Job summary
What a great time to consider joining us in the Emergency Department of Blackpool Victoria Hospital. It is a time of change, and we are in the process of implementing a multi-speciality Emergency Village to house the Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care and Acute Frailty unit under one roof.
We are looking to develop our existing team and are seeking experienced innovative clinicians to join us. We see Physicain Associates and other non-medical practitioners as a key component of our clinical team. Our Physician Associates work on the Tier 2 rota within the Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
The role of Physician Associate is an innovative new health care professional who, whilst not a doctor, works to the medical model with the attitudes, skills and knowledge base to deliver holistic care under defined levels of supervision.
The post is part of a multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients across the organisation. The post holder will be accountable for ensuring that patient care is of a high standard at all times and that standards of care and treatment meet the department's requirements.
The post holder will be expected to work with the Department Medical Team to take forward best practice and be an ambassador for Physician Associates. The Physician Associate will work alongside doctors and nurses and other health care professionals at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. They will be required to assess and examine patients, present them, initiate and interpret investigations and recommend treatment. They will need to liaise with other professionals and specialties as required and complete necessary documentation relating to their patients. The PA will be supervised by a designated consultant with individual mentorship to overview career development.
About us
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- As a dependent practitioner undertake patient consultations, assessments, clinical examinations, order appropriate investigations and 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 timely and appropriate documentation
- Within your scope of practice and working as part of multi-disciplinary team, perform delegated diagnostic/therapeutic procedures
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
- As a dependent practitioner undertake patient consultations, assessments, clinical examinations, order appropriate investigations and 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 timely and appropriate documentation
- Within your scope of practice and working as part of multi-disciplinary team, perform delegated diagnostic/therapeutic procedures
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies including having passed the national examination for Physician Associates
- Be registered on the Faculty of Physician Associates Managed Voluntary Register - post qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Evidence of understanding of the needs of the healthcare sector and the patients it serves.
- Able to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
- Capacity to manage time and information effectively
- Capacity to operate under pressure whilst maintaining high standards of care and professionalism.
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
- Can demonstrate the values and behaviours required by the healthcare sector - Respect, Dignity, Compassion, Improving lives, Working together for patients, Everyone counts
- Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing
- Shows self-discipline and commitment.
- Conscientious, responsible and discreet
- Flexible and co-operative approach to work and working with colleagues.
- Team player - with the capacity to take on board the perspectives of other's and treats them with understanding.
- Self-motivated, proactive and innovative.
- Attentive to detail and quality of work.
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy - demonstrating respect for all.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies including having passed the national examination for Physician Associates
- Be registered on the Faculty of Physician Associates Managed Voluntary Register - post qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Evidence of understanding of the needs of the healthcare sector and the patients it serves.
- Able to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
- Capacity to manage time and information effectively
- Capacity to operate under pressure whilst maintaining high standards of care and professionalism.
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
- Can demonstrate the values and behaviours required by the healthcare sector - Respect, Dignity, Compassion, Improving lives, Working together for patients, Everyone counts
- Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing
- Shows self-discipline and commitment.
- Conscientious, responsible and discreet
- Flexible and co-operative approach to work and working with colleagues.
- Team player - with the capacity to take on board the perspectives of other's and treats them with understanding.
- Self-motivated, proactive and innovative.
- Attentive to detail and quality of work.
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy - demonstrating respect for all.
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).
