Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Physician Associate to join the Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. This post would suit Physician Associates who are keen to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment, with opportunities for professional development. We are looking for motivated and compassionate professionals who will act as role models and ambassadors for the Physician Associate profession throughout the Trust.Physician Associates are an important part of our Trust's workforce strategy thus we have created posts in clinical areas to ensure wide ranging experiences. Dependent upon competency and experience, appointment to these posts will either be at Band 6 or 7, with newly qualified PA's being appointed initially at Band 6 with progression to Band 7 upon successful completion of competencies. Each post is bespoke, flexible, and provides opportunities for PAs to establish their clinical practice, developing both generic and specialty specific competencies. Educational Supervision has been aligned to each post providing structured supervision and appraisal.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Heather Constable, Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine & Clinical Director for Acute Medicine, on 0161 419 4036 or email heather.constable@stockport.nhs.uk
You must hold, as a minimum, a PG Diploma in Physician Associate Studies from a recognised University and have passed the UK Physician Associate National Exam.
Main duties of the job
Physician Associates are valued members of our multidisciplinary team and complement our clinical workforce by providing continuity of care for patients. As part of our multi-disciplinary team, Physician Associates share responsibility for ensuring that patient care is of a high standard. The post-holders will also be expected to be an excellent role model and ambassador for the Physician Associate profession and to represent the departments at local and external meetings as appropriate.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
- As a fully supervised practitioner undertake patient consultations, assessments, and clinical examinations, order appropriate investigations (when trained and approved), & interpret investigation findings.
- Form a list of differential diagnoses, recommend management/treatment for discussion with, and sign off by a clinical supervisor.
- As part of a multi-disciplinary team, support the delivery of care in a range of settings.
- Under clinical supervision, take responsibility for a dedicated patient caseload, where required.
- Maintain contemporaneous records in line with Trust record-keeping policies.
- Within your scope of practice and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, perform delegated diagnostic/therapeutic procedures.
- Contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care.
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, support and contribute to timely discharge planning where appropriate.
- Analysis of reports in order to support patient care.
- Ensure the provision of a high standard of care at all times.
- To deliver compassionate care maintaining patients privacy and dignity.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90 This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- As a fully supervised practitioner undertake patient consultations, assessments, and clinical examinations, order appropriate investigations (when trained and approved), & interpret investigation findings.
- Form a list of differential diagnoses, recommend management/treatment for discussion with, and sign off by a clinical supervisor.
- As part of a multi-disciplinary team, support the delivery of care in a range of settings.
- Under clinical supervision, take responsibility for a dedicated patient caseload, where required.
- Maintain contemporaneous records in line with Trust record-keeping policies.
- Within your scope of practice and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, perform delegated diagnostic/therapeutic procedures.
- Contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care.
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, support and contribute to timely discharge planning where appropriate.
- Analysis of reports in order to support patient care.
- Ensure the provision of a high standard of care at all times.
- To deliver compassionate care maintaining patients privacy and dignity.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90 This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies including having passed the national examination for Physician Associates.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding of the needs of the healthcare sector and the patients it serves.
Experience
Essential
- Capacity to operate under pressure whilst maintaining high standards of care and professionalism.
Desirable
- oAble to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Commitment to CPD and Professional Development
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies including having passed the national examination for Physician Associates.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding of the needs of the healthcare sector and the patients it serves.
Experience
Essential
- Capacity to operate under pressure whilst maintaining high standards of care and professionalism.
Desirable
- oAble to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Commitment to CPD and Professional Development
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
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).
