Job summary
Applications are being welcomed to join our growing acute medicine service here at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Substantive positions of Physician Associate are available within the Acute Medicine service, which are ideal for those who have maybe yet to decide their chosen career pathway or want to develop a special interest in specific areas of Acute Internal Medicine, with Service Improvement, Quality Improvement or Education.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at Bradford Royal Infirmary where the successful candidate will be able to acquire specialist skills in the assessment, and management of acutely presenting patients referred from the Emergency department and primary care. The post holder will gain fantastic experience in acute general medicine and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a comprehensive medical service within the Trust.
As a department, professional development is essential to helping us grow, and opportunities exist internally and externally to learn and develop your career and we are highly supportive of this. There will be the opportunity to develop additional skills in the delivery of medical education, research, and quality improvement. Clinical and educational supervision will be provided covering all aspects of clinical care.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates must hold a Masters Degree or Diploma in Physician Associate Studies from a recognised training programme and evidence of successful completion of the UK National PA exam.
Previous experience of working as a Physician Associate in an acute hospital is desirable.
For further details/informal visits please contact Michele Wright - Michele.Wright@bthft.nhs.uk
Closing date: 05.03.23 (this date may change dependent on the response)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates must hold a Masters Degree or Diploma in Physician Associate Studies from a recognised training programme and evidence of successful completion of the UK National PA exam.
Previous experience of working as a Physician Associate in an acute hospital is desirable.
For further details/informal visits please contact Michele Wright - Michele.Wright@bthft.nhs.uk
Closing date: 05.03.23 (this date may change dependent on the response)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the NHS/Health Care sector
- Demonstrable evidence of a high standard of clinical practice
- Previous experience of working in the healthcare sector
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Qualified Physician Associate in an acute hospital
- Experience in developing and delivering training/teaching programmes
- Experience of conducting clinical audits
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
- Excellent written/oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to design and deliver training and education packages to students
- Possesses basic keyboard/IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to teach and supervise students
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Demonstrates knowledge of the role of the Physician Associate and the required training to achieve full qualification
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree, or equivalent qualification in a related discipline
- Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies
- Evidence of relevant CPD / academic achievements, e.g. prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the NHS/Health Care sector
- Demonstrable evidence of a high standard of clinical practice
- Previous experience of working in the healthcare sector
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Qualified Physician Associate in an acute hospital
- Experience in developing and delivering training/teaching programmes
- Experience of conducting clinical audits
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
- Excellent written/oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to design and deliver training and education packages to students
- Possesses basic keyboard/IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to teach and supervise students
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Demonstrates knowledge of the role of the Physician Associate and the required training to achieve full qualification
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree, or equivalent qualification in a related discipline
- Postgraduate Diploma in Physician Associate Studies
- Evidence of relevant CPD / academic achievements, e.g. prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
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).
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).
