Physician Associate

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Neurosurgery at King's College NHS Foundation Trust for a Neurosurgery PA to join the team in an on-call shift pattern role. The Physician Associate role has been established within the department for several years and we are now looking to recruit additional PAs to join our fantastic team.

The successful candidate willbecome an integral part of the Neurosurgical MDT andbe directly supervised by one of our Consultant Neurosurgeons. Applicants must hold a science related degree prior to having attained a Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate/Assistant Studies from an accredited UK training program and have proven experience in managing a team. They must have successfully passed the PANE or PA Recertification exam if applicable and be registered with the FPA-RCP. Applicants who do not meet these criteria need not apply.

If you are interested in the role but wish to apply for a LTFT position, please do still apply and make this clear on your application as other opportunities may arise in the future.

Main duties of the job

The Physician Associate will support the specialist trainees and junior clinical fellows in the delivery of high-quality care to elective and emergency neurosurgical patients. They will have an integral role in ensuring that patient care is of a high standard at all times and that standards of care and treatment meet the department's requirements.

The Physician Associate will provide expert evidence-based advice and clinical expertise within the Trust, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

They will be expected to actively contribute to the on-going development of the Neurosurgical department. In due course the post holder will be encouraged to help collate and present the data at local and national meetings.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Date posted

21 September 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,036 to £55,049 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-DH-4637

Job locations

King's College NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

SE5 9RS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Essential

Registered with PA MVR
BLS/ILS certificate

Person Specification

Essential

Registered with PA MVR
BLS/ILS certificate

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

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