Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The physician's assistant supports the medical staff with all aspects of the Trauma service, performing a mixture of clinical and administrative tasks which release the other members of the team to perform more enhanced skills. The work is flexible in work pattern and would have some out of hours element.You will be a key member of the team, using your knowledge and skills to help improve patient flow on the ward and assist the multi-disciplinary team with patient pathways. For this reason the role requires the ability to organise your time efficiently and prioritise effectively.You will take responsibilities from the outstanding jobs list, using your own judgement and initiative to prioritise and ensure completion of the most important jobs. You will be supported by the junior Doctors, Registrars, Consultant, Ward Manager and service manager.You will use cerner and other patient information systems in your daily work and will need to demonstrate IT literacyYou will need an awareness of the limitations of your role and the boundaries within which you will be working so that you do not exceed the levels of your competencies.
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
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English or equivalent
- GCSE in Mathematics or equivalent
- Computer literacy
Experience
Essential
- Previous hospital experience
- Previous experience of working with the public and/or patients in a healthcare environment or equivalent
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Good written and oral communication
- Good IT skills - PowerPoint, Excel, Words, Cerner (or equivalent)
- Effective communication/interpersonal skills
- Work as part of a team within set boundaries
- Good organisational skills
- Willing to learn and undertake new skills
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Positive, flexible an caring attitude
- Able to recognize own learning and development needs and be proactive in meeting them
- Awareness of the need for confidentiality
- Demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm to learn
- Prioritise a diverse and demanding workload
- Willingness to seek advice
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English or equivalent
- GCSE in Mathematics or equivalent
- Computer literacy
Experience
Essential
- Previous hospital experience
- Previous experience of working with the public and/or patients in a healthcare environment or equivalent
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Good written and oral communication
- Good IT skills - PowerPoint, Excel, Words, Cerner (or equivalent)
- Effective communication/interpersonal skills
- Work as part of a team within set boundaries
- Good organisational skills
- Willing to learn and undertake new skills
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Positive, flexible an caring attitude
- Able to recognize own learning and development needs and be proactive in meeting them
- Awareness of the need for confidentiality
- Demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm to learn
- Prioritise a diverse and demanding workload
- Willingness to seek advice
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).
