Job summary
We are recruiting for a Physician Associate who wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients and staff receive quality and compassionate care and work with us to ensure the Trust continues its journey towards "great people, great place".
A fantastic opportunity to develop services and work differently in the Medicine Care Group at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit a Physician Associate that could come and join us leading the way in developing the role of the Physician Associate within the Trust
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today
Main duties of the job
We are keen to hear from both newly qualified and established PAs. There will be ample opportunity for the post to develop. There will be the chance to develop and support projects that address key local challenges around patient care, workforce provision and training. High quality clinical care is a priority in our trust so there will also be opportunity to participate in audit and/or quality improvement and transformation projects
We envisage our PA model will complement our existing acute and specialty work-streams with successful candidates working alongside our medical and nursing teams, managing patients with a full-range of medical conditions. You will work with the specialty ward teams acting as key liaison between medical and nursing teams, linking with multi-disciplinary teams including specialist nurses and supporting criteria led discharges. The focus will be inpatient and day-case services with the opportunity to develop clinically, and particularly to learn specific procedural skills
You will have a consultant mentor and there will be access to regular supervision and CPD opportunities to ensure individual and team development needs are met, alongside support for professional re: certification, as well as orientation to the Isle of Wight and the Trust
About us
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the only integrated acute, community, mental health and ambulance health care provider in England. We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform initial patient assessment and examination, initiate diagnostic process and interpret investigations and recommend initial treatment
Take patient histories and perform physical examinations of a patient recording all information in the patients medical records
To exercise a high degree of personal autonomy when assessing and planning care for patients with a range of presenting complaints
To develop extensive specialist knowledge and experience, acting as a resource to the clinical team and allied health professionals
Practice under the supervision of a named clinical consultant and other qualified staff as agreed
Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies, or various other therapies
Discriminate between normal and abnormal findings to recognise early stages of serious medical, emotional, or mental problems in the patient
Coordinate consultants ward rounds, and take responsibility for following up resulting actions
Ensure safe and effective handover of patients to the appropriate ward
Work with the multi-disciplinary team in an appropriate management plan for the patient e.g. Social Services, Community Nursing Teams, and Clinical Nurse Specialists
Instruct and counsel patients regarding mental and physical health, including: Dietary advice Disease and disease prevention Treatment Normal development
Refer and converse with appropriate specialists regarding patient management
Work collaboratively with the medical team, i.e. Physicians, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Staff Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Mental Health colleagues, social services, etc. to encourage and ensure good working relationships
Maintain knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, staff meetings and workshops
Work with the supervising physician/s to ensure appropriate medications are prescribed to patients being discharged from inpatient care
Work towards taking responsibility for actively discharging patients
Work with the teams to develop/improve and implement new models of working to ensuring efficiency within the area of work
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform initial patient assessment and examination, initiate diagnostic process and interpret investigations and recommend initial treatment
Take patient histories and perform physical examinations of a patient recording all information in the patients medical records
To exercise a high degree of personal autonomy when assessing and planning care for patients with a range of presenting complaints
To develop extensive specialist knowledge and experience, acting as a resource to the clinical team and allied health professionals
Practice under the supervision of a named clinical consultant and other qualified staff as agreed
Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory tests, radiological studies, or various other therapies
Discriminate between normal and abnormal findings to recognise early stages of serious medical, emotional, or mental problems in the patient
Coordinate consultants ward rounds, and take responsibility for following up resulting actions
Ensure safe and effective handover of patients to the appropriate ward
Work with the multi-disciplinary team in an appropriate management plan for the patient e.g. Social Services, Community Nursing Teams, and Clinical Nurse Specialists
Instruct and counsel patients regarding mental and physical health, including: Dietary advice Disease and disease prevention Treatment Normal development
Refer and converse with appropriate specialists regarding patient management
Work collaboratively with the medical team, i.e. Physicians, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Staff Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Mental Health colleagues, social services, etc. to encourage and ensure good working relationships
Maintain knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, staff meetings and workshops
Work with the supervising physician/s to ensure appropriate medications are prescribed to patients being discharged from inpatient care
Work towards taking responsibility for actively discharging patients
Work with the teams to develop/improve and implement new models of working to ensuring efficiency within the area of work
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in Physician Associate Studies from an accredited UK training program
- Undergraduate Degree in Life Sciences/Biomedical Sciences/Nursing or Allied Health Science
- Current and valid certification or re-certification by the Physician Associate National Examination
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians (formerly known as the UK Associate of Physician Associates UKAPA)
- Experience and knowledge in managing acute problems
- Venepuncture, IV cannulation, Arterial Blood Gas sampling and analysis, Urinary catheterisation, Suturing, NG Tube Placement, Injections
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in Physician Associate Studies from an accredited UK training program
- Undergraduate Degree in Life Sciences/Biomedical Sciences/Nursing or Allied Health Science
- Current and valid certification or re-certification by the Physician Associate National Examination
- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the Royal College of Physicians (formerly known as the UK Associate of Physician Associates UKAPA)
- Experience and knowledge in managing acute problems
- Venepuncture, IV cannulation, Arterial Blood Gas sampling and analysis, Urinary catheterisation, Suturing, NG Tube Placement, Injections
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).
