportive and forward-thinking Acute Medicine department. You will receive regular consultant supervision, educational support and opportunities to contribute to teaching, research, clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives. You will play a key role in the assessment, investigation and ongoing management of patients admitted through the Acute Medicine. This includes working in Acute Medical Unit and Medical Assessment Centre.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will assess and examine patients, initiate and interpret investigations and recommend appropriate management as well as present patients and plans to the team when appropriate. Under Consultant supervision, you will participate in ward rounds, medical triage, and clinics to assess and plan management for patients. You will work with and support other healthcare professionals within the medical team.

You will provide expert assistance to multidisciplinary teams in the provision of high quality care to patients.

You will work under the direction of a supervising Consultant and mentor, working collaboratively with other members of the clinical team and working within the Trust’s policies and clinical guidelines.

You will be expected to liaise with other professionals and specialties as required and complete necessary documentation relating to your patients. You will perform delegated duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge, working within clinical environments.

You will become involved in all activities of the Directorate, including clinical governance, quality improvement projects, research and teaching.

You may also represent the Directorate at internal and external meetings as appropriate

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In this role, you will assess and examine patients, initiate and interpret investigations and recommend appropriate management as well as present patients and plans to the team when appropriate. Under Consultant supervision, you will participate in ward rounds, medical triage, and clinics to assess and plan management for patients. You will work with and support other healthcare professionals within the acute medical team.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification:

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies (Accredited UK)
• Basic Life Support
• Current and valid certification or re-certification of the National Certifying Examinations for Physicians Associates (Royal College of Physicians)
• Experience working as a Physician Associate in hospital or community setting
• Registered on the Faculty of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Body
• Passed and completed 1 year post graduate preceptorship

Desirable

• Advanced Life support course certification e.g. ILS, ALS or P

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Post Grad Diploma in PA
• Experience of working as a PA in hospital or community