Band 7 Physicians Associate - Nephrology

Job description

Job responsibilities

Physician Associate will be an integral part of our renal inpatient team providing support with admissions, inpatients directly under the care of the renal team (dialysis and transplant) and other dialysis patients within the hospital

They will work closely with the dialysis supporting the medical care of dialysis patients across the hospital and liaising with our outpatient dialysis team

To be able to establish differential diagnosis, making appropriate treatment plans and initiate treatment, escalating as appropriate.

Record the history and physical condition and ensure accurate and comprehensive medical records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation according to Trust guidelines.

To be actively involved in patient care, liaising with ward staff and other members of the clinical team as required

Initiation of Immediate Life Support in patients

To be able to priorities caseload of patients with a range of complex illness and needing different treatment.

To treat patients and their family member using a high degree of empathy and advanced communication skills.

To review patients for discharge and prepare appropriate documentation of their admission and in-patient stay for the GP.

To participate in multidisciplinary team meetings

To carry out procedures which will include ECG, Venepuncture, IV cannulation, Arterial Blood Gas sampling and analysis, Urinary Catheterisation, Suturing, NG Tube Placement

Keen to develop specialist knowledge and experience, particularly within the field of haemodialysis, and acting as a resource and support for the new and rotating doctors and allied health professionals. Educational opportunities will be available to support this.

To be willing to develop competency in advance clinical procedure skills.

To ensure confidentiality at all times and act in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act.

Teaching other groups of staff, e.g. nursing, medical & PA students

To be accountable for their clinical responsibilities and comply with the Department of Health & UK Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates Fitness to Practice and Code of Conduct standard.

Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values.

To actively participate in the development of relevant evidence based clinical guidelines/policies relating to speciality.

To improve and maintain an excellent patient experience. To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. To participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting.

Out of hours work may be included within this post, up to 8 weekends per year, with appropriate remuneration.

Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate Diploma/ Master's in physician Associate (formally Physician Assistant) from an accredited UK University
• Bachelor's degree in Life science/ Biomedical/ Nursing or Allied Health Science
• Member of Faculty of Physician Associate at Royal College of Physician or application in progress following attainment of national certification
• Member of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
• Valid national certification and recertification every six years as stipulated by PAMVR
• For USA trained candidates, current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Royal Free World Class Care

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the trust values

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
• Commitment to CPD & professional development
• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free

London

NW3 2QG

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)