Physician Associate

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• If UK trained: BA/BS Degree prior to undertaking PA program at 2:2 level or above
• If UK trained: PG Dip in Physician Associate Studies or equivalent from a UK training programme
• If UK trained: Current and valid certification or recertification by the Physician Associate National Examination
• If UK Trained: Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at RCP, which includes registration on the UK PA Register (PA Managed Voluntary Register)
• If US Trained: Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Associates (NCCPA)
• If US Trained: Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for Physician Associates Member of the UKAPA

Desirable

• Life support certification e.g. ILS or ALS
• Higher Degree

Experience

Essential

• Experience in the effective organisation and prioritisation of workload
• Demonstrates interest in Oncology

Desirable

• Experience of conducting clinical audit / service improvement projects
• Experience of working within a multiprofessional setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure whilst demonstrating energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to adopt an inquiring and critical approach to work
• Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in sometimes difficult and challenging situations
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues within ad external to the trust
• Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
• Ability to act with empathy and sensitivity, and understands when appropriate to do so
• Demonstrates understanding of patient confidentiality
• Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner
• Ability to work cohesively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the trust
• Knowledge of medical procedures and medical terminology
• Ability to assess the medical condition of patients and formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
• Understanding of how to undertake effective management of acutely unwell patients alongside the multi-disciplinary team
• History taking and examination skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to identify potential areas of risk and take action to mitigate

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Caring attitude towards patients and relatives
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Shows respect, courtesy and professionalism in all contacts
• Patient focussed
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and fairness

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).