Job summary
This new innovative and exciting role has been created to support the expansion and oversight of a Physician Associate Programme at Walsall healthcare NHS Trust (WHT). The addition of PAs to clinical workforce at WHT is novel, therefore this post will be an important milestone to mark the establishment of a programme currently in its infancy.
The post holder will be based at the Manor Learning and Conference Centre (MLCC).
With direct oversight and support from the Trust Lead, the post holder will initiate and coordinate the development and expansion of the PA programme at primarily at WHT and may be required to flex within the role to support the more established programme at RWT depending on operational demand. They will be responsible for providing leadership oversight of the operational strategy and management of the physician associate workforce, working collaboratively with the Associate Medical Director in addition to other key members of staff involved in the PA programme
Main duties of the job
LeadershipThe successful candidate will be expected to:
Coordinate the development and expansion of the PA programme at the Trust
Provide support to the PA workforce as the role becomes established at WHT
Attend meetings with the senior leadership team as required
Organise and manage the education programme for the qualified PAs
Liaise with HEIs when necessary
Oversee the development of policies and governance for the PA programme
Maintain and further develop a local and national profile as a Physician Associate leader. They will provide ideas regarding the development of services for the patient group and a robust central programme.
About us
Working for your organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which will commence in 2022
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job description
Job responsibilities
ClinicalThe successful candidate will be expected to:
Practise under the supervision of the Consultants/SpRs in the speciality of choice
Demonstrate high levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care
Take part in all of the treatment and preventative healthcare services of the employing facility when necessary, and work within the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Take patient histories and perform physical examinations of a patient, by face to face contact or telephone contact with General Practitioners. All information to be recorded in the patients medical records.
Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies, or various other therapies.
Establish differential diagnoses, make appropriate treatment plans, and initiate emergency treatment.
Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to create an appropriate management plan for the patient e.g. Social Services, Community Nurse Team, Clinical Nurse Specialists to ensure good working relationships.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding mental and physical health, including:
a) Diet and advice
b) Disease and disease prevention
c) Treatment
d) Normal development
Refer and converse with appropriate specialists regarding patient management.
Perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, subject to PA training/experience/ competencies, such as:
a) Initiation of IV therapy by peripheral, central, intraosseous routes, and venous cutdown.
b) Injections
c) Venepuncture
d) Initiation of Basic/Advanced Life Support in all patients and in all settings.
e) Administration of medications
f) Other interventions or procedures as directed by the supervising physician, may include more invasive procedures i.e. lumbar puncture, ascitic and pleural procedures.
Work towards prescribing as appropriate.
Work towards taking responsibility for actively discharging patients and provide accurate information to General Practitioners.
Perform other tasks, not prohibited by law in which the physician associate has been trained and is proficient to performed
Support outpatient clinics as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ClinicalThe successful candidate will be expected to:
Practise under the supervision of the Consultants/SpRs in the speciality of choice
Demonstrate high levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care
Take part in all of the treatment and preventative healthcare services of the employing facility when necessary, and work within the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Take patient histories and perform physical examinations of a patient, by face to face contact or telephone contact with General Practitioners. All information to be recorded in the patients medical records.
Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies, or various other therapies.
Establish differential diagnoses, make appropriate treatment plans, and initiate emergency treatment.
Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to create an appropriate management plan for the patient e.g. Social Services, Community Nurse Team, Clinical Nurse Specialists to ensure good working relationships.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding mental and physical health, including:
a) Diet and advice
b) Disease and disease prevention
c) Treatment
d) Normal development
Refer and converse with appropriate specialists regarding patient management.
Perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, subject to PA training/experience/ competencies, such as:
a) Initiation of IV therapy by peripheral, central, intraosseous routes, and venous cutdown.
b) Injections
c) Venepuncture
d) Initiation of Basic/Advanced Life Support in all patients and in all settings.
e) Administration of medications
f) Other interventions or procedures as directed by the supervising physician, may include more invasive procedures i.e. lumbar puncture, ascitic and pleural procedures.
Work towards prescribing as appropriate.
Work towards taking responsibility for actively discharging patients and provide accurate information to General Practitioners.
