Physician Associate - Emergency Department
Job overview
The Physician Associate will work within the Emergency Department. Post holders will be required to work a variety of shifts covering a 7-day rota, 24 hours per day. Post holders will form part of the multidisciplinary team. They will work cross-site between Epsom and St Helier Hospitals in both adults and paediatrics.They will join our large team of 16 PAs working in the Emergency Department with further PA's working across the hospitals in different specialities. The trust has employed PAs since 2011 and has long established links with the local university.
You will have a dedicated Consultant Supervisor and Lead PA who will oversee your development. You will also be granted 4 hours per week non-clinical time for CPD and 5 days per year for study leave. We also run a successful self roster system allowing for flexibility.
We are looking to recruit Full-Time Physician associates to join our team.
**Prior clinical experience of at least 1 year is preferable**
It is essential that the post holder has evidence of membership to the Managed Voluntary Register as well as National Exam Certification/Recertification (either passed or at minimum holding a pending National Exam date or results). Candidates without these criteria will not be considered.
Salary: plus antisocial working enhancements
Main duties of the job
The post holder will rotate through the different areas of the Emergency Department (ED), this is always under the supervision of a senior doctor (ED consultant or registrar/middle grade). These are:- Majors, Resus, UTC, SDEC, Paediatrics.
Assess and examine acute emergency department patients, present them, initiate and interpret investigations and recommend ongoing management/treatment.
Exercise a high degree of personal autonomy when assessing and planning care for an agreed caseload of patients with a range of presenting complaints.
Have, develop and maintain extensive specialist knowledge and experience in Emergency Medicine.
Contribute to achieving and maintaining key performance indicators for Emergency Medicine.
Support local and national audits.
To ensure emergency guidelines are adhered to and to keep up to date with local protocols and pathways.
Be an active participant in the development of Emergency Medicine through the Trust and contribute to the development of efficient pathways of care.
To ensure confidentiality at all times.
To be accountable for care given and to comply with the Fitness to Practice and Code of Conduct standard as established by the UK Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates. To work within the framework of the scope of professional practice.
Working for our organisation
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Spec and example rota.
Scope of work in the Emergency Department:The post holder will rotate through the different areas of the Emergency Department (ED), this is always under the supervision of a senior doctor (ED consultant or registrar/middle grade). These are:- SDEC, UCC, Majors, Resus
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates
- BA/BS Degree prior to undertaking PA program
- PGDip or Masters degree in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme
- Current and valid certification or re-certification by the Physician Associate National Examination
- BLS/ILS/ALS/ELS
Experience
Essential criteria- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures
- Experience in managing unwell or deteriorating patients
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- A minimum of 1 year's Clinical Experience working as a qualified PA
Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Caring attitude toward patients
- Commitment to CME and professional development.
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
- Knowledge of practical procedures/analysing XRays/wound care