Oncology Physician Associate - Lung

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities

Clinical

1. To exercise a high degree of personal autonomy when assessing and managing a caseload of patients. The physician associate must have insight as to when the management of particular patients are outside the scope of their practice.

1. To provide face to face and virtual outpatient clinics as part of the management of patients under the care of oncology for two tumour pathways on a rotating basis.
2. To manage clinical caseloads daily.
3. To attend and participate in consultant and registrar led daily ward rounds as appropriate when acute oncology input is required.
4. To provide support to their clinical area on a daily basis to identify suitable patients for early discharge when supporting acute oncology.
5. To develop extensive specialist knowledge and experience in the oncology, acting as a resource to other professionals.
6. Work at all times within the policies and procedures of the organisation.
7. Ensure that all relevant paperwork i.e. outpatient letters are completed within trust timescales.
8. Participate in both departmental audits and specific audits on delivering specialist services.

1. Ensuring that patients have access to all relevant information as appropriate.
2. Ensure that all appropriate onward referrals have been made.
3. Liaise with appropriate healthcare professionals to improve care of patients and their families.

1. Liaise with community healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate plan is in place for their ongoing care.

Proposed Job Plan

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

AM

AO and ward round UHS

Tumour site clinic (rotating)

Tumour site clinic (rotating)

Tumour site clinic (rotating)

Lung clinic preparation

PM

Journal club, NOGs etc.

Admin/MDM

PA teaching, CPD time, Appraisals 1 to 1s, PA meetings

Admin/MDM

AO session EDGH

Teaching and Support

1. The post holder will have a Trust PA Tutor to support CPD and offer pastoral support,

and will be supported through the following educational aspects:

1. Consultant led teaching.
2. Interpretation of specialist investigations,
3. Communication Skills Training - Breaking bad news, end of life issues.
4. Generic Teaching - History taking and examining, interpreting results.
5. Participate in the Trusts FY1 teaching programme.
6. Attend Departmental meetings, MDT meetings, Grand Rounds, X-ray Meetings.
7. Opportunity to attend the Regional PA education programmes.
8. Opportunity to mentor BSMS PA students.

Clinical Quality and Safety

1. The post holder will be expected to attend the relevant unit meetings (Directorate) and
2. contribute to identifying gaps in existing services and to service improvements to
3. benefit patients.
4. Together with the team, develop plans to ensure implementation of NICE guidance, and emerging NHS policy relevant to the clinical area of responsibility.
5. Ensure there is excellent adherence to Trust statutory and mandatory training.
6. To participate in monitoring of standards of medical and nursing care.
7. To contribute in the Directorate systems and process to comply with Trust policy in relation to:
   1. Clinical and non-clinical risk.
   2. Staff and Patient Complaints.
   3. Patient and user feedback and involvement.
8. Ensure that patients are properly assessed and safely transferred in and out of the respective department in conjunction with the ward-based team.
9. To contribute to environmental safety, clean, tidy and conducive to delivering compassionate care with privacy and dignity.

Research and Development, Education and Training

1. To participate in the departments strategic approach towards education, training and development for the Directorate.

1. Ensure use of evidence based practice within the department/unit.
2. To facilitate an effective learning environment for pre-registration students.
3. Participate in research projects and audit as required.

General

1. To be accountable for care given and to comply with the Physician Associate Code of Conduct and to work within the framework of the scope of professional practice as outlined by the PA Managed Voluntary Register.
2. To take and pass the national re-certification examination every six years, as recommended by the National Examination Sub Committee of the UK Universities Board of Physician Assistant Education (UKUBPAE) and subsequently as required by the statutory regulating body when in place.

General Duties & Responsibilities applicable to all job descriptions

1. To be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Trust.
2. Behave and act at all times in accordance with the Trust Values, of Working
3. Together, Respect and Compassion, Engagement and Involvement and

Improvement and Development

1. To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
2. To participate fully in the performance and development review (appraisal) process and undertake Continuing Professional Development as required.
3. To participate in surveys and audits as necessary in order to enable the Trust to meet its statutory requirements.
4. To be aware of the Trusts emergency planning processes and follow such processes as necessary, in the event of an unexpected incident.
5. This job description is not exhaustive. Staff may be required to undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager, which are commensurate with the band, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BA/BS Degree prior to undertaking PA programme
• PG Diploma in Physician Assistant Studies from a recognised UK training programme with relevant practical experience.
• Current and valid certification or re-certification by the Physician Assistant National Examination Board Registration with UK Managed Voluntary
• Registry for Physician Associates
• Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development in accordance with the criteria for Physician Associate.

Desirable

• BLS, ILS and ALS
• Communication Skills Training
• Member of UKAPA

Skills / Knowledge /Abilities

Essential

• Good knowledge of medical procedures & terminology Evidence of appropriate clinical skills. An inquiring and critical approach to work. Able to maintain confidentiality and protect patient data. Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively IT skills for records, reports and presentations. Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures. Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures Understanding of safeguarding adults Awareness of risk management procedures Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development in accordance with the criteria for Physician Associate. Good verbal and written communication skills, able to relate to patients, relatives and staff at all levels To be able to assist in the development of the PA role Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work well under pressure Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Desirable

• Ability to motivate and develop a multi-disciplinary team. Able to manage and lead a working group. An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues. Ability to motivate and develop a multi-disciplinary team Able to manage and lead a working group An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with patients in a relevant department.
• Pre-registration experience in a range of clinical departments
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies
• Experience of working in a team.

Desirable

• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Experience of participating in research
• Assist in the educational development of Physician Assistant students through student shadowing and/or teaching.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)