Job summary
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Heath and Care Trust are looking to recruit a compassionate and dynamic Physicians Associate to join our team of ACPs working across 5 Community Hospitals. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated clinician to help develop the medical team in delivering high standards of care for our patients, from sub-acute care to general rehabilitation, and including specialist stroke services, palliative care and fractured neck of femur rehabilitation. This diverse clinical case mix requires dedicated practitioners with comprehensive assessment and medical management skills to deliver safe effective care. We are building a team for the future and recognise the benefits of ACPs and PAs leading patient assessment, management and interventional therapies, supported by a team of GPs. A Band 7 position will be offered to candidates who have completed a Postgraduate Diploma/ Masters Degree in Physician Associate studies, and can demonstrate experience of working at an advanced level within a relevant clinical environment. Please note this is a rotational post, starting base to be discussed at interview. For further information or for a recommended informal visit, please contact Chris Clarke, Lead ACP on 07877457623.
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Main duties of the job
The successful
applicant must possess and be able to demonstrate Advanced Health Assessment
skills at Level. You will work autonomously to admit and assess individual
patient needs, determine a differential diagnosis, request investigations, and
initiate appropriate holistic, research-based treatments, within a patient
centred clinical management plan, to include consideration of medicines
reconciliation. You will be expected to exercise advanced clinical expertise,
and high levels of decision making in clinical care, whilst working closely
with Medical, Nursing and Therapy teams to ensure patients receive appropriate
holistic care, and co-ordinate a safe discharge with minimal avoidable delays.
Additional responsibilities will include monitoring and leading on improvements
to standards of care through, supervision of practice, clinical audit,
evidence-based practice, facilitation of learning through teaching and
supporting professional colleagues, and demonstrate enhanced professional
leadership skills.
This is a full-time
position, however a minimum of 34 hours worked over 4 days would be considered.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of having undertaken a Physician Associate role in general healthcare.
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice
- Able to evidence sound understanding of the needs of the healthcare sector and needs of patients/service users.
- Capacity to operate under pressure whilst maintaining high standards of care and professionalism
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK healthcare systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS
- An awareness of current developments and initiatives in healthcare
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
- Conscientious, responsible and empathetic to the needs of patients/service users
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
- Able to work in accordance with Trust Values and Behaviours
Qualifications
Essential
- BA/BSc Degree prior to undertaking PA program
- Postgraduate Diploma/ Masters Degree in Physician Associate studies
- Registration on the Faculty of Physician Associates Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR) post qualification.
- Valid certification or re-certification by the Physician Associate National Examination
- For USA trained candidates, current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour. Role modelling good behaviour.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
- Able to build a rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate when communicating with patients/ service users and the multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of patients/service users.
- Ability to pioneer a new role and show resilience in being a part of the development of the role within the Trust to inform positive service change
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of having undertaken a Physician Associate role in general healthcare.
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice
- Able to evidence sound understanding of the needs of the healthcare sector and needs of patients/service users.
- Capacity to operate under pressure whilst maintaining high standards of care and professionalism
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK healthcare systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS
- An awareness of current developments and initiatives in healthcare
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
- Conscientious, responsible and empathetic to the needs of patients/service users
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
- Able to work in accordance with Trust Values and Behaviours
Qualifications
Essential
- BA/BSc Degree prior to undertaking PA program
- Postgraduate Diploma/ Masters Degree in Physician Associate studies
- Registration on the Faculty of Physician Associates Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR) post qualification.
- Valid certification or re-certification by the Physician Associate National Examination
- For USA trained candidates, current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour. Role modelling good behaviour.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
- Able to build a rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate when communicating with patients/ service users and the multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of patients/service users.
- Ability to pioneer a new role and show resilience in being a part of the development of the role within the Trust to inform positive service change
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).
