Job summary
The Postgraduate Medical Education faculty is seeking a new Lead Physician Associate to join the team. The Lead Physician Associate will work collaboratively with the Physician Associate Tutor and the Post-Graduate Medical Education Team to manage and quality control the Physician Associate Undergraduate Programme and the Physician Associate Training Programme for substantive Physician Associate Posts within GHNHSFT.
Key working relationships include those with other Lead Physician Associates within the South-West, the Director of Medical Education, Clinical Tutors, Speciality Directors, Educational and Clinical Supervisors
- The Post-Holder will also be a member of the Medical Education Board.
This is an exciting time for Postgraduate Medical Education in Gloucestershire, with the Enhance Programme, a Regional Endoscopy Training Academy, an Education Innovation and Research programme and Foundation Programme Expansion.
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the Physician Associate Tutor, Dr Richard Loffhagen for an informal discussion.
Main duties of the job
- The Post-Holder will provide strong clinical leadership, supervision and guidance to Physician Associates within the Trust.
- The Post-Holder in collaboration with the Trust Physician Associate Tutor, will be responsible for leading and managing the Strategy and Governance for Physician Associates, producing appropriate Frameworks for Physician Associate Practice at GHNHSFT.
- Research and advise Physician Associates on forthcoming Innovation/Quality Improvement Opportunities, Audits, and support all Stakeholders to maximise service benefits.
- Represent and be the pivotal contact point for all Undergraduate and Postgraduate Physician Associates within GHNHSFT, promoting GHNHSFT as a diverse Employer.
- To lead and co-ordinate effective bespoke regular Education Sessions for both Postgraduate and Undergraduate Physician Associates, ensuring a varied clinical programme meeting all educational requirements of all Physician Posts.
About us
The PGME team exists to maintain and develop Gloucestershire's reputation as a centre of excellence for postgraduate training. The team has a welcoming and positive atmosphere and thrives on the success of learners. We aim to demonstrate a positive learning culture through supporting the professional development of faculty, just as much as that of learners at all stages of their careers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure that the requirements from National Policy/Guidance, Royal College Policy/Guidance, HEE and other associated Physician Associate Bodies are acted upon and implemented.
- Provide support and knowledge-based advice to Departments in relation to rotations, supervision, assessment, etc., for Physician Associates.
- Leading on Induction for Physician Associates being welcomed to GHNHSFT, either substantively or on placement, whilst continually mindful, as to how we can improve this onboarding platform.
- Act as a Mentor for the Physician Associate Undergraduate Students whilst on placement at GHNHSFT supporting their development in the role whilst with us.
- Attend Stakeholder meetings with both Stakeholder Universities, and take the Trust Lead for any Undergraduate Placement/Training meetings that may be required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure that the requirements from National Policy/Guidance, Royal College Policy/Guidance, HEE and other associated Physician Associate Bodies are acted upon and implemented.
- Provide support and knowledge-based advice to Departments in relation to rotations, supervision, assessment, etc., for Physician Associates.
- Leading on Induction for Physician Associates being welcomed to GHNHSFT, either substantively or on placement, whilst continually mindful, as to how we can improve this onboarding platform.
- Act as a Mentor for the Physician Associate Undergraduate Students whilst on placement at GHNHSFT supporting their development in the role whilst with us.
- Attend Stakeholder meetings with both Stakeholder Universities, and take the Trust Lead for any Undergraduate Placement/Training meetings that may be required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified Physician Associate employed and working at GHNHSFT
- Listed on MVR
Desirable
- Management or Educational Postgraduate Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience at a senior level as a Physician Associate
- Evidence of Organisational Roles, Achievements, Educational Roles as a Physician Associate at GHNSHFT
- Experience in developing and delivering Undergraduate and Postgraduate Physician Associate Teaching Programmes
- Experience of supporting others, either Postgraduate or Undergraduate in their development/professional development
Desirable
- Experience of Physician Associate Roles at a National Level
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Ability to work at a Senior Level within GHNHSFT
- Evidence of working across networks, with a wide range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Internal and External Stakeholders
- Understanding the key issues and complexity and pace of change facing the NHS Nationally and Locally
- A high level of communication skills, to include, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences and resolve conflicts
- Assist with reviewing problems/colleagues in difficulty, and be solution/people focussed, demonstrating a high level of persuasive and influencing skills
Desirable
- Values Led Leadership Style, encouraging engagement and empowerment amongst Staff and Stakeholders
- Lead development of Policy/Governance supporting Physician Associates, and ensure successful implementation of new Policies across the whole Trust is actioned in timely manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified Physician Associate employed and working at GHNHSFT
- Listed on MVR
Desirable
- Management or Educational Postgraduate Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience at a senior level as a Physician Associate
- Evidence of Organisational Roles, Achievements, Educational Roles as a Physician Associate at GHNSHFT
- Experience in developing and delivering Undergraduate and Postgraduate Physician Associate Teaching Programmes
- Experience of supporting others, either Postgraduate or Undergraduate in their development/professional development
Desirable
- Experience of Physician Associate Roles at a National Level
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Ability to work at a Senior Level within GHNHSFT
- Evidence of working across networks, with a wide range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Internal and External Stakeholders
- Understanding the key issues and complexity and pace of change facing the NHS Nationally and Locally
- A high level of communication skills, to include, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences and resolve conflicts
- Assist with reviewing problems/colleagues in difficulty, and be solution/people focussed, demonstrating a high level of persuasive and influencing skills
Desirable
- Values Led Leadership Style, encouraging engagement and empowerment amongst Staff and Stakeholders
- Lead development of Policy/Governance supporting Physician Associates, and ensure successful implementation of new Policies across the whole Trust is actioned in timely manner
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.
