Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Physician Associate to cover a 9 month Maternity leave.
The post holder will be accountable for ensuring that patient care is of a high standard at all times and that standards of care and treatment meet the department's and the Trust's requirements. The post holder will be an excellent role model and ambassador for Physicians Associates and will represent the department at local and external meetings as appropriate.
The duty consultant and the Specialty Clinical Lead along with an individual educational supervisor to oversee career development will supervise the post holder.
Main duties of the job
The role of Physician's Associate is the new development of a new model of clinical care in the paediatric liver centre at King's College Hospital (KCH) NHS Trust. The post holder will be principally ward-based within a specialist team working under the Clinical Lead and consultant team for the Paediatric Liver Centre. This will be with the aim of supporting the ward function, but also integrating within a wider nursing and medical team and growing a local specialty expertise as the role and this new model of working evolves, including outpatient reviews and lab test and result co-ordination.
This post represents an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Multi-disciplinary team in Paediatric Hepatology & Transplantation, contributing to the on-going development of clinical services, supporting high quality patient care, managing patient flow, improving patient experience around discharge and working closely with medical &surgical colleagues in all areas to support patient-centred care.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the junior doctors team both medical and surgical (transplant and hepatobiliary). Duties will include the management of children with all forms of liver disease, the peri-operative care of children receiving liver transplantation, and liver and small bowel transplantation.
- To maintain continuity of care including contributing to various rotas.
- To assess and examine patients admitted under the care of the hepatology team, present them, initiate and interpret investigations and recommend initial treatment.
- To develop extensive specialist knowledge and experience in the speciality, acting as a resource to the clinical team and allied health professionals.
- To contribute to achieving and maintaining any targets related to patients under their care.
- To support work related to national audits.
- To manage a caseload of specific speciality patients as determined by the consultant
- To communicate with GPs and other health professionals that may have had contact with the patient.
- To contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care in accordance with current best practice and national guidelines.
- To be an active participant in the development of the speciality through the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the junior doctors team both medical and surgical (transplant and hepatobiliary). Duties will include the management of children with all forms of liver disease, the peri-operative care of children receiving liver transplantation, and liver and small bowel transplantation.
- To maintain continuity of care including contributing to various rotas.
- To assess and examine patients admitted under the care of the hepatology team, present them, initiate and interpret investigations and recommend initial treatment.
- To develop extensive specialist knowledge and experience in the speciality, acting as a resource to the clinical team and allied health professionals.
- To contribute to achieving and maintaining any targets related to patients under their care.
- To support work related to national audits.
- To manage a caseload of specific speciality patients as determined by the consultant
- To communicate with GPs and other health professionals that may have had contact with the patient.
- To contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care in accordance with current best practice and national guidelines.
- To be an active participant in the development of the speciality through the Trust.
Person Specification
Education, Experience and Skill
Essential
- PG Dip in Physician Assistant Studies or overseas equivalent
- Current and valid certification or re certification by the Physician Assistant National Examination
- Excellent in communication - written and verbal
- Cannulation and phlebotomy
- Evidenced understanding of Physiology
- Knowledge of common conditions affecting children
- Able to work in a large multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Education, Experience and Skill
Essential
- PG Dip in Physician Assistant Studies or overseas equivalent
- Current and valid certification or re certification by the Physician Assistant National Examination
- Excellent in communication - written and verbal
- Cannulation and phlebotomy
- Evidenced understanding of Physiology
- Knowledge of common conditions affecting children
- Able to work in a large multidisciplinary team
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).
