Job summary
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic Physician associates to support our rapid evolving and exciting general medical service at Bedford Hospital which is part of the newly merged Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Innovation in the delivery of general medical care is a key requirement of this role.
The physician associate post have been developed to facilitate the clinical care of medical patients looked after by the four medical teams; cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology and endocrinology at Bedford Hospital. The posts represent an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic clinical teams in the specialty medical unit. The post holder is accountable for ensuring that patient care is of a high standard at all times and that standards of care and treatment meet the department's requirements.
This post will cover the general medical patients from 900- 17:00 hours.
The post holder is expected to work within the Specialty Medical Team to take forward best practice and is expected to be an excellent role model and ambassador for Physicians Associates and to represent the department at local and external meetings as appropriate.
They will participate in a weekend on call rota with other Physician Associates which currently is 1 in 8 (9 to 5 PM Saturday and Sunday) in General Medicine.
The PA will be supervised by a designated consultant with individual mentor to overview career development
Main duties of the job
To participate in ward rounds and visits to individual patients as well as discussion with their relatives.
To assess and examine acute medical patients, present them, initiate and interpret investigations and recommend treatment.
To help with the administrative processes involved in discharging patients before lunch whenever possible in keeping with our "Home for Lunch" campaign.
To contribute to achieving and maintaining any targets related to acute medical subspecialty Patients.
To support work with the medical subspecialty related to national audits.
To support recruitment into clinical research being carried out in the department.
To manage a caseload of specific Medical patients as determined by the consultant physician, exercising a high level of professional judgement and expertise when delivering care. This will include taking medical histories, undertaking physical examinations, diagnosing and explaining conditions during consultations.
To communicate with GPs and other health professionals that may have had contact with the patient.
To contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care in accordance with current best practice and national guidelines.
To be an active participant in the development of Specialty Medicine through the Trust
About us
Bedford Hospital was erected on the site of the Bedford General Infirmary. The Infirmary was originally opened in 1803 providing accommodation for 38 patients. The hospital was financed from money left by Samuel Whitbread of Cardington, the cost of the building being £5,800 at that time. Portraits of some of the founders may still be seen in the main administrative block. At this time the hospital was renamed Bedford General Hospital (South Wing) and in conjunction with Bedford General Hospital (North Wing), a hospital of 220 beds, formed Bedford General Hospital, providing a district hospital service for north Bedfordshire. Bedford Hospital has continued to expand with extensive redevelopment and new builds.
Clinical Services
The Trust provides a full range of acute services, with beds for Care of the Elderly, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Neonatal, Obstetrics, Oncology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Vascular Surgery, Breast Surgery and Urology.
There is a full Level 2 A&E Department, with a recently opened Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit. The Critical Care Complex provides both High Dependency and Intensive Care beds to a maximum capacity of 12 beds. Other clinical services include Cardiology, with pacing facilities in the coronary care unit; Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, including a Laser Treatment Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake any other duties that may be required and are consistent with the responsibility and grade of this post
To be accountable for care given and to comply with the Fitness to Practice and Code of Conduct standard as established by the UK Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates (and subsequently the appropriate statutory regulating body when in place). To work within the framework of the scope of professional practice.
To take and pass the national re-certification examination every five years, as recommended by the National Examination Sub Committee of the UKUBPAE (UK Universities Board of Physician Associate Education) and subsequently as required by the statutory regulating body when in place.
To Contribute to identifying gaps in existing Specialty Medicine services and service improvements to benefit patients.
All staff are required to be appraised by their line managers at least once a year at a personal development review meeting where progress made over the last year is discussed and agreed.
Focus on the following years departmental and personal objectives will be identified, discussed and agreed. Where necessary, help and support will be provided and development opportunities agreed in line with service provision and knowledge and skills competency framework.
To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
To work in accordance with the Trusts policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote good race relations and diversity in the workplace.
To positively promote at all times equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment for patients and staff in accordance with the Trusts policies, to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
To be trained in and demonstrate fair employment practices, in line with trust policies.
To comply with Bedford Hospital No Smoking Policies.
This job description in not intended to be exhaustive and is provided to assist you in the performance of your contract. Changes may be required from time to time in response to service requirements. These will be discussed with you as part of the Individual Personal Review process
To expect to be involved in the weekend on-call rota
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake any other duties that may be required and are consistent with the responsibility and grade of this post
To be accountable for care given and to comply with the Fitness to Practice and Code of Conduct standard as established by the UK Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates (and subsequently the appropriate statutory regulating body when in place). To work within the framework of the scope of professional practice.
To take and pass the national re-certification examination every five years, as recommended by the National Examination Sub Committee of the UKUBPAE (UK Universities Board of Physician Associate Education) and subsequently as required by the statutory regulating body when in place.
To Contribute to identifying gaps in existing Specialty Medicine services and service improvements to benefit patients.
All staff are required to be appraised by their line managers at least once a year at a personal development review meeting where progress made over the last year is discussed and agreed.
Focus on the following years departmental and personal objectives will be identified, discussed and agreed. Where necessary, help and support will be provided and development opportunities agreed in line with service provision and knowledge and skills competency framework.
To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
To work in accordance with the Trusts policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote good race relations and diversity in the workplace.
To positively promote at all times equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment for patients and staff in accordance with the Trusts policies, to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
To be trained in and demonstrate fair employment practices, in line with trust policies.
To comply with Bedford Hospital No Smoking Policies.
This job description in not intended to be exhaustive and is provided to assist you in the performance of your contract. Changes may be required from time to time in response to service requirements. These will be discussed with you as part of the Individual Personal Review process
To expect to be involved in the weekend on-call rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Registration master's degree In nursing or relevant field
- Registered Nurse NMC
- Management/leadership Qulification or equivalent Experience at Psot graduate level
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence Of continuous Professional Development
- Further Relevant Training
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients.
- Good Timekeeping
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Registration master's degree In nursing or relevant field
- Registered Nurse NMC
- Management/leadership Qulification or equivalent Experience at Psot graduate level
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence Of continuous Professional Development
- Further Relevant Training
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients.
- Good Timekeeping
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).
