Job summary
We are looking for a Physician Associated who is committed to delivering holistic care for older people.
This position is ward based, Monday to Friday with no oncalls. The PA will work alongside the COTE Consultant setting the example of clinical excellence.
The successful candidate will have excellent verbal communication skills and be confident in managing clinical uncertainty. The candidate must share our vision to improve healthcare for older people and have an open mind to understand the complex needs of the older adult.
The candidate will gain experience managing a broad range of medical illnesses affecting older people that would provide invaluable foundation for any onwards career.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would play an integral role in the COTE ward based team, providing continuity of care for the patients and staff. The ability to communicate effectively with MDT, with patients and relatives in person and over the phone is essential. The ability to empathise with patients and family members is a key quality.
The ability to produce high quality written documentation is required to capture complex conversations and decisions regarding care.
The PA filling this post will show initiative in their day to day work. With experience, they will develop leadership skills helping to guide junior doctors and PA students through their placements.
About us
Care of the Elderly cover the biggest bed base in the Trust covering approximately 220 beds over two sites including Stroke Care. Our specialty is one of the few that is growing and our influence and expertise is in high demand to meet the rising numbers of octo and nonagenarians, those living with frailty or complex co-morbidities in our communities.
COTE Medicine is truly MDT focussed; our work is entwined with that of our therapists, dieticians and Onward Care Team colleagues. We work collaboratively with other specialties to deliver patient centred individualised care.
Our Frailty Assessment Service and Homeward Assessment Team deliver care to older people in the Emergency Department and AMU. We focus on identifying barriers to discharge whilst performing a comprehensive geriatric assessment to avoid admission where appropriate, creating strong links with community based services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ward round preparation, accessing the patient lists.
- Summarising or prepping the notes for new admissions to the ward.
- Undertaking ward rounds, either with the Consultant, Registrar, junior Doctor or independently.
- Undertaking assessments and examinations.
- Ordering, interpreting and documentation of investigations and their results.
- Performing diagnostic/therapeutic procedures subject to training and experience, including, but not limited to; Venesection, Cannulation, Arterial Blood Gas Sampling, Catheterisation
- Documentation of communications with allied health professionals and relatives.
- Supporting junior doctors with their work, education and clinical governance.
Develop good working relationships with the Consultants to cultivate a culture of patient centred holistic care for older people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ward round preparation, accessing the patient lists.
- Summarising or prepping the notes for new admissions to the ward.
- Undertaking ward rounds, either with the Consultant, Registrar, junior Doctor or independently.
- Undertaking assessments and examinations.
- Ordering, interpreting and documentation of investigations and their results.
- Performing diagnostic/therapeutic procedures subject to training and experience, including, but not limited to; Venesection, Cannulation, Arterial Blood Gas Sampling, Catheterisation
- Documentation of communications with allied health professionals and relatives.
- Supporting junior doctors with their work, education and clinical governance.
Develop good working relationships with the Consultants to cultivate a culture of patient centred holistic care for older people.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BA/BSc level Degree prior to undertaking PA programme (2:2 or above)
- PG Dip in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme or Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA) if US trained
- Valid certification of Physician Associate National Exam
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates.
Desirable
- Member of UKAPA
- BLS/ILS/PILS/ACLS certification
- Recognised qualification in teaching.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in assessment of older patients.
- Experience/Knowledge of audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience in Specialty related to the Department applied for.
- Experience of designing audit projects.
- Evidence of research experience, e.g. publications.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients under the supervision of Consultants
- Demonstrates clinical leadership
- Ability to work in teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BA/BSc level Degree prior to undertaking PA programme (2:2 or above)
- PG Dip in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme or Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA) if US trained
- Valid certification of Physician Associate National Exam
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates.
Desirable
- Member of UKAPA
- BLS/ILS/PILS/ACLS certification
- Recognised qualification in teaching.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in assessment of older patients.
- Experience/Knowledge of audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience in Specialty related to the Department applied for.
- Experience of designing audit projects.
- Evidence of research experience, e.g. publications.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients under the supervision of Consultants
- Demonstrates clinical leadership
- Ability to work in teams
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).
