Job summary
As part of the pioneering Physician Associates programme at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Haematology are recruiting a full time Physicians Associate to work on our inpatient wards, Haematology Day ward, and with colleagues in our Outpatient clinics, based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Physician Associates to deliver support to the medical and nursing teams caring for Haematology patients. The successful candidate will be trained in acute ward based Haematology as well as to carry out a number of procedures, key to the delivery of Haematology care.
Working days are Mon-Fri with occasional weekend work.
Main duties of the job
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals are seeking to recruit Physician Associates with an interest in Haematology.
- The post holder will be trained in acute ward based haematology and may progress towards outpatient services as skills and competencies develop in line with service need. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and supervised by a named consultant.
The successful candidate must:
- Comply with the standards as established by the UK Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register
- Work within the framework of the scope of professional practice
- Take and pass the national re-certification examination every five years, as recommended by the National Examination Sub Committee of the UK Universities Board of Physician Associate Education
- The post holder will be trained in acute ward based Haematology and may progress towards outpatient services as skills and competencies develop in line with service need. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and supervised by a named consultant.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The Department of Haematology is within the Sheffield Teaching Hospital Directorate of Communicable Diseases and Specialised Medicine. The Clinical Haematology department caters for patients with diseases of the blood, both malignant and non-malignant, and provides comprehensive diagnostic services and continuing management to patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Knowledge, skills, and performance
- To manage a caseload of patients as determined by the consultant, exercising a high level of professional judgement and expertise when delivering care. This could include taking medical histories, undertaking physical examinations, discharge planning, making complex diagnoses and explaining conditions during consultations.
- To assess and examine patients, initiate, and interpret investigations and recommend treatment
- To exercise a high degree of personal autonomy in assessing, managing, planning and co-ordinating care for patients in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team
- To develop extensive specialist knowledge and experience within the speciality, acting as a resource to the wider clinical team
Safety and quality
- Ensure you understand and comply with all departmental, service and Trust Policies and Procedures at all times, cascading any information to staff as and when appropriate and required.
- To report and escalate via appropriate channels any incidents, behaviours and actions that would endanger patient / staff safety, or that are not in line with the Trust's policies or values, contributing to the investigation and resolution of any such issues as required.
- Ensure adherence to moving and handling policy and procedures when in contact with / manoeuvring patients.
- Ensure you complete, and remain compliant with, all mandatory training required of you by the Trust, and accurate training records are maintained.
Communication, partnership, and teamwork
- Ensure very sensitive or complex information is communicated to patients and / or relatives in empathetic and appropriate manner, providing reassurance and support as appropriate.
- To communicate effectively with all clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, family members and carers.
- Provide day to day supervision, and contribute to the training and development of, Physician Associate students and other medical students as required.
- Fully document all aspects of patient care in a timely and appropriate manner, completing all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes in accordance with relevant standards
Maintaining trust
- To contribute to an environment conducive to delivering high quality, compassionate care with privacy and dignity.
- Ensure you always maintain confidentiality and information security in accordance with department, trust, and national policies / guidelines, ensuring any cases of non-compliance are reported and investigated using the appropriate Trust process.
- Ensure you receive, and actively participate in, annual appraisals, identifying opportunities for continuous professional development and undertaking any activity as appropriate.
- Ensure you proactively, meaningfully, and consistently demonstrate PROUD / the Trust's values and behaviours in your everyday practice, decision making and interactions with patients and colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Knowledge, skills, and performance
- To manage a caseload of patients as determined by the consultant, exercising a high level of professional judgement and expertise when delivering care. This could include taking medical histories, undertaking physical examinations, discharge planning, making complex diagnoses and explaining conditions during consultations.
- To assess and examine patients, initiate, and interpret investigations and recommend treatment
- To exercise a high degree of personal autonomy in assessing, managing, planning and co-ordinating care for patients in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team
- To develop extensive specialist knowledge and experience within the speciality, acting as a resource to the wider clinical team
Safety and quality
- Ensure you understand and comply with all departmental, service and Trust Policies and Procedures at all times, cascading any information to staff as and when appropriate and required.
- To report and escalate via appropriate channels any incidents, behaviours and actions that would endanger patient / staff safety, or that are not in line with the Trust's policies or values, contributing to the investigation and resolution of any such issues as required.
- Ensure adherence to moving and handling policy and procedures when in contact with / manoeuvring patients.
- Ensure you complete, and remain compliant with, all mandatory training required of you by the Trust, and accurate training records are maintained.
Communication, partnership, and teamwork
- Ensure very sensitive or complex information is communicated to patients and / or relatives in empathetic and appropriate manner, providing reassurance and support as appropriate.
- To communicate effectively with all clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, family members and carers.
- Provide day to day supervision, and contribute to the training and development of, Physician Associate students and other medical students as required.
- Fully document all aspects of patient care in a timely and appropriate manner, completing all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes in accordance with relevant standards
Maintaining trust
- To contribute to an environment conducive to delivering high quality, compassionate care with privacy and dignity.
- Ensure you always maintain confidentiality and information security in accordance with department, trust, and national policies / guidelines, ensuring any cases of non-compliance are reported and investigated using the appropriate Trust process.
- Ensure you receive, and actively participate in, annual appraisals, identifying opportunities for continuous professional development and undertaking any activity as appropriate.
- Ensure you proactively, meaningfully, and consistently demonstrate PROUD / the Trust's values and behaviours in your everyday practice, decision making and interactions with patients and colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IF UK TRAINED - BA/BS Degree prior to undertaking PA program at 2:2 level or above
- PG Dip or Master's degree in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme
- Current and valid certification or re-certification by the Physician Associate National Examination
- Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA).
- IF US TRAINED - Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Associates (NCCPA)
- Registration on the Managed Voluntary Registry.
Desirable
- ILS, ACLS & PALS
- Higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate an interest in Haematology
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Special Skills
Essential
- Management of acutely unwell patients with the team
- Ability to assess the medical condition of in-patients and formulate appropriate management plans
- History taking and examination skills
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- Ability to order and interpret appropriate clinical investigations
- Strong 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
- Energy and enthusiasm and the 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 continued professional development
- Awareness of current developments and initiatives in medicine services
Desirable
- Understanding of management principles relating to Haematology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IF UK TRAINED - BA/BS Degree prior to undertaking PA program at 2:2 level or above
- PG Dip or Master's degree in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme
- Current and valid certification or re-certification by the Physician Associate National Examination
- Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA).
- IF US TRAINED - Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Associates (NCCPA)
- Registration on the Managed Voluntary Registry.
Desirable
- ILS, ACLS & PALS
- Higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate an interest in Haematology
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Special Skills
Essential
- Management of acutely unwell patients with the team
- Ability to assess the medical condition of in-patients and formulate appropriate management plans
- History taking and examination skills
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- Ability to order and interpret appropriate clinical investigations
- Strong 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
- Energy and enthusiasm and the 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 continued professional development
- Awareness of current developments and initiatives in medicine services
Desirable
- Understanding of management principles relating to Haematology
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).
