Job summary
This
is an appointment for 2 full time Physician Associates in Stroke Medicine at
Leeds Teaching Hospitals. These posts are available to start as soon as
possible.
These
positions will be a split posts between the Stroke Unit and Leeds General
Infirmary and the Stroke Rehabilitation ward at Chapel Allerton Hospital. These
posts will support the expansion of Resident Doctor numbers, and the appointees
are expected to work closely with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary team
members.
Clinical
and educational supervision will be provided with release to appropriate
educational and personal development activities. Successful candidates will be
also expected to develop a portfolio demonstrating competence in appropriate
areas through work placed assessment.
The
posts are suitable for Physician Associates who have already been successful in
the national certification exam and hold PAMVR status.
We
are looking for 2 suitable applicants to start as soon as possible following
pre-employment checks after interviews.
Main duties of the job
This
new post will be a split post between Leeds General Infirmary Stroke Unit and
Stroke Rehabilitation Medicine at Chapel Allerton Hospital, and aims to support
the expansion of the resident doctor programme, both at Foundation and higher
training levels.
The
PA will provide assistance to the multidisciplinary teams in the provision of a
high-quality service to patients. The post holder will work under the direction
of a supervising Consultant and mentor, working collaboratively with other
members of the clinical team within the Trusts policies and clinical
guidelines. The successful appointee will be required to perform delegated
duties with the requisite level of clinical skill and knowledge within the
working environment of Stroke Medicine and Rehabilitation, and it is expected
that they will be able to work well within a team. The post-holder will not be
involved in the assessment of children.
It
is desirable but not essential that the Physician Associate has prior
experience in one or more of the following areas: Stroke Medicine, Care of the
Elderly, Neurology or Neuro-rehabilitation. The post-holders will undergo
training, supervision and accreditation to activities relevant to the
department.
The
Physician Associate role is being developed to work alongside, and in support
of the departments doctors, and the wider multi- disciplinary team members.
They
will be trained in clinical skills to undertake care of patients as appropriate
to the clinical environm
About us
These
positions will be a split posts between the Stroke Unit and Leeds General
Infirmary and the Stroke Rehabilitation ward at Chapel Allerton Hospital. These
posts will support the expansion of Resident Doctor numbers, and the appointees
are expected to work closely with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary team
members.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
PA will be required to work as part of the clinical team, under supervision of
a named Consultant, to deliver high quality patient care.
This
will include duties and responsibilities in the following areas:
Clinical
Delivery
and participation in the clinical care of patients.
Successful
applicant will be expected to work within a set of defined parameters when
working within the specialty.
Provision
of a level of comprehensive health assessment based on a specialist body of
knowledge under established parameters.
Appropriate
assessment, examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of patients,
resulting in the safe management, within the boundaries of the role as a PA.
Recognition
of patients with changing health status and undertaking appropriate actions.
Communication
of information with patients and families and within the healthcare team.
Liaison
with other hospital services to enable detailed planning for patient
management, referral and discharge.
Undertaking
clinical skills according to agreed protocols and service need.
Interpretation
of laboratory and radiological results and initiate appropriate patient
management.
Maintenance
of own clinical development by keeping abreast of new treatments and
technologies.
Improvements
on the quality of the patient experience by identifying and meeting the
individual clinical needs of patients.
Rigorously
review with a supervisor, all aspects of the patients plan of care and
identify and address issues that may result in a sub-standard service.
Contribution
to the review and development of integrated care pathways and clinical
guidelines to ensure a standardised approach to care.
Practice
with confidence and competence within professional guidelines, and established
parameters.
Ensure
accurate documentation and records of patient care.
Assist
in the development of patient management systems, processes and tools within
the work area and adjacent clinical/assessment areas.
Implementation
of effective systems and processes for infection control management and
relevant audit within their clinical area.
Acting
in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and
vulnerable adults at all times, in keeping with LTHT safeguarding policies.
Contribute
in the development of a specialist service and act as a change agent and
facilitate the change process whilst encouraging others to be innovative and
adaptable in the approach to change.
Implement
evidence based policies and procedures specifically required by the team.
Develop
and maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team to ensure
high standards of care.
Work
collaboratively with representatives of other clinical areas, disciplines and
services to provide a seamless pathway of care.
Be
conversant with all Trust policies and procedures and ensure they are correctly
implemented.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
PA will be required to work as part of the clinical team, under supervision of
a named Consultant, to deliver high quality patient care.
