Job summary
An amazing opportunity has arisen within Emergency & Medicine for the ideal candidate to contribute to the Geriatric/ MFoP service supporting Acute Frailty, within the MFoP, Stroke, and Neurology CBU.
This post is based at Peterborough City Hospital eventually extending across to Hinchingbrooke Hospital. However, with services developments and improvements underway our intention is to carry this service cross site lending to the need for flexibility of working and supporting all teams within the CBU.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Take part in the acute healthcare services of the employing facility as and when requested, and work within the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Practice under the supervision of a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine and other medically qualified staff.
Take patient histories and perform physical examinations of a patient. Record or dictate the history and physical examination in the medical record.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests or various other therapies, as permitted by their role. Radiology orders should be delegated to other team members.
Establish differential diagnosis, make appropriate treatment plans and initiate emergency treatment.
Refer and converse with appropriate specialists in regard to patient management.
Perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, subject to PA training/experience/competencies, such as:
Initiation of IV therapy by peripheral and central routes
Injections
Venepuncture
Initiation of Basic/Advanced Life Support in all patients and in all settings.
Administration of medications
Other interventions or procedures as directed by the supervising physician.
About us
Agile Working
We recognise the need to develop modern working practices to enable our employees to maximise their performance and productivity whilst maintaining a good work life balance and so have adopted an Agile working methodology as outlined within our Agile and Flexible Working Policy.
Agile working options are automatically considered for all roles within the Trust and options are detailed on the Agile Working Matrix attached to this post.Talk to the recruiting manager about what this means in practice for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information pertaining to this post
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information pertaining to this post
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant healthcare or science degree prior to undertaking PA programme.
- The Physician Associate must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Associate training program and be certified.
- Maintain Continuing Education and take relevant re-certification exams as stipulated by registering bodies to maintain certification status.
- BLS, Immediate Life Support, Advanced Life Support, European Paediatric Life Support Course (UK applicants).
- Member of UKAPA or equivalent.
Desirable
- Past experience
- Demonstrate understanding of National programme for Frailty
- CPR, ACLS and PALS certification required (US applicants), or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Hospital based experience.
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to manage and lead a working group.
- Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures.
Desirable
- Experience of ward based working
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Experience of conducting clinical audit.
- Assist in the educational development of Physician Associate students through student shadowing and/or teaching.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust.
- 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 CME and professional development.
Desirable
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Other
Essential
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team.
- Appropriate Immigration Status (as needed)
- No pending medical-legal cases
- Be prepared to work across sites as and when required
- Professional appearance & behaviour
- Good previous attendance record
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant healthcare or science degree prior to undertaking PA programme.
- The Physician Associate must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Associate training program and be certified.
- Maintain Continuing Education and take relevant re-certification exams as stipulated by registering bodies to maintain certification status.
- BLS, Immediate Life Support, Advanced Life Support, European Paediatric Life Support Course (UK applicants).
- Member of UKAPA or equivalent.
Desirable
- Past experience
- Demonstrate understanding of National programme for Frailty
- CPR, ACLS and PALS certification required (US applicants), or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Hospital based experience.
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to manage and lead a working group.
- Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures.
Desirable
- Experience of ward based working
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Experience of conducting clinical audit.
- Assist in the educational development of Physician Associate students through student shadowing and/or teaching.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust.
- 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 CME and professional development.
Desirable
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Other
Essential
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team.
- Appropriate Immigration Status (as needed)
- No pending medical-legal cases
- Be prepared to work across sites as and when required
- Professional appearance & behaviour
- Good previous attendance record
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).
