Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
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Physician Associate
Renal Medicine 1 job for 12 months starting in December 2021
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and busiest in London with a well-established national and international reputation for clinical excellence and world class care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a full time physician associate to join the renal team in providing care to both dialysis and transplant patients. You will work under the direction of a supervising consultant as part of a well established multidisciplinary team in providing acute inpatient care of both transplant and dialysis patients. You will gain extensive training in all aspects of renal medicine, and given the opportunity to develop a specialist interest in haemodialysis, supported by our acute dialysis unit. This post is suitable for both newly qualified or experienced physician associates.
The post is suitable for a Physician Associate who has already been successful in the national certification exam and holds PAMVR status
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Value
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet the trust value
Education & Professional Qualification
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma/ Master in Physician Associate (formally Physician Assistant) from an accredited UK University
- Bachelor degree in Life science/ Biomedical/ Nursing or Allied Health Science
- Member of Faculty of Physician Associate at Royal College of Physician1
- Member of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
- Valid national certification and recertification every six years as stipulated by PAMVR
- Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working as a Physician Associate in hospital or in community setting
- Experience in clinical audit
- Publication
- Experience in mentoring students
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, relatives or carer
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Commitment to CPD & professional development
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
Desirable
- Interest in learning and developing new clinical/ surgical skills
- Basic or Advance Life Support
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Value
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet the trust value
Education & Professional Qualification
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma/ Master in Physician Associate (formally Physician Assistant) from an accredited UK University
- Bachelor degree in Life science/ Biomedical/ Nursing or Allied Health Science
- Member of Faculty of Physician Associate at Royal College of Physician1
- Member of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
- Valid national certification and recertification every six years as stipulated by PAMVR
- Current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working as a Physician Associate in hospital or in community setting
- Experience in clinical audit
- Publication
- Experience in mentoring students
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, relatives or carer
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Commitment to CPD & professional development
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
Desirable
- Interest in learning and developing new clinical/ surgical skills
- Basic or Advance Life Support
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).
