Physician Associate

Join to apply for the Physician Associate role at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Job Overview Hospital at Home Camden Rapid Access Service Full Time, Monday – Friday, 6 months Fixed Term Physician Assistant to work with the Camden Hospital at Home team on their Hospital at Home of 20 beds. The role will consist of a combination of office-based and home visits within the London borough of Camden. The applicant will join a dynamic multidisciplinary team including consultant doctors, non-consultant doctors, advanced clinical practitioners, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and nursing staff. They will have consultant oversight and supervision with daily Hospital at Home rounds. Currently there is no on‑call or weekend commitments but there may be a move to 7‑day working within the 12‑month period, still 09:00‑17:00. An opportunity to work closely with acute hospitals (Royal Free Hospital and University College Hospital), as well as the community. Responsibilities Provide holistic, evidence-based care for people suitable for Hospital at Home management, making clinical diagnoses and decisions within the scope of practice, based on strong clinical examination skills, evidence-based practice, and Trust protocols. Clinically assess people under Hospital at Home care, ensuring they remain safe at home, and elevate or de‑escalate medical oversight as appropriate. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team to promote continuity, communication and quality of care for the Hospital at Home caseload. Support development and quality improvement of the Hospital at Home service, contributing ideas, feedback and clinical insight to enhance patient outcomes and service efficiency. Provide evidence-based, holistic care for people suitable for Hospital at Home management, tracking day‑to‑day assessment, plans and reviews. Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, create and implement management plans, and titrate treatments appropriately in line with clinical guidelines and scope of practice. Participate in daily consultant‑led ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings, contributing to clinical decision‑making that considers social, physical, mental and community factors affecting patient care. Maintain excellent communication with colleagues, patients and families, providing clear updates and promoting collaborative decision‑making. Ensure accurate, professional and timely documentation. Uphold clinical and quality standards set within the service, Trust and national frameworks. Participate in audit, quality improvement and service development activities to enhance outcomes and effectiveness of the Hospital at Home model. Ensure safe and effective handover of patient care, maintaining continuity and minimising risk. Use Trust IT systems efficiently for documentation, communication and data management. Complete and maintain all mandatory training requirements in accordance with Trust policy. Person Specification Essential Criteria PG Dip or MSc in Physician Assistant studies from a UK training programme. Current & valid certification or recertification by the PA national examination. Registration with the UK Managed Voluntary Registry for PAs. Ability to organise, prioritise workload and take responsibility for clinical care under supervision. Experience with patient and hospital databases. Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines. Desirable Criteria Clinical experience and training in virtual hospital services. Knowledge of antibiotics and NICE guidelines. Experience in clinical audit and/or quality improvement projects. Experience of teaching and supervision. About the Trust CNWL is recognised locally, nationally, and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. Our track record in recruiting only the best people is well known, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. The Trust provides a wide range of community health services, mental health services, and primary health care across multiple regions, additionally engaging in research focused on acute illness and frailty. Grants from the National Institute for Health Research support our work and encourage flexible training plans for successful applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr