Job summary
We are delighted to offer a role for a Physicians Associate. The role will comprise of a permanent post in Intermediate Care. Successful candidates will work under the supervision of a Consultant or senior medical staff being part of large multi-disciplinary teams. You will have the opportunity to assess unwell patient and formulate management plans which you then discuss with senior colleagues. This post will be based on the Intermediate Care Wards at Bunley General / Pendle Community Hopital and will focus on the care of patients who are deemed medically fit for discharge but who need some extra support in order for them to resume independent living or placement in external care facilities . This posts offer the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with other advanced care practitioners, nursing and medical staff.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team assessing adult patients on the wards. You will need to formulate management plans and start initial treatments, discussing the case with senior medical colleagues. You will liaise closely with colleagues from other specialties to ensure patients receive the best care. You will have the opportunity to undertake additional training to gain advanced skills appropriate tothe role.
About us
Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
The Trust is driven by strong strategic objectives which are underpinned by the Trust's visions to ensure patients receive the best possible care.
The ward teams are made up of medics, nurses, therapists and support staff who work in a multi-disciplinary way to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Delivery and participation in the clinical care of patients
Ensure the provision of a high standard of care at all times
Exercise a high degree of personal autonomy when assessing and planning care for patients
As a dependant practitioner, undertake patient consultations, assessments, clinical examinations, order appropriate investigations and interpret investigation findings
Form a list of differential diagnoses, recommend management/treatment for discussion with and sign off by a clinical supervisor
Adapt specialist clinical knowledge and skills to different clinical settings and influence service delivery and patient care
Recognise patients with changing health status and undertake appropriate actions
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, support the delivery of care in a range of settings
Under clinical supervision, take responsibility for a dedicated patient caseload, where required
Maintain timely and appropriate documentation
Within your scope of practice and working as part of multi-disciplinary team, perform delegated diagnostic/therapeutic procedures
Interpret laboratory and radiological results and initiate appropriate patient management
Communicate highly complex and highly sensitive information to patients and families and within the healthcare team
Improve the quality of the patient experience by identifying and meeting the individual clinical needs of patients
Rigorously review with a supervisor, all aspects of the patients plan of care and identify and address issues that may result in less than high quality care
Contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care
Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including out of hours work and working across different clinical areas and hospital sites as required
Analyse reports in order to support patient care
Liaise closely and work collaboratively within the clinical/multi-disciplinary team to ensure good working relationships are in place which maximise benefits to patient care
Assist in the development of patient management systems, processes and tools within the work area and associated clinical/assessment areas
Comment on policies and processes to inform policy and process development relevant to the clinical department
Maintain own clinical development by keeping abreast of new treatments and technologies within your role or specialism
Implement effective systems and processes for infection control management and relevant audit within your clinical area
Act at all times, in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times, in keeping with ELHT safeguarding policies
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Minimum postgrad diploma in Physician Associate
- Registered on the Faculty of physician associate voluntary body
- Current valid certification or re-certification of the National Certifying Examinations for PAs
Desirable
- Passed and completed 1 year post graduate preceptorship
- Experience working as Physician Associate in a hospital setting
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Ability to assess and recognise acutely ill patients and escalate appropriately
- Ability to manage time and prioritise workloads
Experience
Essential
- Ability to participate in audit
- Ability to read and understand clinical reorts and results and act accordingly
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Burnley General Hospital
Burnley
BB20 2PQ