Perform other tasks, not prohibited by law in which the physician associate has been trained and is proficient to performed
Support outpatient clinics as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc
- oPost Graduate Diploma/MSc in Physician Associate Studies
- oRegistration Faculty pf Physician Associates (Royal College of Physicians) MVR
- oEvidence of professional updating within last 12 months.
- oPAMVR (RCP FPA)
- oAcademic ability to undertake further study/research Leadership experience
Desirable
- oCurrent Advanced Life Support Training Certificate
- oAdditional post graduate qualifications
- oExperienced in managing people
- oAchieved all expected competencies in previous posts
- oPgCert in HE/other higher education qualification
Experience
Essential
- o3 years minimum of clinical experience and able to work at a high clinical standard with autonomy
- oAn active advocate the PA role professionally
- oHighly effective communicator
- oDemonstration of working to deadlines
- oLeading on workstreams effectively
- oStandard keyboard skills and knowledge of a number of IT packages such as excel, Word, e-rostering etc. Able to line manage multiple junior colleagues
Desirable
- oManagement experience
- oBudgetary management where appropriate
- oWorkforce planning
- oKnowledge and experience of clinical audit and implementation of research
- oAble to problem approach complex situations in an innovative manner
- oA working understanding of change management
- oAble to work safely under pressure across competing priorities
- oA working understanding of Service development and transformation
- oExperience of report writing
Interests
Essential
- oHighly passionate individual evidenced through quality of work and reputation
- oClear leadership professional qualities and attributes
- oCommitted to ongoing personal and professional development
- oCommitted to ongoing medical education
- oSelf-motivated
- oInnovative in approach Develop other members of the team
Desirable
- oResearch and publication
- oAudits completed/presented Evidence of participation in activities outside those expected for their job
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oEffective and inclusive communications skills, being able to listen and act appropriately
- oAccountable for actions and designated responsibility
- oA positive professional attitude and outlook in challenging circumstances
- oHighly reliable
- oTeam player
- oWilling to be flexible in approach to work
- oHighly effective time management skills
- oMethodical, organised approach to work
- oDemonstrates a clear motivation to teach and is able to communicate effectively
- oComputer literate Willing to be professionally and clinically visible in advocating for the PA role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc
- oPost Graduate Diploma/MSc in Physician Associate Studies
- oRegistration Faculty pf Physician Associates (Royal College of Physicians) MVR
- oEvidence of professional updating within last 12 months.
- oPAMVR (RCP FPA)
- oAcademic ability to undertake further study/research Leadership experience
Desirable
- oCurrent Advanced Life Support Training Certificate
- oAdditional post graduate qualifications
- oExperienced in managing people
- oAchieved all expected competencies in previous posts
- oPgCert in HE/other higher education qualification
Experience
Essential
- o3 years minimum of clinical experience and able to work at a high clinical standard with autonomy
- oAn active advocate the PA role professionally
- oHighly effective communicator
- oDemonstration of working to deadlines
- oLeading on workstreams effectively
- oStandard keyboard skills and knowledge of a number of IT packages such as excel, Word, e-rostering etc. Able to line manage multiple junior colleagues
Desirable
- oManagement experience
- oBudgetary management where appropriate
- oWorkforce planning
- oKnowledge and experience of clinical audit and implementation of research
- oAble to problem approach complex situations in an innovative manner
- oA working understanding of change management
- oAble to work safely under pressure across competing priorities
- oA working understanding of Service development and transformation
- oExperience of report writing
Interests
Essential
- oHighly passionate individual evidenced through quality of work and reputation
- oClear leadership professional qualities and attributes
- oCommitted to ongoing personal and professional development
- oCommitted to ongoing medical education
- oSelf-motivated
- oInnovative in approach Develop other members of the team
Desirable
- oResearch and publication
- oAudits completed/presented Evidence of participation in activities outside those expected for their job
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oEffective and inclusive communications skills, being able to listen and act appropriately
- oAccountable for actions and designated responsibility
- oA positive professional attitude and outlook in challenging circumstances
- oHighly reliable
- oTeam player
- oWilling to be flexible in approach to work
- oHighly effective time management skills
- oMethodical, organised approach to work
- oDemonstrates a clear motivation to teach and is able to communicate effectively
- oComputer literate Willing to be professionally and clinically visible in advocating for the PA role
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).
