Job summary
We are looking to recruit four Physician Associates to join the Integrated Medicine team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
This is a permanent post. Initially, the post holder will join our existing pool of Physician Associates to complete a twelve month rotation through Integrated Medicine. On completion of this rotation, the postholder will be involved in the selection of a specialty to be assigned to permanently.
The post will also include regular shifts with the on-call team. This will allow the post-holder to develop their clerking skills and become familiar with a wide range of clinical presentations.
Main duties of the job
There will also be an opportunity to learn advanced clinical skills relevant to rotation, including but not limited to:
- Lumbar puncture.
- Ascitic tap/drain insertion.
- Pleural tap/drain insertion.
- Nerve blocks.
- Fracture reduction.
- Backslab application.
- Joint aspiration or joint injection.
- USS-guided cannulation.
We are hiring to fill four full time posts (1.0 WTE).
The post will initially be Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 or a total of 37.5 hours per week as agreed with the department. Evening shifts may be introduced to meet the department service needs. The post-holder will also be required to work 1:6 weekends with the Acute team (Acute Medical Unit and Short Stay Ward).
Please specify within your application if you have successfully completed the Physician Associate National certification and recertification Examination (PANE) and if you are registered on the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register or whether you are a graduate awaiting the PANE.
For any further information, please contact:
Rochelle Breen- Lead Physician Associate at Buckinghamshire NHS Health Trust
rochelle.breen@nhs.net
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Member of Faculty of Physician Associates including registration (UK Managed Voluntary Register)
- Relevant first BA/BSc degree prior to undertaking Physician Associate programme
- PG-Dip/MSc in Physician Associate studies OR MPAS Physician Associate studies from UK training programme or equivalent
- Current certification of Physician Associate National Exam or National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Evidence of relevant ongoing personal and professional development
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Experience of conducting clinical audit and quality improvement projects
- Understands how to perform an A-E assessment in the acutely deteriorating patient
- Recognises scope of practice for Physician Associates and current initiatives surrounding progression of the role
- Awareness of current developments and initiatives in acute medicine
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to travel to other sites within the Trust and to appointments off site.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to diagnose and initiate management for common diagnoses in Acute Medicine
- Ability to assist in the educational development of students through shadowing and/or teaching
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Member of Faculty of Physician Associates including registration (UK Managed Voluntary Register)
- Relevant first BA/BSc degree prior to undertaking Physician Associate programme
- PG-Dip/MSc in Physician Associate studies OR MPAS Physician Associate studies from UK training programme or equivalent
- Current certification of Physician Associate National Exam or National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Evidence of relevant ongoing personal and professional development
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Experience of conducting clinical audit and quality improvement projects
- Understands how to perform an A-E assessment in the acutely deteriorating patient
- Recognises scope of practice for Physician Associates and current initiatives surrounding progression of the role
- Awareness of current developments and initiatives in acute medicine
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to travel to other sites within the Trust and to appointments off site.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to diagnose and initiate management for common diagnoses in Acute Medicine
- Ability to assist in the educational development of students through shadowing and/or teaching
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).
