Job summary
As part of the pioneering Physician Associates programme at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Haematology are recruiting a 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for the maximum period of 24 months. Where there is potential, the secondment/fixed term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment/fixed term contract may be extended due to the internal/external secondment of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Job description
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.
Job description
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IF UK TRAINED - BA/BS Degree prior to undertaking PA program at 2:2 level or above
- IF UK TRAINED - PG Dip or Master's degree in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme
- IF UK TRAINED - Current and valid certification or re-certification by the Physician Associate National Examination
- IF UK TRAINED - 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)
- 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
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 and 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
- Demonstrable understanding of patient confidentiality
- Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust
- Awareness of current developments and initiatives in medicine services
- Knowledge of medical procedures and 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 multidisciplinary team
- History taking and examination skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to identify potential areas of risk and take action to mitigate
- Ability to competently use a variety of medical tools and equipment for the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of patients
- Able to undertake frequent periods of physical exertion e.g. moving, lifting and manoeuvring patients as required
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate an interest in the specific speciality
- Understanding of management principles relating to healthcare
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the effective organisation and prioritisation of workload
Desirable
- Experience of conducting clinical audit / service improvement projects
- Experience of working within a multi-professional setting
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Caring attitude toward patients and relatives
- Commitment to continued professional development
- Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts
- Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity, fairness, and tenacity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IF UK TRAINED - BA/BS Degree prior to undertaking PA program at 2:2 level or above
- IF UK TRAINED - PG Dip or Master's degree in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme
- IF UK TRAINED - Current and valid certification or re-certification by the Physician Associate National Examination
- IF UK TRAINED - 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)
- 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
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 and 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
- Demonstrable understanding of patient confidentiality
- Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust
- Awareness of current developments and initiatives in medicine services
- Knowledge of medical procedures and 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 multidisciplinary team
- History taking and examination skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to identify potential areas of risk and take action to mitigate
- Ability to competently use a variety of medical tools and equipment for the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of patients
- Able to undertake frequent periods of physical exertion e.g. moving, lifting and manoeuvring patients as required
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate an interest in the specific speciality
- Understanding of management principles relating to healthcare
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the effective organisation and prioritisation of workload
Desirable
- Experience of conducting clinical audit / service improvement projects
- Experience of working within a multi-professional setting
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Caring attitude toward patients and relatives
- Commitment to continued professional development
- Shows respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all contacts
- Patient focussed with a 'can do' attitude
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity, fairness, and tenacity
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).