This
will include duties and responsibilities in the following areas:
Clinical
Delivery
and participation in the clinical care of patients.
Successful
applicant will be expected to work within a set of defined parameters when
working within the specialty.
Provision
of a level of comprehensive health assessment based on a specialist body of
knowledge under established parameters.
Appropriate
assessment, examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of patients,
resulting in the safe management, within the boundaries of the role as a PA.
Recognition
of patients with changing health status and undertaking appropriate actions.
Communication
of information with patients and families and within the healthcare team.
Liaison
with other hospital services to enable detailed planning for patient
management, referral and discharge.
Undertaking
clinical skills according to agreed protocols and service need.
Interpretation
of laboratory and radiological results and initiate appropriate patient
management.
Maintenance
of own clinical development by keeping abreast of new treatments and
technologies.
Improvements
on the quality of the patient experience by identifying and meeting the
individual clinical needs of patients.
Rigorously
review with a supervisor, all aspects of the patients plan of care and
identify and address issues that may result in a sub-standard service.
Contribution
to the review and development of integrated care pathways and clinical
guidelines to ensure a standardised approach to care.
Practice
with confidence and competence within professional guidelines, and established
parameters.
Ensure
accurate documentation and records of patient care.
Assist
in the development of patient management systems, processes and tools within
the work area and adjacent clinical/assessment areas.
Implementation
of effective systems and processes for infection control management and
relevant audit within their clinical area.
Acting
in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and
vulnerable adults at all times, in keeping with LTHT safeguarding policies.
Contribute
in the development of a specialist service and act as a change agent and
facilitate the change process whilst encouraging others to be innovative and
adaptable in the approach to change.
Implement
evidence based policies and procedures specifically required by the team.
Develop
and maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team to ensure
high standards of care.
Work
collaboratively with representatives of other clinical areas, disciplines and
services to provide a seamless pathway of care.
Be
conversant with all Trust policies and procedures and ensure they are correctly
implemented.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- Ability to organise and priorities workload effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of conducting clinical audit or QIP
Desirable
- Evidence of assisting in the development of the Physician Associate role in the UK
- Evidence of teaching Physician Associate students or Medical students
- Evidence of experience in assessing and managing patients with neurological conditions.
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors degree prior to undertaking Physicians Associate program
- PG Dip/masters qualification in Physician Associate Studies from an accredited UK or Irish training programme (or be within 6 months of graduation at time of application).
- Current and valid certification or re-certification of the National Certifying Examinations for Physicians Associates (Royal College of Physicians)
- Membership of the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (Royal College of Physicians).
- Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates (Royal College of Physicians)
Desirable
- Life support course certification e.g. ILS, ALS
- Medical education qualification
- If American Trained: Current valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and Membership of the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to implement local policies and guidelines and ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
- Ability to identify potential areas of risk; takes action to minimise the risk.
- Ability to communicate effectively highly complex and sensitive matters (verbal and written communication) with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a caring attitude towards patients and maintaining confidentiality
- Commitment to CME and professional development aswell as adhering to regulations and working flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust
- An inquiring and critical approach to work
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- Ability to organise and priorities workload effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of conducting clinical audit or QIP
Desirable
- Evidence of assisting in the development of the Physician Associate role in the UK
- Evidence of teaching Physician Associate students or Medical students
- Evidence of experience in assessing and managing patients with neurological conditions.
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors degree prior to undertaking Physicians Associate program
- PG Dip/masters qualification in Physician Associate Studies from an accredited UK or Irish training programme (or be within 6 months of graduation at time of application).
- Current and valid certification or re-certification of the National Certifying Examinations for Physicians Associates (Royal College of Physicians)
- Membership of the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (Royal College of Physicians).
- Membership of the Faculty of Physician Associates (Royal College of Physicians)
Desirable
- Life support course certification e.g. ILS, ALS
- Medical education qualification
- If American Trained: Current valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and Membership of the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to implement local policies and guidelines and ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
- Ability to identify potential areas of risk; takes action to minimise the risk.
- Ability to communicate effectively highly complex and sensitive matters (verbal and written communication) with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a caring attitude towards patients and maintaining confidentiality
- Commitment to CME and professional development aswell as adhering to regulations and working flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust
- An inquiring and critical approach to work
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).
