Physician Associate

Job summary Mid and South Essex FT are seeking to appoint a Physician Associate within the Surgery Division, with exciting opportunities arising at Broomfield Hospital.Joining this expanding team will provide invaluable experience within the Surgery Division.You will be joining a friendly and supportive team of clinical, nursing and admin staff working closely alongside a highly skilled team of allied health care professionals.You will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking and clinical assessment through to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care.
You will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process, including assessment and diagnostic skills, leading to the delivery of safe care for all patients, and will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to meet the needs of the patients.
Main duties of the job The department of General Surgery are pleased to offer an exciting new post for Physician Associates, within an established Physician Associate team.
As a key member of the clinical team, the Physician Associate will be part of a friendly multidisciplinary team with a passion for patient care and service development.You will be expected to work collaboratively with all members of the surgical and other medical teams within the policies and procedures of Mid Essex Hospital NHS Trust.
You will join the multi-disciplinary staff, under Consultant Supervision in providing comprehensive care for patients in General Surgery.Your duties will be arranged with the Consultant to whom you are responsible, who has final medical responsibility for all patients under his/her care.
Any clinical problems beyond your experience or problems causing anxiety should be referred to the Consultant or a more senior member of your team.
About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be.
Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description Job responsibilities We look forward to your application.
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification Experience Essential Clinical training /experience in medical speciality Desirable Experience working clinically in Surgery Qualification Essential Current and valid certification or re-certification by the UK Physician Associate National Examination Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients under the supervision of Consultants PG Diploma in Physician Associate Studies from a UK training programme (or equivalent) BA/BSc level degree prior to undertaking PA program Member of the Faculty of Physician Associates at the RCP, which includes registration on the PA Managed Voluntary Register Desirable Basic life support certification ILS/ ALS certification