AddressOur trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Physician Associate will be an integral part of our renal inpatient team providing support with admissions, inpatients directly under the care of the renal team (dialysis and transplant) and other dialysis patients within the hospital
- They will work closely with the dialysis supporting the medical care of dialysis patients across the hospital and liaising with our outpatient dialysis team
- To be able to establish differential diagnosis, making appropriate treatment plans and initiate treatment, escalating as appropriate.
- Record the history and physical condition and ensure accurate and comprehensive medical records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation according to Trust guidelines.
- To be actively involved in patient care, liaising with ward staff and other members of the clinical team as required
- Initiation of Immediate Life Support in patients
- To be able to priorities caseload of patients with a range of complex illness and needing different treatment.
- To treat patients and their family member using a high degree of empathy and advanced communication skills.
- To review patients for discharge and prepare appropriate documentation of their admission and in-patient stay for the GP.
- To participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
- To carry out procedures which will include ECG, Venepuncture, IV cannulation, Arterial Blood Gas sampling and analysis, Urinary Catheterisation, Suturing, NG Tube Placement
- Keen to develop specialist knowledge and experience, particularly within the field of haemodialysis, and acting as a resource and support for the new and rotating doctors and allied health professionals. Educational opportunities will be available to support this.
- To be willing to develop competency in advance clinical procedure skills.
- To ensure confidentiality at all times and act in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act.
- Teaching other groups of staff, e.g. nursing, medical & PA students
- To be accountable for their clinical responsibilities and comply with the Department of Health & UK Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Associates Fitness to Practice and Code of Conduct standard.
- Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values.
- To actively participate in the development of relevant evidence based clinical guidelines/policies relating to speciality.
· To improve and maintain an excellent patient experience. · To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. To participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting.
- Out of hours work may be included within this post, up to 8 weekends per year, with appropriate remuneration.
Person specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Postgraduate Diploma/ Master’s in physician Associate (formally Physician Assistant) from an accredited UK University
- Bachelor’s degree in Life science/ Biomedical/ Nursing or Allied Health Science
- Member of Faculty of Physician Associate at Royal College of Physician or application in progress following attainment of national certification
- Member of Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
- Valid national certification and recertification every six years as stipulated by PAMVR
- For USA trained candidates, current and valid certification with the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Royal Free World Class Care
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the trust values
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience working as a Physician Associate in hospital or in community setting
- Experience in clinical audit
- Publication
- Experience in mentoring students
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Good verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, relatives or carer
- Commitment to CPD & professional development
- Basic or Advance Life Support
Covid-19 Vaccination
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We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.- AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
- By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation.
- If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK.
- Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
- If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk
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- The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.
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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
- Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
- Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
- Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
