Main area: Locum Physician Associate Grade Physician Associate Contract 0 months (Bank) Hours: Flexible working - 37.5 hours per week (Bank) Job ref 343-8011720-AL-CJ-Y
Site: Epsom and St. Helier Hospital Town Carshalton Salary £33 - £38 Bank Salary period Hourly Closing 05/06/2026 23:59
Job overview
This is an excellent opportunity for a physician associate to gain experience and skills working within the Surrey Downs Health & Care Community Services. The role supports acute medical patients and contributes to the development and delivery of frailty services.
Main duties of the job
* Assess and examine acute medical patients, present them, initiate and interpret investigations and recommend 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.
* Develop and maintain specialist knowledge in managing frailty and general patients, acting as a resource for the clinical team and allied health professionals.
* Contribute to achieving and maintaining key performance indicators for frailty service and virtual ward.
* Support frailty service related national audits and clinical research activities.
* Communicate with GPs and other health professionals who may have had contact with the frailty service.
* Develop efficient pathways of care in accordance with best practice and national guidelines.
* Participate in the development of the frailty service through Trust and community services.
* Ensure confidentiality and compliance with Data Protection Act and NHS policies.
* Adhere to Fitness to Practice and Code of Conduct standards established by the UK Managed Voluntary Register for Physician Assistants.
* Attend meetings, contribute to projects and ensure infection control policies are followed.
* Participate in education and training activities, maintain professional development, and support staff training needs.
Requirements
* Right to work in the UK.
* Minimum of 6 months experience working within an NHS trust.
* Minimum of 6 months experience as a physician associate.
* Professional registration (Member of FPA).
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
* Experience of conducting clinical audit.
Qualifications
* Member of the Federation of Physician Assistants (FPA).
* Professional registration held and current.
Benefits
* Weekly pay and free compliance checks.
* Access to mandatory training and NHS email benefits.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* First refusal over agency.
* Access to NHS pension.
We welcome applicants who share our core values of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork, and we value respect in all our interactions. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
To apply, submit your application as soon as possible. The position may close earlier than the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received.
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