Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Radiology - Physicians Associate

The closing date is 21 September 2025

Job summary

This is a Physician Associate post to work together with our current Physician Associate within the Radiology department. This post has a focus on oncology radiology. The main aims are for the support and development of in-patient care, administrative processes, patient flow coordination as well as coordinating the patient pathways fir interventional procedures (biopsy and other interventional procedures performed by Radiology for cancer patients).

Main duties of the job

Our Physician Associate has proven to be a key part of the radiology team. This role seeks to develop this and extend the Physician Associate role into:

- Coordinating cancer patient biopsy appointments.

- Linking with rapid access cancer diagnostic pathways e.g non-specific symptoms pathway.

- Peri-procedural care of biopsy patients.

- Cancer MDT link for radiology diagnostic imaging - monitoring performance with audit and QIPs.

- Working with the radiology admin and management team to deliver intelligent solutions to offer faster turnaround for cancer patients.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annaum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-MS1247UCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Our Physician Associate has proven to be a key part of the radiology team. This role seeks to develop this and extend the Physician Associate role into:

- Coordinating cancer patient biopsy appointments.

- Linking with rapid access cancer diagnostic pathways e.g non-specific symptoms pathway.

- Peri-procedural care of biopsy patients.

- Cancer MDT link for radiology diagnostic imaging monitoring performance with audit and QIPs.

- Working with the radiology admin and management team to deliver intelligent solutions to offer faster turnaround for cancer patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our Physician Associate has proven to be a key part of the radiology team. This role seeks to develop this and extend the Physician Associate role into:

- Coordinating cancer patient biopsy appointments.

- Linking with rapid access cancer diagnostic pathways e.g non-specific symptoms pathway.

- Peri-procedural care of biopsy patients.

- Cancer MDT link for radiology diagnostic imaging monitoring performance with audit and QIPs.

- Working with the radiology admin and management team to deliver intelligent solutions to offer faster turnaround for cancer patients.

Person Specification

qualifications and experience

Essential

  • BA/BS degree prior to undertaking PA programme PG Dip/MSc in Physician Associate from a UK training Programme GMC Registration If US trained: current & valid certification with the national commission on PA Certification for Physician Assistants
  • PG Dip/MSc in Physician Associate from a UK training Programme
  • GMC Registration
  • Extensive experience working within a radiology department
  • Extensive experience of cancer patient pathways

Desirable

  • ILS certification ACLS certification
  • Experience of conducting clinical audit

Clinical Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of and experience of working within cancer patient pathways
Person Specification

qualifications and experience

Essential

  • BA/BS degree prior to undertaking PA programme PG Dip/MSc in Physician Associate from a UK training Programme GMC Registration If US trained: current & valid certification with the national commission on PA Certification for Physician Assistants
  • PG Dip/MSc in Physician Associate from a UK training Programme
  • GMC Registration
  • Extensive experience working within a radiology department
  • Extensive experience of cancer patient pathways

Desirable

  • ILS certification ACLS certification
  • Experience of conducting clinical audit

Clinical Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of and experience of working within cancer patient pathways

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Radiology Consultant

Jonathan Stedman

Jonathan.Stedman@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

01183225111

Details

Date posted

08 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annaum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-MS1247UCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London road

Reading

RG1 5AN


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