Job summary
We are looking for dynamic Physician Associates (PAs) to join the Solid Oncology department in order to facilitate new models of clinical care and best practice to help meet the current and future needs of patients referred to St Bartholomew's Hospital and to complement the existing varied and specialist clinical roles. This is an exciting time to be working at Barts Health NHS Trust, the biggest NHS Trust in the UK, delivering specialist Cancer and Cardiac services from our state of the art site at St Bartholomew's, set in the City of London which is where the role will primarily be based.
Experienced and newly qualified PAs are encouraged to apply and it is not expected that the post holder will have experience of working in their clinical speciality before joining, however prior experience would be desirable. PAs will undergo a period of induction followed by structured training and clinical supervision prior to undertaking work under delegated autonomy. Our expectation is that all our PAs will become fully integrated into their clinical service and closely involved in all the activities of their department that may include out of hours' care. These posts are advertised on a 12-month fixed term basis in the first instance.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job will consist of review of inpatients, outpatients, assessment of acute admissions where they will be required to examine patients, initiate and interpret investigations, recommend treatment, complete necessary documentation and perform clinical procedures as required. Other roles may be developed over time as the PAs more closely integrate into their Department with the possibility of rotating through different areas of the department and becoming trained in procedures and other clinical skills.
It is envisaged that the role would develop flexibly over time, in accordance with the need of the service and candidates' own interests. Successful candidates will be offered the opportunity to develop their clinical skills and knowledge with the support from a team of clinical and allied healthcare professionals, as well as an annual 50 hours of continuing professional development, required for maintaining PA professional practice and revalidation within the Faculty of Physician Associate at the RCP. There will be opportunities to contribute to audit, research and teaching within the Department. PAs will be line managed by an educationally accredited, designated Consultant and a nominated deputy, who will act as mentor with regards to career development and appraisal. All members of staff are expected to demonstrate our core Trust values.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To conduct ward rounds with the Oncology teams, assessing and examining patients and facilitating clinical plans under appropriate supervision.
- To review ambulatory care patients on the Oncology Day unit; examining patients and facilitating clinical plans under appropriate supervision.
- To be able to establish differential diagnoses, making appropriate treatment plans and initiate treatment, escalating as appropriate.
- Record or dictate the history and physical condition and ensure accurate and comprehensive medical records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation according to Trust guidelines.
- To be actively involved in patient care, liaising with ward staff and other members of the clinical team as required
- Initiation of Basic/Advanced Life Support in patients
- To be able to priorities caseload of patients with a range of complex illness and needing different treatment.
- To treat patients and their family member using a high degree of empathy and advanced communication skills.
- To review patients for discharge and prepare appropriate documentation of their admission and in-patient stay for the GP.
- To participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
- To carry out procedures which includes:
- ECG
- Venepuncture
- IV cannulation
- Arterial Blood Gas sampling and analysis
- Urinary Catheterisation
- Suturing
- NG Tube Placement
- Keen to develop specialist knowledge and experience and acting as a resource and support for the new and rotating doctors and allied health professionals
- To be willing to develop competency in advance clinical procedure skills e.g. central line placement under ultrasound, abdominal or thoracic paracentesis with ultrasound guidance as required, Hickman and PICC line removal.
- To ensure confidentiality at all times and act in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act.
- Teaching other groups of staff, e.g. nursing, medical & PA students
- To be accountable for their clinical responsibilities and comply with the Department of Health & UK Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates Fitness to Practice and Code of Conduct standard.
- Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Barts Health NHS Trust at all times, in line with Trust core values.
- To actively participate in the development of relevant evidence based clinical guidelines/policies relating to speciality.
- To improve and maintain an excellent patient experience.
- To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. To participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To conduct ward rounds with the Oncology teams, assessing and examining patients and facilitating clinical plans under appropriate supervision.
- To review ambulatory care patients on the Oncology Day unit; examining patients and facilitating clinical plans under appropriate supervision.
- To be able to establish differential diagnoses, making appropriate treatment plans and initiate treatment, escalating as appropriate.
- Record or dictate the history and physical condition and ensure accurate and comprehensive medical records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation according to Trust guidelines.
- To be actively involved in patient care, liaising with ward staff and other members of the clinical team as required
- Initiation of Basic/Advanced Life Support in patients
- To be able to priorities caseload of patients with a range of complex illness and needing different treatment.
- To treat patients and their family member using a high degree of empathy and advanced communication skills.
- To review patients for discharge and prepare appropriate documentation of their admission and in-patient stay for the GP.
- To participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
- To carry out procedures which includes:
- ECG
- Venepuncture
- IV cannulation
- Arterial Blood Gas sampling and analysis
- Urinary Catheterisation
- Suturing
- NG Tube Placement
- Keen to develop specialist knowledge and experience and acting as a resource and support for the new and rotating doctors and allied health professionals
- To be willing to develop competency in advance clinical procedure skills e.g. central line placement under ultrasound, abdominal or thoracic paracentesis with ultrasound guidance as required, Hickman and PICC line removal.
- To ensure confidentiality at all times and act in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act.
- Teaching other groups of staff, e.g. nursing, medical & PA students
- To be accountable for their clinical responsibilities and comply with the Department of Health & UK Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates Fitness to Practice and Code of Conduct standard.
- Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Barts Health NHS Trust at all times, in line with Trust core values.
- To actively participate in the development of relevant evidence based clinical guidelines/policies relating to speciality.
- To improve and maintain an excellent patient experience.
- To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. To participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree at 2:2 level or above
- PG Dip in Physician Associate Studies from a UK PA programme
- Current and valid certification or re-certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes registration on the PA Managed Voluntary Register
- Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes registration on the PA Managed Voluntary Register
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to manage and lead a working group
- Sound IT knowledge, including internet, Outlook, Word, Excel
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree at 2:2 level or above
- PG Dip in Physician Associate Studies from a UK PA programme
- Current and valid certification or re-certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes registration on the PA Managed Voluntary Register
- Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes registration on the PA Managed Voluntary Register
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to manage and lead a working group
- Sound IT knowledge, including internet, Outlook, Word, Excel
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).
