Job summary
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Physician Associate within the ENT Department.
This is a fulltime post and successful post holders can start as soon as possible. This role will work across the hospital sites but predominantly Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe Hospitals.
Joining this expanding team will provide invaluable experience within the Surgery Division supporting the ENT Team.
The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and supportive team of clinical, nursing and admin staff working closely alongside a highly skilled team of allied health care professionals.
You will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking and clinical assessment through to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process, including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe care for all patients, and will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to meet the needs of the patients.
Main duties of the job
The department of ENT are pleased to offer an exciting new post for a Physician Associate. This would be a new role within our department. You will join a friendly multidisciplinary team with a passion for patient care and service development. You will be expected to work collaboratively with all members of the surgical and other medical teams within the policies and procedures of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. The successful candidate will join the multi-disciplinary staff, under Consultant Supervision in providing comprehensive care for patients in ENT. Your duties will be arranged with the Consultant to whom you are responsible, who has final medical responsibility for all patients under his/her care. Any clinical problems beyond your experience or problems causing anxiety should be referred to the Consultant or a more senior member of your team.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
Were 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 within our BHT family improves positive 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
Qualifications
Essential
- PG Diploma or Masters in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme (or equivalent)
- Valid certification of Physician Associate National Exam (can apply if awaiting results of National Exam or due to sit in the near future)
- Full membership at the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP (or proof of awaiting membership to be finalised)
Desirable
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Register (FPA MVR or proof awaiting to be finalised)
Communication
Essential
- Communicates open and honestly and professionally. Actively promotes team working and building strong relationships.
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in ENT
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of audit
- Ability to develop and maintain own clinical skills to high standard and ensure safe delivery of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PG Diploma or Masters in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme (or equivalent)
- Valid certification of Physician Associate National Exam (can apply if awaiting results of National Exam or due to sit in the near future)
- Full membership at the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP (or proof of awaiting membership to be finalised)
Desirable
- Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Register (FPA MVR or proof awaiting to be finalised)
Communication
Essential
- Communicates open and honestly and professionally. Actively promotes team working and building strong relationships.
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in ENT
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of audit
- Ability to develop and maintain own clinical skills to high standard and ensure safe delivery of care
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).
