Job summary
We are looking to recruit two Physician Associates to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
This is a permanent post. Initially, the post holder will join our team for 6 months rotation to Gynaecology clinics , theatre and postnatal wards to acquire the additional skills.
On completion of this rotation, the postholder will be assigned to the duties specific for Gynae Oncology and Urogynaecology and form part of the MDT.
There will also be an opportunity to learn advanced clinical skills relevant to rotation, including but not limited to:
- Pessary insertion
- Vulval biopsy
- Coil insertion
- Cervical cautery
Main duties of the job
Please refer to full job description
The key duties and responsibilities will include:
- To assess and examine patients, order appropriate investigations, interpret results, form a list of differential diagnoses and recommend an appropriate management plan.
- To attend oncology MDT and provide continuity of care for patients on their ward(s).
- To perform PA-led ward rounds in post-natal wards when deemed competent to do so.
- Maintain timely and appropriate documentation.
- Perform procedures subject to appropriate training and experience. These include, but are not limited to:
- Pessary insertion
- Vulval biopsy
- Coil insertion
- Cervical cautery
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'recommitted 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.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families
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.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
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.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Member of Faculty of Physician Associates including registration (UK Managed Voluntary Register)
- Relevant first BA/BSc degree prior to undertaking PA 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 cancer care
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 urogynaecology
- Ability to assist in the educational development of students through shadowing and/or teaching
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Member of Faculty of Physician Associates including registration (UK Managed Voluntary Register)
- Relevant first BA/BSc degree prior to undertaking PA 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 cancer care
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 urogynaecology
- 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
